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THE NEXT GENERATION EDUCATION
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ust about every career in the STEM field requires some form of university-level education. However, this doesn't mean that you have to spend every penny you own and then some to pursue your dream job. Whether it's through federal funding, nonprofit organizations or individual donations, there are tons of scholar- ship and grant opportunities for students wanting to pursue the world of STEM. Here are just a few of the scholarships that you can apply for:
The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Since World War II, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has been doing all they can to support the needs of women engineers across the country. One of the ways they do this is through the SWE Scholarship Program, which provides varying fund amounts to those identifying as women and studying in undergraduate or graduate programs in the STEM field. While the specific amount you can receive varies, the program gave away over $1,220,000 in scholarships in 2021 alone. All students, from incoming freshman to graduate students, may apply but freshman must fill out a separate application form. Amount: Varies Number of Scholarships Given: Varies Application Dates: Applications usually open in December for upperclassman and in March for freshman How to Learn More: scholarships.swe.org/applications/login. asp
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronauts Scholarships
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronauts (AIAA) is an organization dedicated to supporting the future generation of people interested in the aerospace field. One of the ways they do this is through their scholarship program, where undergraduates and graduates alike can fill out a single application and be eligible for consideration for up to three scholarships from their program. To apply, you must be at least a sophomore in college and a mem- ber of AIAA. Amount: $500-$10,000 Number of Scholarships Given: Varies Application Dates: Varies How to Learn More: aiaa.org/get-involved/students-educa- tors/undergraduate-scholarships-graduate-awards
USDA/1890 Scholars Program
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between USDA and the 1890 historically Black land-grant colleges and universities. The program provides full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books and room and board each year for up to four years for selected students pursuing a bachelors degree in agriculture, food science, natural resource science or a related academic discipline at one of 19 designated 1890s land- grant colleges and universities. The scholarship may be renewed each year, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance and normal progress toward the bachelors degree. Scholars accepted into the program will be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent appointment with USDA upon successful completion of their degree requirements by the end of the agreement period. Amount: Full Tuition Coverage Number of Scholarships Given: Varies Application Dates: Varies How to Learn More: usda.gov/youth/scholarships
Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART)
In a collaboration with American Society for Engineering Edu- cation and the Department of Defense, the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) program is for students wanting to go into engineering, biosciences, chemical engi- neering, civil engineering, chemistry and cognitive, neural and
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