APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Early Action Admission Deadline: January 2, 2024
ii. Regular Decision Admission Deadline: March 1, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The James Madison University STEM Scholarships namely, Second Century Scholarship and Jones Scholarship, provide financial support to exemplary students (domestic and international) entering fields in the domain of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These highly competitive four-year scholarships are open to first-year students enrolling in a designated STEM major.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Second Century Scholarship & Jones Scholarship:
• GPA of 3.75 or higher (performance in science, technology and mathematics courses will receive additional consideration)
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to study in a STEM area
• Declaration of a major in a designated College of Science & Mathematics or College of Integrated Science & Engineering program ; these majors include:
- Biology
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Engineering
- Geographic Science
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Intelligence Analysis
- Integrated Science and Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics/Astronomy
- Statistics
Additional criteria for the Jones Scholarship:
• Virginia resident
• First-generation college student
• Have applied to the Honors College
Value of Scholarship:
The JMU STEM Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. The Second Century Scholarship is valued at 100% of in-state tuition and fees and continues for a maximum of four consecutive years, pending continued exemplary academic performance.
ii. The Jones Scholarship varies in amount (for one incoming freshman)
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Scholarship Application Guide:
1. Apply to JMU – Complete your freshman application before the designated deadlines because you must apply to be granted access to the electronic scholarship application. Early Action - 1 Nov, 2023 and Regular Decision – 15 Jan, 2024.
2. Submit the Second Century Scholarship application through the Madison Scholarship Hub.
This application will be used to determine eligibility for both awards.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the James Madison University STEM Scholarships Page.