Supporting Talent with Aligned Resources for STEM Students (STARS)
STARS is a collaborative project among four partner institutions - Salish Kootenai College, the University of Montana, Montana Technological University, and Blackfeet Community College. It is a scholarship program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and is based on the premise that building a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) workforce that can successfully solve complex problems must include all segments of our population. STARS focuses on three goals: (1) supporting STARS scholars with a suite of services; (2) promoting institutional change through professional development and evaluation of organizational collaboration; and (3) understanding the integrated STEM identity.
What does STARS offer:
- 5 - 8 new scholarships at each of the three partner institutions of up to $10,000 per
academic year for undergraduates or associate-level students in STEM fields (Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math). We are looking for STEM students with
demonstrable financial need and intellectual curiosity. Scholarships are renewable for
up to 4 years for those who achieve academic success. - Supportive services to ensure our STEM scholars are successful - mentoring, tutoring,
freshman seminar, math enrichment, professional development, networking, and
research experiences. - Professional development for Faculty, Staff, and Administrators.
Application Requirements (Access Application Here):
Personal statement. Please address the following (two-page, single space maximum)
- Why are you requesting this scholarship?
- What are your career goals?
- Why STEM?
- Discuss your ability to overcome challenges and leadership potential.
- Transcript - Unofficial academic transcripts from High School and/or college demonstrating
academic talent. - Two academic Letters of Recommendation.