The LTF is collecting donations for our annual scholarship fund. The scholarship program is designed to inspire students to focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
In the U.S., there are not enough young professionals entering into STEM-related fields. Our chapter believes in encouraging students to pursue STEM careers at a young age, because these disciplines are critical to our national security and economic strength.
The STEM Scholarship is designed to encourage and develop future international professionals seeking careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Awards
The STEM Scholarship program will award up to $500-$1,000 to a campus degree, whether it’s towards a four-year college, technical trade school or a junior college. This scholarship fund is limited and will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements according to the award determination process outlined below.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible for consideration, those applying for a STEM Scholarship must:
Be a US high school citizen who wants to major in a STEM related career. Complete and submit the STEM Scholarship application, along with an original 250-word essay, “Why I should pursue a STEM Career.”
Provisions
Applicants must be a high school senior and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. The higher the grade point average the higher the award will be given.
Applicants must have applied to an accredited university or college for a start date of April 4, 2016 or later.
Applicants must have applied for one of the following immersive STEM campus degree programs: Computer Science, Computer Management Information Systems, Software Programming, Cyber Security, Network Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Development, Simulation and Visualization, Software Development, or Web Design and Development.
Funds from the STEM Scholarship may only be used toward the tuition, books and fees or any other school related expense of any trade school, two year or four-year institution of the student’s choice.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE LIMITED AND WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL DEPLETED