Undergraduate Student Scholarships

​Thank you for your interest in applying for a G.E.M. Environmental Undergraduate Student Scholarship.

Award:
$500 cash award

Eligibility Criteria:

• Currently enrolled or graduated within the last two years from a community college, trade school, or university in the United States.
  
• Currently enrolled or previously enrolled in a S.T.E.M related program
• GPA above 2.5 and in “Good Standing” at current school
• Age 18 or older or have signed permission by a legal guardian
  

Application Requirements:

• Copy of academic transcripts from current institution
  
• Letter of recommendation strongly encouraged (Submitted directly to the Director of Scholarship (Scholarships@gemenvironmental.org) by the faculty member, teacher, professor, or academic advisor providing the recommendation)
  

Personal Statement:

• 1-3 pages in length
  
• Explain how you plan to pursue your academic goals and potential career in a S.T.E.M field.
• Explain how you will use your funds to cultivate your academic goals, research, plan for continuing your education, or potential career.
• Do not include your name, the names of any family members, or any other identifying information in your statement that can be used to give a committee member selection bias.

Complete Rules

Grading Rubric

Download The Scholarship Application

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​Apply Online

Please fill out the online application below. You will be asked to attach several documents at the end of the application, including transcripts and a personal essay. Note that race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation will not be considered in the application process and should be excluded from the statement. Scholarships are awarded purely on the applicant’s enrollment in STEM programs and his/her desire to contribute to their respective field.

What will you do with your funds?

Want to learn more? Check out our Scholarship Success Spotlight blog series to
read about how our recipients are using their funds