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Top 157 STEM Scholarships in March 2023
The STEM fields–science, technology, engineering, and mathematics–are among the most popular majors for college students and prospective high school students. Whether you want to become a software engineer, a nurse, a researcher, or a data scientist, you will have many postgraduate job opportunities. This also means that there are a ton of STEM scholarships to support students!
Jump ahead to:
- Top STEM scholarships in 2022
- Scholarship tips for STEM majors
- Deciding on a STEM field
- Frequently asked questions about STEM scholarships
- Explore these other scholarship categories
If you are a STEM student in high school or a college or graduate school student looking to pay for your education, you should be applying for scholarships! Keep on reading to learn more!
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Scholarships360 Exclusive The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to… Sponsored Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students. Sponsored Easy scholarship from Niche open to high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Offered by Palantir Technologies The Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship – North America is funded by Palantir Technologies, an organization that makes products for human-driven analysis of real-world data. Every year, their Palantir Women… Offered by 4-H The 4-H Youth In Action Awards are funded by 4-H, a youth development organization that provides experiences where young people can get involved to improve their lives and the communities… Offered by American Galvanizers Association (AGA) Are you planning to pursue a career in architecture, civil engineering or any related field? If so, consider applying for the Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship!… Offered by Chinese American Medical Society The CAMS Scholarship Program is funded by the Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS), an organization that looks to “improve the health status of Chinese Americans and to promote excellence in… Offered by Perryman Family Foundation The Perryman Family Foundation College Scholarship is funded by the Perryman Family Foundation, an organization established by James T. and Rose M. Perryman to "provide for the education of the… Offered by The Gladys Carol Scholarship Program, Inc. Are you a current or incoming college student majoring in STEM? If so, consider applying for the Gladys Carol Scholarship! The scholarship is open to current and incoming full-time students… Offered by United Way of South Hampton Roads Are you an African American high school senior, current college student, or veteran who will be entering college for the first time this fall? Consider applying for the African American… Sponsored Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students. Offered by Heinlein Society Are you a current or soon-to-be undergraduate student majoring in engineering, math, or a biological or physical science? If so, you might want to consider applying for the Heinlein Society… Offered by International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons Are you a post-secondary student enrolled in any professional healthcare program? If so, consider applying for the Health Career Scholarships! The scholarship is open to students in their second or… Offered by NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education Do you plan to pursue a career in health-related, behavioral, or biomedical research? Further, do you come from a financially or otherwise disadvantaged background? If so, consider applying for the… Offered by Association of American Medical Colleges Are you passionate about equity in medical education and health care? If so, the Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! This $5,000 scholarship… Offered by Lime Connect The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship is funded by Lime Connect, an organization that “rebrands disability through achievement by attracting, preparing, and connecting these high potential… Offered by Careismatic Brands, Inc. The A Nurse I Am Scholarship is funded by Careismatic Brands, Inc., an organization dedicated to manufacturing high-quality products and supporting diverse and courageous people in their efforts to lead… Offered by The BHW Group Are you a woman pursuing a degree in a STEM field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the Women in STEM Academic Scholarship! This scholarship is open… Sponsored Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to high school students in the class of 2024, 2026, and 2026. Offered by Scholarships360.org Open to college and graduate students who are interested in business and technology. By applying, you'll subscribe to Chartr and receive the latest insights in business, tech and society.Top 154 STEM Scholarships in March 2023
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
$25,000 No Essay Scholarship
Palantir Women in Technology Scholarship – North America
4-H Youth In Action Awards
Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship
CAMS Scholarship Program
Perryman Family Foundation College Scholarship
Gladys Carol Scholarship
African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship
$25k “Be Bold” No-Essay Scholarship
Heinlein Society Scholarship
Health Career Scholarships
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
A Nurse I Am Scholarship
Women in STEM Academic Scholarship
$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship
Chartr Business & Technology No Essay Scholarship
Scholarship tips for STEM majors
- While some STEM scholarships are for students who have an interest in STEM others require that a student actually majors in a STEM field. This can be a big deal for students who are not 100% sure of their college major. You do not want to be in a situation where you may lose a scholarship because you want to change your major.
- If you are writing an essay for your scholarship, make sure that you are tailoring the essay to both the prompt and the organization awarding the scholarship. Try to read over their other materials to get a sense of the values and principles they hold, and emphasize these in your writing. For tips on writing scholarship essays, check out our guides on how to write a winning scholarship essay, how to write an essay about yourself, and how to navigate common scholarship prompts.
- Some individual colleges may offer specific scholarships to support prospective student majoring in STEM (such as this scholarship from Kenyon College). Check with the colleges on your list to see if such scholarships exist!
- Look for local scholarships! These often have a lower number of applicants, and so you’ll have a higher chance of winning.
- Check out our more specific STEM scholarship lists. These include biology majors, engineering majors, math majors, medical school scholarships, computer science, and more.
- Investigate professional and student organizations to find additional scholarships. Different subsections of STEM have nationwide and regional coalitions and organizations that offer networking opportunities, scholarships, internships, and more to their members. For example, the American Chemical Society Division of Chemical Education is a great resource for students studying chemistry. Professors at your school may be able to recommend some options for similar organizations, whether they are regional or national.
Deciding on a STEM field
STEM is a very wide categorization of fields of study – once you’ve made up your mind to become a STEM major, it’s a good idea to give some serious thought to which of the fields you’d like to study. Try talking to counselors at your school and professionals in each of the fields you’re considering. Better yet, try to find some internships to get some firsthand experience and see what it’s like as a day-to-day job. Our list of guides to college majors can also give you some insight into what is involved in each field.
STEM scholarship spotlight
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Every year, this scholarship awards $10,000 to 200 students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science. The application typically goes live in January and closes in March. Recipients can renew the program up to 3 times for up to $40,000 in scholarship funds.
Dell Scholars Program
Students who participate in a college readiness program in their last two years of high school, demonstrate financial need, qualify for the Pell Grant, and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited bachelor’s program can qualify for this scholarship, which offers $20,000 in scholarship funds, textbook credits, academic support, a free laptop, and free teletherapy throughout college.
