What is S-STEM?

The S-STEM Program is a scholarship grant funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), designed for first-generation students and/or students demonstrating financial need. UConn's S-STEM grant is set up to primarily support students in the computing and data science majors in both the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

To apply, students should:


Benefits of Participating in the S-STEM Program

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Scholarships

The S-STEM is a last-dollar scholarship, meaning that it is awarded after all other financial aid is considered. Students are eligible for a maximum of $15,000/year for the duration of their undergraduate degree as long as they remain in an eligible major and in good academic standing.

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Student Success Course

In their first year, S-STEM Scholars will have the opportunity to participate in a First-Year Experience (FYE) course that helps get them situated at the University and provides them skills and resources to support their growth as a student.

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Mentoring

S-STEM Scholars take part in a structured mentoring program. After completing the Student Success Course, scholars will be matched with both a faculty and a peer mentor.

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Programming

A variety of curricular and co-curricular programming is available to S-STEM Scholars, including guest speakers, career development workshops, planning for graduate school, research experiences, and internships.