S-STEM Scholarship

The S-STEM Student Success Scholarship Program aims to support full-time and part-time students with financial need who are pursuing careers in engineering, math, chemistry, physics, computer & information science, computer & information technology, or computer science. This scholarship includes monetary awards to help pay for college related expenses, the support of a STEM Student Success Coach, access to paid internship opportunities, and mentoring. Award amounts are dependent on the level of student financial need, up to $8,000 per year. Details can be seen at www.cod.edu/s-stem.

To be eligible for the STEM Student Success Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Have financial need, shown by having the FAFSA completed for the 2026-2027 school year
• Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, or Admitted Refugee
• Enroll at least half-time in a degree program or transfer curriculum in a STEM field (eligible majors include chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, computer & information science, and computer & information technology)
• Show academic talent through transcripts and a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

The S-STEM Scholarship committee will review academic records and FAFSA data when reviewing applications. Please be sure to have your 2026-2027 FAFSA on file at College of DuPage prior to the scholarship application deadline, as well as upload academic records with your application.

• Unfortunately, Health Science majors are not eligible for the STEM Scholarship.

The STEM Scholarship may be renewed for additional years, contingent upon continued student eligibility.