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    C3 STEM Scholarship Application

    About the C3 STEM Program
    C3STEM is a partnership between Mount St. Mary’s University, Frederick Community College, and Montgomery College to support community college transfer students at Mount St. Mary’s University as they prepare for a future career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). C3STEM provides scholarship funds of $10,000 per year and a comprehensive pre- and post-transfer support system designed to improve student retention and promote placement in a STEM career or graduate education. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM (Scholarships in STEM) program, which seeks to broaden the participation and success of underrepresented students in STEM by increasing the number of academically talented students with demonstrated financial need who earn degrees in STEM fields.
    Application Requirements

    The program is designed for students transferring from an area community college who want to complete a B.S. degree at MSMU in preparation for a STEM career. STEM, as defined by the National Science Foundation, does not include careers in the health professions.

    Applicants for C3STEM must meet the following minimum requirements:

    • Be an admitted transfer student
    • Have completed 60 community college credits by fall of 2024
    • Demonstrate financial need
    • Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or an alien admitted as a refugee
    • Have a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in their STEM community college classes and overall
    • Intend to major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, environmental science, or mathematics
    C3 STEM Scholarship Application
    Birthdate
    Birthdate
    Writing Sample

    Please upload a writing sample from a graded assignment from a community college course (e.g., a lab report, research paper, essay, etc.). The writing sample should be at least 2 pages in essay form. A STEM-related sample is preferred but not required. Include the assignment instructions with your submission.  Word or PDF format required.

    Letter of Recommendation

    Please provide the names and email address of a community college professor familiar with your ability to succeed in STEM who has agreed to submit a recommendation form on your behalf. The Admissions Office will provide your recommender with the link to submit a recommendation form.

    Certification Statement and Consent Form
    If I am accepted into the C3STEM Scholars Program, I understand that in order to maintain eligibility in the program, I must
    • Participate in program activities
    • Major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, environmental science, or mathematics
    • Meet minimum cumulative GPA requirements
    My signature below indicates that all the information contained within my scholarship application is complete, factually correct, and honestly represented. I understand that any misrepresentation of information included as part of my application could nullify my scholarship.
    I waive my right to review or access letters and statements of recommendation written on my behalf.
    I waive my right to review or access letters and statements of recommendation written on my behalf.
    I give the C3STEM Scholarship Selection Committee permission to review my scholarship application materials and my MSMU transfer application for the purpose of evaluating my application to determine acceptance into the C3STEM Scholars Program.
    I give the C3STEM Scholarship Selection Committee permission to review my scholarship application materials and my MSMU transfer application for the purpose of evaluating my application to determine acceptance into the C3STEM Scholars Program.
    MSMU intends to use the information you provide in this application to evaluate the C3STEM Scholars program and share successes and lessons learned through publications and presentations. When used in this way, information about students, including student identities, will remain confidential and will be protected to the maximum extent possible. Consenting to allow your application information to be used for program evaluation, publication, and presentation purposes is completely voluntary. If you do not consent, you will not be penalized or be denied financial support for which you otherwise qualify.
    MSMU intends to use the information you provide in this application to evaluate the C3STEM Scholars program and share successes and lessons learned through publications and presentations. When used in this way, information about students, including student identities, will remain confidential and will be protected to the maximum extent possible. Consenting to allow your application information to be used for program evaluation, publication, and presentation purposes is completely voluntary. If you do not consent, you will not be penalized or be denied financial support for which you otherwise qualify.