STEM Scholarship for High School Students
Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship
About the Dellums SMART Scholarship
The Department of Defense (DoD) is the largest employer of STEM professionals in the federal government, with nearly 300,000 civilian scientists and engineers. The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students funded by the DoD.
In 2023, the SMART Program expanded the scholarship program eligibility by introducing the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship (Dellums SMART Scholarship). To honor the lifetime work of Representative Dellums, Congress established the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship, with the goal to increase participation of underrepresented students in the DoD STEM workforce. This opportunity expands the SMART scholarship opportunity to rising college freshmen who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the 24 SMART STEM disciplines. High school seniors are eligible to apply for the Dellums SMART Scholarship.
Students seeking to attend a Historically Black College and University, Minority Institution, or Minority Serving Institution are particularly encouraged to apply. The Dellums SMART Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.
The application is open annually from August 1 to December 1.
What are Benefits of the Dellums SMART Scholarship?
- Full Tuition
- $30,000 Annual Stipend
- Summer Internships
- Experienced Mentor
- Book and Health Allowance
- Civilian Department of Defense Employment
NNSA Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH) Scholarships
- Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
- Degree: Currently pursuing a High School Diploma/GED, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree.
- Discipline(s):
- Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
- Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
- Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
- Earth and Geosciences (21 )
- Engineering (27 )
- Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
- Life Health and Medical Sciences (51 )
- Mathematics and Statistics (11 )
- Physics (16 )
- Science & Engineering-related (2 )
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (29 )
- Age: Must be 18 years old by 9/1/2024
Airborne Public Safety Association Scholarships
CLINT HUNTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by Ryan & Christie Miller
One (1) scholarship for $2,500 to recipient
This scholarship is available to high school seniors, full-time college/university or accredited trade school students.
SHERRY HADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA)
One (1) scholarship for $3,500 to recipient
This scholarship is available to high school seniors, full-time college/university or accredited trade school students.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Scholarships
AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship
$10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior pursuing engineering at a US college
Currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace STEM Major in one of the following majors:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
Minimum high school GPA of 2.50/4.00
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must Demonstrate Financial Need
Should demonstrate an interest in a career in the aerospace defense sector
AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
Four (4) $10,000 scholarships available to high school seniors enrolled in a engineering field of study at US college.
Scholarship also includes:
- Complimentary airfare and hotel to attend the 2024 AIAA Awards Gala
- A mentor from AIAA’s professional members to help guide the student to achieve a career in aerospace.
Eligibility Requirements
Current high school senior intending to pursue an aerospace or related major at a college or university (must provide proof of enrollment to receive the scholarship funds)
Minimum high school GPA of 3.5
Demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities
Must have an AIAA High School Membership – It’s Free!
AIAA and Club for the Future’s Resilient Student Scholarship
One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a STEM program at a college, university, or 2-year technical institution. The winner will also receive a mentor from AIAA’s professional members to help guide the student to achieve a career in aerospace.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be attending a U.S. institution in the fall
Currently enrolled high school senior intending to pursue a STEM degree at a college, university, or technical institution.
Should demonstrate financial need