Amount: $6,000.

About:
Administered by The University Network (TUN.com), the BestColleges STEM Pathways Scholarship supports students who, through their extracurricular activities and academic accomplishments, have raised awareness of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM fields. The company will award up to five scholarships in the amount of $6,000 each. The scholarship is open to students who have secured admission to or will be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university in the United States for the 2025-26 academic year. Applicants must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia, be at least 17 years of age, and be pursuing a STEM-related field. To apply, those interested must write an essay detailing how they have contributed or intend to contribute to raising awareness of STEM fields in underrepresented communities through their activities, leadership, and service. The essays must be original and not exceed 500 words.

 

Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Eligible Majors: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

Residency Requirement: No residency requirement

Minimum GPA: NO GPA requirement

Deadline: July 31, 2025

Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.