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Program Overview
The S-STEM scholarship program provides financial support to Computer Science students with
high academic potential. In addition to the financial support, the program engages students in
co-curricular activities focused on cyber-security and professional development that
prepares participants for future careers. The program targets undergraduate Computer Science
students at the University of Texas at El Paso and California State University - Stanislaus. The
program also funds qualified students at El Paso Community College and Merced College who
intend to transfer to one of the two four-year institutions.
The S-STEM Consortium consists of the following four institutions:
 University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
 California State University – Stanislaus (CSU-S)
 El Paso Community College (EPCC)
 Merced College (MC)
Benefits:
Financial Support
The S-STEM program will fund students seeking a degree in Computer Science for a period of
up to four years. Funded students at UTEP and CSU-S will receive an annual stipend based on
their academic level as follows:
 Freshman: $7,500
 Sophomore: $7,500
 Junior: $9,000
 Senior: $10,000
Students at EPCC and MC will receive a stipend in the amount of $5,000 for one year before
transferring to the four-year institution where they will continue to receive financial support in
accordance with their level of study (sophomore, junior, or senior).
Professional Preparation
Funded students will be engaged in co-curricular activities that enhance their professional skills,
as well as competency in the cyber-security areas. Students will be involved in professional
workshops, competitions, and research. Selected students will be provided travel funds to
attend professional workshops, conferences, and competitions.
Program Eligibility
The eligibility requirements for the S-STEM scholarship are as follows:
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U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency
Verified financial need through the corresponding institution’s financial aid office as
defined by the Department of Education rules for need-based Free Application for
Federal Student Aid [FAFSA].
Incoming freshmen students are expected to show strong academic promise (i.e., High
GPA, strong recommendations, or high standardized tests scores)
Students enrolled at a feeder community college (EPCC or MC) will also submit their degree
plan and course approval form to the S-STEM program lead at the four-year institution (UTEP or
CSU-S) each semester before scholarship funds are released for that semester.
Continuation Eligibility
Each selected student will work with an S-STEM advisor to develop a degree plan through
graduation with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS). The purpose of the degree
plan is to ensure that funded students earn a BSCS degree within the four-year funding limit.
The S-STEM program will provide funds for students on a semester basis. Funded students will
be evaluated at the end of each semester to ensure that they continue to meet program
requirements. To maintain eligibility, the following criteria will be verified annually:
 Financial aid eligibility through the corresponding institution’s financial aid office as
defined by the Department of Education rules for need-based Free Application for
Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]
 Competitive cumulative and program GPA
 Satisfactory progress toward a BSCS degree
The S-STEM program will provide activities to support the scholars’ success. Students who fail
to maintain the academic requirements of the BSCS program will be placed on a probation
period for one semester to allow them to regain eligibility. Students who succeed in regaining
eligibility after one semester will be provided with funds after the probation semester. Students
who fail to regain eligibility after one semester will not receive any further funding.
Application Material
Students interested in applying for the S-STEM scholarship must submit the following
documents:
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Completed S-STEM application form (pages 3-5 of this document)
Detailed résumé listing all education, employment history, and extracurricular activities
Personal Statement*
Transcript(s) from all colleges and high schools attended.
Names and contact information (including e-mail) of two references one of which must
be a teacher or instructor.
*The personal statement should address the following: a) personal strengths, interests, unique
characteristics, and relevant experiences, b) motivation for seeking a degree in Computer
Science, c) long-term goals, and d) the role of this scholarship in achieving career goals. The
statement should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced.
All application materials must be sent via email with subject line: S-STEM Scholarship to the
appropriate S-STEM contact as follows:
S-STEM
Institution
UTEP
CSU-S
EPCC
MC
Contact Information
Claudia Casas, UTEP Coordinator, [email protected]
Dr. Melanie Martin, CSU-S Coordinator, [email protected]
Dr. Christian Servin, EPCC Coordinator, [email protected]
Kathleen Kanemoto, S-STEM MC Coordinator, [email protected]
APPLICATION PERIOD IS 05/15/2017 TO 06/26/2017
Applicant Information
Legal Name:
D.O.B:
Last
First
M.I.
Address:
Street Address
Apartment/Unit#
City
State
Phone:
Zip Code
Email:
Are you a citizen of the U.S? Yes No
Are you a permanent resident? Yes No
Education Background (List most recent program first)
Institution:
Major:
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Degree:
GPA:
Institution:
Did you graduate from this institution? Yes
No
Major:
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GPA:
Did you graduate from this institution? Yes
No
Institution:
Major:
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Degree:
GPA:
Did you graduate from this institution? Yes
No
High School where you received your diploma:
From:
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GPA or Rank:
Other High School attended:
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References
Please list two professional references. At least one of your references must be a faculty member.
Full Name:
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Phone:
E-mail:
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Obligation Affirmation and Signature
S-STEM Scholarship recipients are expected to:
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Maintain a competitive cumulative and program GPA
Demonstrate satisfactory progress in their BSCS degree plan
Affirmation and Signature
I have read and understood the requirements of the S-STEM program as described in this
application. I also have read and understood the expectations of program.
I affirm that I plan to honor the S-STEM Program requirements and expectations. I affirm
that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Signature:
Date:
Please read the statement below and sign where indicated:
The information I have submitted in this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that the evaluation of my application might require access to student academic and financial
information. The S-STEM program is required to report individual student data to the National Science
Foundation including economic status, gender, ethnicity, GPA, and enrollment status. This information is also
used to study student transfer, retention, progression, and graduation. The student data are collected by the SSTEM program at each of the four affiliated S-STEM consortium institutions.
I authorize release and use of personal information, as described above, to the S-STEM program. I understand
that this information is to be used solely for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the S-STEM program
and that individual student data will not be released to parties other than those directly involved with the
program.
☐ I authorize the S-STEM Program to use and distribute multimedia material with my image and my name
including photographs, videos, and any other marketing materials for purposes of promotion and reporting of
the S-STEM program.
☐ I authorize the S-STEM Program to distribute my work for the sole purpose of program dissemination
through printed materials and email or online circulation.
I have read and understand all of the statements above.
Printed Name of Applicant:
Date:
Signature of Applicant: