What is STEM? |
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The Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program is designed to encourage more students to enter into the STEM fields. In particular, the program seeks underrepresented and first-generation traditional aged and adult learner students and those who otherwise might not pursue a STEM major: |
Program Description
How will Ohio compete in a global marketplace? We must develop innovative leaders who can solve complex problems through critical and cross-discipline thinking. Key to this mission is educating more students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM.
Program participants work closely with their Faculty Advisors and mentors to engage in research, internships, and entrepreneurial experiences, developing a portfolio of relevant field experience before they graduate. Baldwin-Wallace College also offers students significant exposure to active, “real-world” learning through its Business Clinic, Center for Innovation and Growth, Corporate Roundtables, Faculty-Student Collaborative Scholarship, and STEM Living-Learning Community.
Incoming students who choose to live in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) living and learning community can request this housing option on their housing application. Returning students can select this option during room draw in March. The location of the STEM living and learning community for 2010-2011 will be determined.
Baldwin-Wallace College strives to support students with interests in STEM majors by providing scholarship awards and internship opportunities. Students selected for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program may receive renewable scholarships, up to $4,700 per year.
Requirements
Program participants are required to:
- Participate in Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program social, educational, and mentoring activities
- Participate in field experiences associated with the Program, such as internships, research projects, and poster presentations
- Participate in Program surveys, interviews, or other data collection activities
- Maintain good academic standing in a STEM major
| Eligibility & Application Incoming freshmen, transfer students, adult learners, and veterans who have been admitted to Baldwin-Wallace College and completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are eligible to apply to the Program. Applicants must reside in the State of Ohio. Students must submit an application and nomination form and may be asked to participate in an interview. |
Scholarships will be awarded as funds are available. For more information please contact Stephanie Forstner at sforstne@bw.edu.
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