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Students in the Baldwin Wallace University STEM Scholars Program are part of an innovative, proven success program that prepares them for careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM). BW's STEM Scholars receive holistic support and are twice as likely to graduate with a STEM degree and do so within four years. Applications are open for fall 2020 for first-year and transfer students. Scholarship details and application directions are below.
The Choose Ohio First Scholarship is designed to significantly strengthen Ohio's competitiveness within science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine (STEMM) disciplines and STEMM education. Choose Ohio First awards competitive scholarship funding. Designated Choose Ohio First programs:
- Integrate with regional economies and meet statewide educational needs
- Facilitate the completion of baccalaureate degrees in cost effective manners
- Recruit underrepresented STEMM student groups including women and students of color
Choose Ohio First funds higher education and business collaborations that will have the most impact on Ohio's position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, computer technology and alternative energy. These collaborations will ultimately produce substantive improvements to the pipeline of STEMM graduates and STEMM educators in Ohio. Choose Ohio First is part of a strategic effort to bolster Ohio's economic strength by ensuring a ready workforce for STEMM-Related industries.
Amelisa Fatu is an international student pursuing a double degree in mathematics and economics with a minor in statistics. She transferred to BW with an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College. The BW STEM Scholars program led her to opportunities with NASA’s Space Center U, faculty-student collaborative research and an actuarial internship at National Interstate Insurance.
Givaughna Garrett is a Cleveland native pursuing a biology degree and neuroscience minor. She received an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College. While at BW, she studied with BW STEM Scholars, met with a success coach to identify goals, was a BW STEM Scholars Peer Mentor, attended NASA’s Space Center U and completed a neuroscience lab internship at Cleveland Clinic.
Terrell Mitchell is majoring in computer information systems with minors in French and business management. A Cleveland native, he presented at the Choose Ohio First Student Showcase, completed a cybersecurity internship at KeyBank and led LinkedIn workshops for STEM students. He gained leadership at BW through Voices of Praise choir, Student Ambassadors and Men in Action.
Austyn Lilly ’19 graduated with a degree in biology and is working toward a Ph.D. in biochemistry at The Ohio State University. As a transfer student from Lorain County Community College, the guidance he received from his STEM success coaches made for a smooth transition. Austyn is from Lorain, Ohio. 
Andrea Huther ’18 is a student at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, class of 2021. Independent research projects and exclusive STEMM programs allowed Andrea to explore and develop divergent interests. Andrea is from Akron, Ohio, and earned a degree in biology and chemistry from BW.
Laert Fejzullari ‘18 is a data analyst at Progressive Insurance and a recent alumnus of the CWRU Weatherhead School of Management MSM-Finance Program. Laert valued being a part of an intelligent and engaged community of STEMM scholars. He is from Lakewood, Ohio, and earned a degree in chemistry and economics from BW. 
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Sarah Allred ’13 is a clinical chemist at Cleveland HeartLab. She cites the steadfast support and encouragement she received from BW chemistry faculty during her most challenging semesters as essential to her academic and career success. Sarah is from Green, Ohio.