If you are a first-year student majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics, you may be eligible for the National Science Foundation (NSF) supported S-STEM Scholars Program, which provides scholarships of up to $5,000 per year for three years for students with demonstrated financial need.
The program also provides research support, academic support, and the opportunity to work across disciplines developing solutions for real-world, global problems. We strongly encourage students from demographic groups underrepresented in the sciences and mathematics to apply.
Consider applying if you are interested in any of the following careers, or other STEM careers.
| Analytical Chemist | Applied Mathematician | Astrophysicist | Biochemist |
| Biologist | Biophysicist | Cellular Biologist | Chemical Engineer |
| Chemist | Computer Programmer | Conservation Scientist | Data Scientist |
| Electrical Engineer | Environmental Health & Safety Engineer | Environmental Scientist | Food Scientist |
| Forensic Scientist | Geneticist | Geophysicist | Laboratory Scientist |
| Marine Biologist | Material Scientist | Mathematician | Mechanical Engineer |
| Medicinal Chemist | Nuclear Scientist | Physicist | Polymer Chemist |
| Quality Control Analyst | Research Scientist | Robotics Engineer | Science/Math Professor |
| Science/Math Teacher | Software Engineer | Statistician | Synthetic Chemist |
To apply for this program, you must:
- Apply online;
- Plan to enroll as a second-year student at St. John's for the following fall semester, majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics;
- Provide names and e-mail addresses for two recommenders from St. John's or high school faculty research mentors, with at least one of these recommenders being a St. John's professor in math or the sciences; and
- Be interested in pursuing a career in science, engineering, or mathematics.
An interview is also required for consideration in the program.
For more information or to apply, please contact Alison G. Hyslop, Ph.D., at [email protected] or 718-990-5218.