SSTEM
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM)
This S-STEM Scholarship program at Georgia State University will provide financial, academic, and professional development support to Juniors, and Seniors Majoring in Biology, Chemistry or Neuroscience. Scholarships of up to $5,000 per year will be based on financial need and academic potential. Students must meet eligibility requirements, including demonstrated financial need. Scholarships are renewable for a second year when retention criteria are met. Some students can receive additional stipends of $5000 for enrolling in a 5th year MS degree program.
The program will provide a comprehensive set of activities and opportunities for development of academic and research skills, with the goal of increasing student self-efficacy. Students will engage in cohort-building activities such as a separate orientation specifically for them and text-based communication within the cohort. They will also participate in faculty mentoring, career planning through creation of Individual Development Plans, enhanced research opportunities, seminar courses and workshops, and facilitation of industry connections.
If you have questions about the S-STEM scholarship program, please contact:
sstem@gsu.edu
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a full-time student
- Majoring in Biology, Chemistry or Neuroscience
- Approximately two years away from graduation with a BS degree
- GPA of 3.3 or above
- Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
- Individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM (including those who identify as African American/African-descent/Black, Hispanic/Latino/Latina, Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian, or Native Alaskan, and/or first-generation students) are encouraged to apply
Retention Criteria
Requirements for continued participation in the program will include:
- Remain a biology, chemistry or Neuroscience major
- Full-time student status
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0
- Satisfactory academic progress toward chosen major
- Completion of required orientation course
- Participation in at least five professional development activities each semester, including two career awareness activities
How to Apply
New applications are being accepted until May 3rd 2021
Before you start the application form, please have the following for upload:
- A PDF copy of your unofficial transcript (downloaded from Gosolar – print or save as PDF)
- A personal statement that addresses the following:
a) Describe your educational path and career goals. Include a description of why have you chosen this particular path and what obstacles you have overcome in your pursuit of these goals
b) What are the specific needs that may be met by your participation in the S-STEM program?
If you want to view the application questions before using the Qualtrics link below please see here: S-STEM application questions 2021
Please click here to access the application form: S-STEM Scholarship Application 2021
Program Contacts
Dr. Suazette Mooring (Program Director)
Department of Chemistry
smooring@gsu.edu
Dr. Dabney Dixon
Department of Chemistry
ddixon@gsu.edu
Dr. Gigi Ray
Department of Chemistry
gbray@gsu.edu
Dr. Ming Luo
Department of Chemistry
mluo@gsu.edu
Dr. Joe Normandin
Neuroscience Institute
jnormandin1@gsu.edu
Dr. Rebekah Chapman
Department of Biology
rchapman@gsu.edu
Dr. Paulos Yohannes
Perimeter College
pyohannes@gsu.edu
Contact Us
Department of Chemistry
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Associate Department Chair
Directors of Undergraduate Studies
Joan Mutanyatta-Comar
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Office / Delivery Address
Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
50 Decatur St. SE
262 Natural Science Center
Atlanta, GA 30303-2924
Phone: 404-413-5554
(Only for stockroom concerns)
Hours: Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.
USPS Mailing Address
Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965