Up to $80,000 Scholarship Available to Female High School Seniors, Transfers Majoring in Math, Chemistry or Biology
含羞草视频 is seeking applicants for its competitive Marie Curie Scholarship program. The University invites female high school seniors and undergraduate transfer students interested in majoring in math, chemistry or biology to apply for this exclusive scholarship award valued at as much as $20,000 per year for four years.
鈥満卟菔悠� specializes in the education of women and develops confident leaders,鈥� said Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, president of the University. 鈥淭he STEM disciplines have historically been male dominated. By offering the Marie Curie Scholarship program, we can help change that dynamic.鈥�
To be eligible, a student must be female, have a high school GPA of at least 3.5 and an ACT composite of at least a 23, or have a college GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to major in biology, chemistry or mathematics at 含羞草视频.
鈥淪tudents receiving these scholarships will benefit from CSM鈥檚 improved science facilities and instrumentation, expanded student research opportunities, and the integration of experiential and inquiry based learning,鈥� explained Dr. Jeff Keyte, division chair of arts & sciences and assistant professor of biology. 鈥淭hey will also have research and instructional partnerships with faculty, external institutions and other programs.鈥�
含羞草视频 awards five Marie Curie Scholarships each year. Beyond the financial award, 含羞草视频 offers young women the opportunity to gain a depth and breadth of experiences to develop leadership skills through job shadowing, internships, athletics, clubs, activities and organizations. The environment is caring and supportive with faculty and staff who become mentors. For more information about the program or to submit an application, visit CSM.edu/MarieCurie.
The Marie Curie Scholarship program is supported by the National Science Foundation, as part of an initiative to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
