Applications for the S-STEM Scholarship will reopen in January 2025. Please check back then to apply!
S-STEM Applicant Eligibility
S-STEM Scholarship Update
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Are you an incoming full-time first-year student at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ? If you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM major, you may qualify for our scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria:
- First-year student enrolled full-time in one of the five STEM majors (biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, or mathematics)
- Pell-eligible as determined by FAFSA
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Completion of the S-STEM scholarship application
Application Requirements
After prospective students have been accepted to WSU and submitted the , eligible low-income students who meet the minimum criteria will receive an invitation letter to apply for the S-STEM scholarship.
The scholarship application must include the following items:
Reflection Essay
Applicants will be prompted to elaborate on questions about their potential for academic success, resilience, and academic curiosity.
Questionnaire
Questionnaire about prior experiences outside the classroom such as volunteering, employment, hobbies, training or family responsibilities.
Recommendation letters
Up to two recommendation letters from people who know you well - in or out of the classroom such as school teachers, employers, supervisors, coaches, or co-workers.