SMART-STEM Scholarship Program

The 91吃瓜网 SMART-STEM Scholars program seeks to support academically talented students with unmet financial needs to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in聽Biology,听Chemistry听辞谤听Physics聽at Rockhurst.

The RU SMART-STEM Program focuses on Scholarships and Mentoring to Accelerate Retention and Training (SMART). SMART-STEM Scholars will be awarded scholarships up to $15,000 per year. Qualified first-time college students and transfer students who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply for this program after first applying to 91吃瓜网.听

For more information about the SMART-STEM scholarship program, please contact聽smart.stem@rockhurst.edu.

Program Student Support Services

SMART-STEM scholarship program support services聽include, but are not limited to:

Faculty and peer mentorship programs centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and mental health
Networking opportunities with Rockhurst鈥檚 alumni and STEM career contacts
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Team-building activities within a cohort-based learning model

SMART-STEM Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid () to establish financial eligibility聽(Rockhurst鈥檚 FAFSA Code is 002499).
Awardees must be a U.S. citizen, national, or have proof of permanent residency.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in a degree track offered below:
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- Chemistry:
- Physics: ,

SMART-STEM Application Requirements

High school transcript and/or college transcript聽
Essay indicating your strong demonstration of STEM preparedness and/or interest and your future STEM career interests.
- Examples could include STEM-related extracurricular activities and/or job experiences.
- Applicants with limited activities or experiences may discuss their interests in pursuing STEM-related activities and/or careers.
Optional: ACT and SAT scores, if completed

Note: Preference is given to students who wish to pursue non-medicine STEM careers.

Application Process
December	SMART-STEM Scholars application will be available on this website. Potential applicants are encouraged to check back to find more details on the application process.
December	becomes available. Applicants should complete their FAFSA (Rockhurst鈥檚 FAFSA Code is 002499) as soon as possible to determine financial eligibility for the program.
February	PRIORITY DEADLINE. Completed applications will be reviewed by SMART-STEM faculty mentors.
April	Scholarship offers will be made and continue on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.
May	Scholarship awardees must be admitted to 91吃瓜网 and pay their deposit by May 1.

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