APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Early Action Admission Deadline: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
ii. Regular Decision Admission Deadline: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The new scholarship opportunity through the J(ste)MU program will fund 22 domestic freshman students pursing bachelor's degrees in programs in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biophysical chemistry, geology, physics, mathematics, and/or statistics.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the J(ste)MU Scholarship:
• must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or alien lawfully admitted as a refugee or for permanent residence
• must be low-income (i.e., Federal Pell Grant eligible)
• must major in a discipline offered through the College of Science and Mathematics
• must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater in high school or college level work (academically talented),
• must have completion of at least one mathematics course beyond Algebra II
Value of Scholarship:
Individual scholarships will be for up to $10,000 per year for four years.
As part of this scholarship program, J(ste)MU Scholars will also receive support including:
• One-week Summer Transition Program
• Annual Seminars with special topics
• Network of mentors (faculty and students)
• Scaffolded research opportunities
• STEM Career Exploration and Planning
• Enhanced academic and non-academic support services
Those who are awarded this scholarship are expected to:
• Continue financial eligibility in terms of low-income status and unmet need;
• Continue enrollment and remain on track to graduate in a major program of study in CSM;
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall and in the major;
• Satisfactory participation in J(ste)MU programs, including attending the summer transition week, enrollment in the one-hour seminar session each semester, participation in summer research experiences, and regular meetings with mentors.
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 J(ste)MU Scholarship application through the Madison Scholarship Hub.
3. Candidates will be selected based on the following;
- Strength of completed STEM-related coursework in the context of local availability;
- Content of additional submitted scholarship application materials, which include:
- Short essays responding to prompts that highlight student interest and commitment to STEM and to the J(ste)MU program and how they view the program as helping them
- Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher, guidance counselor, or employer with knowledge of the student’s work ethic and level of maturity
- Resume (2-page limit).
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the James Madison University STEM Scholarships Page