National Science Foundation (NSF) STEM Scholarship

National Science Foundation Scholars provides awards to students who plan to major in engineering, electrical engineering technology or computer science and intend to transfer into a bachelors degree program within one of these fields. Funded by a prestigious National Science Foundation grant, the program admits up to 30 students each year. Students admitted to NSF Scholars program who are eligible for federal financial aid can receive scholarships of up to $8000. Students may be eligible for other financial aid as well. Contact Jan Edwards: (847) 543-2918 or jedwards1@clcillinois.edu or visit www.clcillinois.edu/nsf for more information.

Award
Up to $8,000 based on level of need
Deadline
01/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you been an NSF S-STEM scholar for a minimum of one semester?
  2. Tell us why you chose your major and what will motivate you to complete your degree. Also include how you will use your Bachelor’s degree within the first year after you graduate from college. This essay should be between 400 and 500 words. NSF S-STEM Scholarship at CLC
  3. If awarded this scholarship, is your intent to be a full-time student while at CLC (12 or more credit hours per semester)?
  4. Do you intend to transfer to a 4-year college/university to complete a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science?
  5. What college/university are you attending to complete your bachelor's degree?
  6. What is the highest level of math you are eligible for?
  7. Do you have a: (select all that apply)
  8. Have you completed or are you willing to enroll in EGR 120 (Introduction to Engineering) Tuesday afternoons in an upcoming semester?
  9. Are you willing to attend 2 hours of weekly study sessions (offered between 2-5 p.m. on Tue and Thu)?
  10. Are you currently employed?
  11. How many hours do you work per week?
  12. Do you have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0?
  13. List any institutions of higher learning that you attended after completing high school.
    • Credit Hours Earned:
    • Dates of Attendance:
    • Degree or Certificate Earned:
    • Name of Institution:
  14. Describe any club or extracurricular activities you were involved in during your time at CLC.
  15. Describe any work or internships you engaged in during your time at CLC. Include how many hours you worked in a typical week.
  16. You can upload up to two letters of recommendation in addition to the one that you submitted through the general application.
  17. The college may use my image, likeness, biographical information or statements for purposes of advertising and/or publicity in connection with NSF scholarships and may publish, edit, reproduce, distribute, display and otherwise use my image, likeness, biographical information or statements in any and all media, now known or hereinafter invented without territorial or time limitations and without compensation. The college is allowed to modify or amend my quotes for publication, in conjunction with being chosen as a scholarship recipient. (Yes / No)
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