Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship Information & Application

Use the below checklist as a guide to ensure a complete application packet to be considered for the scholarship award. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be completed in one sitting.

A completed application includes:

• Signed Application Form
• Parent/Guardian’s signature(s)
• Signed Media Release and Photography forms
• An OFFICIAL high school transcript (sent from high school counselor)
• Official college acceptance letter that stipulates your acceptance into a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics degree program
• Two-page essay highlighting your community service, leadership activities, and college and career
• Two-page essay about your interest in STEM, which must include a response to the below questions:
-Why are you choosing to major in STEM and what do you plan to accomplish in the field of STEM?
-How do you plan to utilize your STEM education to give back to the community?
-Also share any background that you have in STEM (i.e. coursework, activities, clubs and/or
organizations, etc.).

•(3) letters of recommendation on professional letterhead from any of the following individuals:
-Activity/Club Advisor
- Coach
-Community Leader
-Employer
-High School Administrator
-High School Counselor
-High School Teacher
-Minister
-Organizational Sponsor
-Volunteer Coordinator

Recommendations from family members will not be accepted. Letters of recommendations must include the following information:

• the length of time they have known you
• A description of your personal qualities...
• A description of qualities that suggest you have what it takes to persevere and succeed in college.

Completed application packets must be received by March 13, 2025.