Montgomery County Community College

STEM Scholar Program

We are no longer taking applications for the scholarship. The current program ends May 2012.

Montgomery County Community College offers scholarship opportunities for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The STEM Scholars Program provides tuition, books and fees to academically talented, financially eligible students studying one of the STEM disciplines.

STEM scholars are assigned a faculty mentor and are integrated into collaborative learning communities that reflect their specific areas of study and other interdisciplinary majors. Scholarship are awarded for fall and spring semesters only. The program is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Requirements for Scholarship Consideration

1. U.S. citizenship (or national or alien status).
2. High academic achievement with an earned minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school or a 3.0 GPA in college or have received an equivalent score on the Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3. Indication of intent to pursue a STEM career.
4. Demonstrated financial need (scholar applicant completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov in order for the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility).
5. Written prompt response.
6. Full-time student status.
7. Enrolled in declared program courses.

Qualifying Majors

Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Electronic Game and Simulation Design
Engineering Science
Engineering Technology
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
   - Astronomy
   - Chemistry
   - Geology
   - Physics

For more information contact Robin Zuhlke at 215-619-7440 or email rzuhlke@mc3.edu.