Minority/BIPOC Students in STEM Scholarship
STEM is an ever-growing industry that is becoming increasingly important for the continued progress and environmental care of our world.
As understanding and protecting the environment is as important as ever, it is a worthy endeavor to support the next generation of STEM professionals to complete their degrees so they can enter the field and bring their unique perspectives to the table.
This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students as they prepare to pursue their college education.
Any BIPOC high school or undergraduate student in Oregon, Idaho, or Washington who is pursuing an engineering or science degree in the environmental sciences may apply for this scholarship. First-generation students, single parents, and those who have overcome adversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us what made you choose the degree you’re pursuing and what impact you hope to make on the field.
What made you pursue your specific degree? What impact do you hope to make on your career field?
Winners and Finalists
June 2024
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The application deadline is May 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2025.
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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 Jun 1, 2025. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.