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S-STEM Applicant Eligibility

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S-STEM Scholarship Update

Applications for the S-STEM Scholarship will reopen in January 2025. Please check back then to apply!

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Are you an incoming full-time first-year student at Westfield State University? If you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a STEM major, you may qualify for our scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

Application Requirements

After prospective students have been accepted to WSU and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 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.

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Contact Us

Mao-lun Weng, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biology Department, S-STEM Program Principal Investigator