The scholarship application will be available for download at the end of December. We encourage students to review the application early and start preparing their materials so they’re ready to submit by the March 31 deadline.

Unfortunately, no. All application materials must be submitted together by the deadline, including your application, transcript, and letters of recommendation. This helps ensure your application is reviewed fairly and completely.

All materials must be submitted together as one complete package. Many students in this situation ask their school to submit the full scholarship packet on their behalf, which has worked well in past years.

No—an unofficial transcript is perfectly fine.

Yes, you’re welcome to include additional materials. Please note that these are optional and do not replace the required items—your application form, transcript, and letters of recommendation are still needed for your application to be complete.

Once an application is submitted, it cannot be edited or changed. However, if you realize something needs to be corrected, you are welcome to submit a new, complete application packet as long as it is received before the deadline.

The Route to STEM Scholarships are intended for students from groups that are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math relative to their percentage of the U.S. population. While we highlight the most commonly recognized groups such as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American students, this list is not exhaustive. If your racial or ethnic background meets this definition of underrepresentation in STEM, you are eligible to apply.

To be eligible, your major must fall within Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. If your major is borderline or overlaps with STEM, the scholarship committee will evaluate it during the holistic review process to determine how it fits within our mission.

Yes! Homeschooled students are welcome to apply. Please provide equivalent documents such as transcripts or academic summaries, along with recommendation letters from instructors, tutors, or program leaders who can speak to your academic work.

Yes! If you’re still deciding, feel free to list multiple schools on your application. This helps ensure your application is placed in the right pool and keeps your options open if you’re selected.

That’s okay, as long as the school you choose meets the scholarship requirements. The only exception is the Route to FAMU STEM Scholarship, which is limited to students attending Florida A&M University.

Scholarship funds can only be issued once we receive proof of enrollment. If you decide not to attend college, the award will be forfeited, but you’re welcome to apply again in the future if eligibility allows.

The Foundation isn’t able to notify students about missing materials. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed, so we encourage you to double-check your packet before submitting to give yourself the best chance for consideration.

Notifications are typically sent in early to mid-May, once the selection process is complete. If selected, you’ll also receive instructions on how to submit your photograph and proof of enrollment.

Scholarship funds are typically issued directly to the student unless otherwise requested. If the student prefers, funds can be sent directly to their college or university. In some cases, specific sponsor requirements may apply.

Yes. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, housing, or other educational expenses that support your academic success.