STEM Scholarship Program at Norwich University

S-STEM Program Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Why STEM ?

Are you interested in a college degree that could lead to unlimited career options in fast-growing fields? If you love math or science and want to make a real impact in the world, consider a STEM program.

College graduates with in-demand STEM skills have exciting opportunities to make a difference in challenging careers such as veterinary medicine, pharmacy, cancer drug development, teaching and Alzheimer’s research. Turn your expertise into a future full of possibilities in the military or civilian workforce.

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Why STEM at NU? NU offers bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and other STEM areas. Our students graduate well-prepared to stand out in their career or excel in graduate school.

NU STEM Students Have an Edge • You will gain hands-on experience with research, technologies and innovations that will help people and change the world — and give you a competitive advantage after graduation.

• Many students present their research at regional and national professional conferences.

• You’ll get one-on-one attention from faculty and leaders who work in your field.

• Join an alumni network more than 26,000 strong and receive valuable connection and career-boosting opportunities.

“Presenting my research in front of my peers and professors was the most fun I have ever had during a public speaking engagement. That senior seminar turned into a Research Apprenticeship, and now I am fortunate enough to be getting paid to continue working on this project.”

— Molly R. Alfond ’20

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“With lots of guidance and help from my mentor and the Undergraduate Research Committee, by the fall of my Junior year, I procured a grant for my work in developing a target delivery treatment for Parkinson’s disease.”

— Shawnae T. Evans ’21

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The Norwich S-STEM Scholarship Program To help meet the national demand for qualified STEM professionals, NU offers scholarships, funded by a National Science Foundation grant, to eligible students in these programs: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience and physics. The scholarships are for students who meet certain academic requirements and have documented financial need.

NU’s scholarships, used for tuition and fees, are offered in addition to other financial aid.

Here’s more you should know: • The program will award four-year scholarships of up to $10,000 each year to students pursuing bachelor’s degrees. Scholarships will start at about $4,500 and increase each year.

• Our campus support systems will keep you on track to graduate in four years, ready to succeed in your career.

• You’ll be mentored by faculty, and peers will offer academic coaching if needed.

• You will have opportunities to pursue cutting-edge research that will help you make your mark in the workplace or in graduate school.

Interested in an NU S-STEM Scholarship?

Be sure to visit our beautiful, friendly campus. Sit in on a STEM class, talk with faculty, and meet students. To schedule a campus tour, visit Norwich.edu/stem

Admissions Requirements for the Scholarship Program To be eligible for the program, students must: • Be a U.S. citizen, national of the U.S., alien admitted as a refugee, or an alien lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence.

• Be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience or physics. (Some pre-health tracks are not eligible.)

• Demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible, based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

• Have unmet financial need as determined by NU’s Office of Financial Aid.

Academic Merit Requirements • High school or first-semester college performance of at least a 2.75 GPA. • Resumé showing participation in STEM activities (AP course, science fair, etc.).

• Two confidential letters of recommendation from math or science teachers.

• A statement to show your interest in STEM. The NU S-STEM Council may interview scholarship finalists in person or remotely. Scholars accepted into the program will be informed of their scholarship award before the NU admissions deadline.

Ongoing NU S-STEM Requirements To stay in the program, scholars must: • Be enrolled full-time in an NU S-STEM bachelor’s program.

• Continue to demonstrate financial need by being Pell Grant-eligible and have unmet financial need as determined by NU. • Have earned the appropriate number of credit hours.

Scholars also must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 at the end of their first year, 2.85 at the end of their sophomore year and 3.0 at the end of their senior year. NU S-STEM Scholars will stay on track to graduate within four years by being within six credits of the required minimum earned credit hours for their class year.

To apply to the S-STEM Program, visit Norwich.host/StemScholar

Are You Excited About Research?

If you are, you’ll fit in well at NU, where STEM students are involved with research that makes an impact in many fields. Here, you’ll have opportunities to work on projects you’re passionate about with faculty and other experts.

The hands-on experiences you’ll have will help you build the skills and gain the real-world knowledge that employers want — and that gives you an advantage as you start your career. At NU, you can explore diverse research possibilities.

Here are some recent projects our students have pursued: • Neuroscience major Angelina Coronado ’20 researched how the brain processes language.

• Mathematics major Molly Alfond ’20 and physics major Tom Wagner ’19 ran computer simulations related to Alzheimer’s disease.

• Chemistry and environmental science major Mallory Dutil ’20 worked on a project about cancer drugs.

“The thought that this work may potentially help people one day is amazing to me.” — Mallory Dutil ’20

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Who Can I Contact About the NU S-STEM Program?

NU S-STEM Director Darlene Olsen Professor of Mathematics (802) 485-2875 | dolsen1@norwich.edu Megan Doczi Associate Professor of Biology (802) 485-2815 | mdoczi@norwich.edu Ethan Guth Associate Professor of Chemistry (802) 485-2475 | eguth@norwich.edu Tabetha Hole Assistant Professor of Physics (802) 485-2655 | thole@norwich.edu Christine Latulippe Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics Associate Professor of Mathematics (802) 485-2330 | clatulip@norwich.edu Michael McGinnis Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics Professor of Chemistry (802) 485-3338 | mmcginni@norwich.edu Mina Peshavaria Director of Sponsored Research (802) 485-2981 | mpeshava@norwich.edu Norwich.host/StemScholar

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