H. Thomas Pittman STEM Scholarship
Black boys in STEM face outsized hardship in pursuing their dreams, often encountering isolation, discrimination, or financial inaccessibility.
Black Americans are underrepresented in STEM, especially in fields such as engineering. The racial wealth gap and the effect it has on public school resources result in many students of color not receiving the early exposure to STEM that their peers may benefit from. With limited Black mentors to seek advice or help from, it can be difficult to begin one’s career, and students often have to make sacrifices and concessions to attain professional success.
This scholarship aims to uplift young Black men as they pursue higher education and forge their path in STEM.
Any Black male high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have an interest in pursuing a STEM field and if they have a profile photo.
To apply, tell us about three pivotal moments in your life that have inspired you to pursue a degree in STEM.
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The application deadline is Mar 29, 2027. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2027.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 30, 2027. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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