Due Mar 13, 2027

Central New York STEM Scholarship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Location
New York
Major
Biology Life Sciences
Education level
High school
Status
US citizen
Grades
Percentage Average 85+

About this scholarship

High school seniors who are residents of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Seneca, or Tompkins counties and plan to pursue a STEM-related college degree may apply. Preference is given to those attending a New York State institution. Applicants need a cumulative average of 85 or higher and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Company-sponsored award amounts vary and may include internship opportunities. Applicants can receive only one scholarship that includes an internship.

Apply through Partners for Education and Business with an activities list, honors, and a 500-word essay on your major and career goals. Selection also includes an interview.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Activities list.
  • Honors list.
  • 500-word essay explaining intended major and ultimate career goals.
  • Interview component as part of the selection process
  • Parent/guardian name and email
  • List of extracurricular activities with dates
  • List of honors/awards with dates
  • Intended major must be computer science, computer/software engineering, or electrical engineering
  • Selection includes an interview.
  • Applicants can receive only one scholarship that includes an internship.
  • Structured source material also states that the intended major must be computer science, computer/software engineering, or electrical engineering.