Marie Curie Scholars Program

Pursue Your Passion听in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics

With the support of the National Science Foundation, 含羞草视频 offers a unique and competitive program for academically talented students who excel in STEM. Our Marie Curie Scholarship听provides significant financial support and resources for young women听who want to major in Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

You could receive up to $20,000 toward your 含羞草视频 education each year while you live on campus听and continue to听meet program requirements. That is up to $80,000 for a four-year degree! Marie Curie Scholars receive academic support from tutors, gain research opportunities, enjoy a community of bright, science and math-minded women,听and participate in seminars and student clubs.

Benefits of this program:听

  • $20,000 scholarship each听year toward your undergraduate degree
  • Welcome you into a STEM student community
  • Help you develop friendships even before classes begin
  • Explore听Science and Math careers
  • Network with industry partners
  • Paid travel to attend conferences
  • Build professional skills
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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Accepted into 含羞草视频
  • Student must declare a STEM major in Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics
  • Student must be living on campus
  • Complete the Marie Curie application with your admission counselor
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
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Suggested Guidelines:

  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Open to learning about in-demand STEM careers
  • Demonstrate interest in STEM through completion of advanced courses, STEM clubs, STEM camps, etc.

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Application Process

Before starting your , we recommend having your final essay听completed and ready to upload within the application.听Also, please file the听Free Application for听听at fafsa.gov. 含羞草视频's federal school code is 002540.

1. by听January 16, 2026

Enter the same Username and Password that you used to apply to 含羞草视频. Can't remember your log-in or have questions/issues with logging in? Email听Salesforce [at] csm.edu听or call/text 402-399-2355.

2. Submit Essay (within application)

We want to learn about what inspired your interest in STEM, your future goals, and the ways you learn best.

  • Please tell us about the academic or personal experiences over the last four years that inspired your interest in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
  • What are your career goals after graduation from college?
  • What makes you excited听about this field?
  • What moments, classes, people, or activities helped shape your goals for college and your future career or graduate school plans?
  • What strategies, environments, or experiences best support your learning and personal growth?
  • Additionally, explain how living and learning on campus, surrounded by peers who share your academic and personal interests, could enhance your classroom experience, research opportunities, and participation in campus life.
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Format: Times New Roman Font, Size 12, Double Spaced and minimum of 500 words.

3. Personal Interview

Once we have received听all documents, you will be required to participate in a virtual interview by CSM's Director of the听Marie听Curie听Scholars Program. When your application is complete, 听someone from admissions will schedule the required interview for selected applicants.听

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Seven Marie Curie Scholarships are offered each year. Please note that students accepted to the pre-OTD, pre-physician assistant, and听physician assistant studies programs are not eligible for this award.