STEM fields are booming right now and often offer lucrative opportunities. Unfortunately, many STEM sectors are sorely lacking in diversity.
Only 9% of STEM workers are Black, and there is a persistent wage gap in STEM, too. The median income for white STEM workers is $70,000 while the median income for Black STEM workers is only $59,000.
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Julia Elizabeth by supporting underrepresented minority students who are planning to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field.
Any African American high school student planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in STEM may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why diversity in STEM is so important to you.
Why is it important to have diverse representation in STEM careers?