Fall 2025|26 Willamette University STEM Scholars Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 22nd of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
The STEM Fellows Program at Willamette targets undergraduate students (US citizens and residents) with financial need who have a passion, and show academic promise, for a career in the STEM field.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible;
i. Participants must pursue a major in one of the STEM fields at Willamette (Biology, Chemistry, Exercise and Health Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, Environmental Science, Public Health or Psychology) or pursue a Pre-Engineering degree with a major in one of the STEM fields. 
ii. Students must also qualify as low income (as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA) and 
iii. Applicants must have a strong academic record. 

Value of Scholarship: 
Students selected for the STEM Fellows Program, will receive up to $10,000 in annual scholarship, which can be stacked on top of any other financial aid you receive from Willamette.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
Apply for admission to Willamette University
Submit the STEM Scholarship application which will be available within the applicant portal after your application for admission is received, and it includes:
  • Reference Contact Information: Provide contact information (first and last name, email address) for a science or math teacher who the scholarship advisors can connect with to ask any follow-up questions inspired by your application.
  • A response of 250 words (maximum) to the following: Why and how do you think the additional support structure offered by the STEM Fellows Program will help you succeed in your STEM career?

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Willamette University Competitive Scholarship Page.