2024 STEM Scholars Application

Thank you for your interest in the STEM Scholars Program, a residential learning community for STEM-interested students centered in Northside Commons. We are glad that you want to contribute to the scientific community in meaningful ways while you embark on your college education! This program is exciting and unique, but there is no financial scholarship associated with this program. If you have any questions about this application, feel free to contact us at stemscholars@ycp.edu.

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Pronouns

Please list your pronouns:

Email

Application Information

Intended Major (or Undeclared)

Have you been accepted for admission to York College? You must be accepted to YCP by the deadline date of March 1 in order to be considered for STEM Scholars.

Yes!

I have applied, but haven't yet heard the decision

I intend to apply soon

Other

If Other, please explain:

Have you applied for other scholarship opportunities with York College? (Please select all that apply)

Eisenhart Community Scholars

Doris and Bernard Gordon Scholarship

Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows

Richard L. Mohatt Excellence in Music Scholarship

Presidential Research Fellowship Program

Short Essay Responses

Answer each of the following five questions briefly and honestly. Each answer should be around 200 words.

1. Explain why you are interested in pursuing a STEM degree. If you are not planning to major in a
STEM field, explain the nature of your interests in STEM.

2. What do you hope to gain by being in this community: working and living with other STEM-
minded students?

3. What do you think are the strengths of learning in a community like this? How do you see
yourself supporting these qualities?

4. What scientific problem would you most like to solve and why?

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