University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Are you interested in pursuing an education in the Applied Sciences? The UW-Stout Applied Science Scholar STEM STARS Scholarship program will provide a scholarship of up to $10,000 per year for two years to incoming Applied Science Freshmen.

STEM Stars Scholarships

Recipients will be awarded a maximum of $10,000 each year or their FAFSA estimated financial need, whichever is less.

How to Apply:

1. Applications can be submitted starting March 12, 2013.  Please download and complete the STEM STARS application form (Mailing directions can be found on the form).

• Be sure to declare Applied Science as your major

• Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form
  

2. Highly ranked applicants will be interviewed by members of the review committee to determine interest and commitment in completing a B.S. degree in Applied Science.

3.  There is a rollilng deadline.
   

4. Notification of Scholarship Results: August 15, 2013
   

Eligibility

Scholarship students must meet the NSF S-STEM requirements for citizenship, major, academic potential, and need. Students must be citizens of the United States, nationals of the United States (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), aliens admitted as refugees under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.  

Students must furthermore demonstrate financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the US Department of Education rules for need-based Federal financial aid.  

They must also be enrolled full time (12 credits) in a degree program at the baccalaureate level in the Applied Science Program; enrollment must be full-time for each semester a student receives a scholarship.

Benefits

All Applied Science NSF S‐STEM Scholarship winners will participate in the Applied Science Scholar Community. As members, students will:

• Meet with their designated adviser on a bi‐monthly basis and attend the Applied Science Scholars monthly meetings

• Partner with one advanced Applied Science Scholar who will act as peer mentor and act as a peer mentor during second year in the program

• Participate in service learning projects that improve and enrich their lives as well as support their community

• Pursue involvement in undergraduate research and interact with industry and academic leaders

• Disseminate the results of their work at regional, national and international forums