With robust experiential, research and internship opportunities, the STEM fields are among the most popular at Willamette. For low-income students who show passion and academic promise, the STEM Fellows Program provides financial support, additional peer and faculty mentorship, funded research opportunities, academic support, and more. The STEM Fellows Program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. This scholarship is only available for first-year applicants.
The application requires:
- A short written response to a prompt,
- Contact information for a science or math teacher who will be able to speak to your preparation and fit for the program; and,
- Submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and qualify as low income.
Scholarships are awarded up to $10,000 annually.
Recipients must pursue a major in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Exercise and Health Science, Mathematics, or Physics. Renewal requires annual submission of the FAFSA and continued qualification as low income.