Top Scholarships to Fund your STEM Future

Opportunities for Students in STEM, Environmental Science, and More.

There are some fantastic scholarship opportunities available, each tailored to different fields, educational levels, and backgrounds. Here’s a quick look at some top options you won’t want to miss.

The “Anchor QEA Scholarship” supports graduate students in fields like environmental management, with awards ranging up to $10,000. It’s a solid opportunity for those passionate about environmental science, technology, and related fields.

For undergraduates in their junior year majoring in STEM or business, the “NextEra Energy Scholarship Program” offers up to $10,000, spread across their junior and senior years. If you’re pursuing a degree that aligns with renewable energy, this might be a great fit.

Veterinary students can apply for the “Merck Animal Health Scholarship”, offering $10,000 to help cover expenses in their second or third year. It’s a valuable resource for those dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine.

The “ASHRAE Society Scholarship” provides support for students focused on the HVAC&R field within engineering and technology. Awards up to $10,000 can help fund tuition and other educational expenses for future engineers in this specialized area.

The “DoD SMART Scholarship” is an excellent choice for students in STEM disciplines who are interested in working with the Department of Defense. Alongside full scholarships, this program offers summer internships, hands-on research, and a post-graduation employment commitment.

Lastly, the “Ron Brown Scholarship” is designed for Black or African American high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service. With up to $40,000 in support, this scholarship can make a huge difference for high-achieving students entering college.

Each of these scholarships offers substantial financial support, and many deadlines are fast approaching. Be sure to review the details, gather your application materials, and submit your application on time!

Anchor QEA’s Scholarship

Deadline

Nov 20 2024

Amount

$10,000

Location

National

Description

Tuition support for graduate students in fields related to environmental management. Individual scholarship awards range in value from $1,000 to $10,000 and will be provided to the recipient’s institution of higher learning to be disbursed to the student for graduate school tuition and supplies. Anchor QEA is committing half of all scholarship funds to Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) students as a step toward dismantling the financial barriers that contribute to inequities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Application Criteria

US-based students, full-time graduate student or person accepted to a United States graduate school, pursuing a major related to Anchor QEA’s areas of expertise (engineering, environmental sciences, planning and restoration, technology and innovation, or a related technical field).

2024-2025 NextEra Energy Scholarship Program – 4 Year Institution Applicants

Deadline

Nov 25 2024

Amount

$10,000

Location

National

Graduate Level

Undergraduate

Description

The NextEra Energy Scholarship Program is a postsecondary scholarship to provide renewable, merit-based scholarships to Junior Year students who identify as diverse in ethnic background, who are full-time attendees at four-year colleges and universities and who are majoring in STEM, (excluding healthcare majors) and business disciplines; as well as those seeking technical degrees with a renewable energy focus. Awarded scholars will receive up to $5,000 in their Junior Year and up to $5,000 in their Senior Year.

Application Criteria

Required to Apply: A Current College Transcript, 2 Written Essays, A Complete UNCF Application Package, A financial aid award letter from your college or university, A copy of your 2024-2025 FAFSA Form.

Merck Animal Health Scholarship

Deadline

Nov 30 2024

Amount

$10,000

Location

National

Graduate Level

Undergraduate

Description

“This scholarship will not only advance my career as a small animal veterinarian but also allow me to sustain an educational project dedicated to the Spectrum of Care in veterinary medicine.” — Maryna Lytvynova Mullerman Merck Animal Health is proud to show its dedication to veterinary students by providing $10,000 scholarships to second-and third-year veterinary students attending accredited veterinary schools in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Application Criteria

2nd or 3rd-year veterinary student in good standing at an AVMA-accredited school in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. A demonstration of academic excellence Involvement in university-affiliated organizations including leadership responsibilities Leadership and participation in non-university activities Financial need.

ASHRAE Society Scholarship

Deadline

Dec 01 2024

Amount

$10,000

Location

National

Description

Through its scholarships, ASHRAE seeks to motivate students and prospective students worldwide to pursue an engineering or technology career in the HVAC&R field, part of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industry. The Society’s Scholarship Program also serves the public interest by aiding in the education of men and women to become qualified to practice as engineers in HVAC&R. Over the course of 30 years ASHRAE has awarded over $2.25 million to 400+ deserving students.

Application Criteria

Re-applications will be accepted from former scholarship applicants/recipients for some scholarships provided they meet current scholarship criteria. Students may only receive one Society scholarship in any given year. Scholarship amounts awarded shall not exceed the direct annual cost of attending the educational institution (i.e. tuition, books, supplies, room and board, etc.) through graduation. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% evidenced by an official transcript of grades or written statement from a school administrator. Three letters of recommendation, following the criteria below: From an instructor or faculty advisor. From a current or past employer. From a character reference. *In the case of schools with an ASHRAE student branch, a letter from the faculty advisor of that branch may be one of the three letters of recommendation. Visit ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/student-branches for a list of ASHRAE student branches. Potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession. Financial need. Excellence, Character, Leadership qualities. Service to the community & others, and/or extracurricular activities. This can include participation in the arts, music, athletics, volunteerism, environmental/humanitarian groups, or other service organizations.

DoD SMART Scholarship

Deadline

Dec 01 2024

Amount

$46,000

Location

National

Graduate Level

Undergraduate, Graduate

Description

The SMART Program, part of the Department of Defense (DoD) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) portfolio, provides STEM students with the tools needed to pursue higher education and begin a rewarding career with the DoD. With a full scholarship, students pursuing STEM degrees will be able to focus on complex research to further the DoD’s mission and create a lasting impact. Summer internships are performed at DoD facilities alongside scientists and engineers; these experiences prepare scholars for full-time employment and get them accustomed to working with the DoD. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee. The DoD civilian workforce is responsible for solving our Nation’s most complex challenges by developing the next generation of defense technologies. Click the flyer for more information about the DoD civilian employee benefits.

Application Criteria

a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application, 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2024 requesting at least 1 year of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date), able to complete at least one summer internship (multi-year scholars only) willing to accept post-graduation employment with the DoD, a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 24 STEM disciplines listed below, able to produce a fall 2023 college transcript from a regionally accredited US college or university, OR be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited US college or university.

Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Biosciences

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences

Computer Science and Engineering

Cybersecurity

Data Science and Analytics

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Geosciences

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Information

Sciences Materials

Science and Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Nuclear Engineering

Oceanography

Operations Research

Physics

Software Engineering

Ron Brown Scholarship

Deadline

Dec 01 2024

Amount

$40,000

Location

National

Graduate Level

Undergraduate

Description

Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application.

Application Criteria

Scholarship Program Eligibility Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements: Must be Black/African American. Must excel academically. Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential. Must participate in community service activities. Demonstrate financial need. Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.