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Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars Program
Baldwin Wallace University offers an innovative, proven success program to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and 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. Apply today and join a community of students just like you who are passionate about succeeding in STEM!
The Choose Ohio First STEM P
rogram is funded by the State of Ohio on an annual basis as part of the state's strategic effort to significantly strengthen Ohio's position in world markets such as aerospace, medicine, computer technology and alternative energy.
- Why STEM?
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According to a report by the Center on Education and the Workforce, eight million new jobs will be available in STEM-related fields by 2018. People with a bachelor's degree in a STEM major earn roughly $500,000 more over their lifetimes than non-STEM majors.
- Why BW?
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As a BW student, you can collaborate with faculty, work in state-of-the-art facilities and conduct research, beginning in your first few semesters at BW. Having the opportunity to gain extensive hands-on experience before you graduate sets you apart when applying for jobs and graduate and professional schools.
- Why be a STEM Scholar?
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STEM scholars:
- Join a supportive community of STEM students with similar interests
- Receive one-on-one support from a STEM success coach
- Develop valuable professional and social connections
- Work with a STEM success coach to identify and apply for scholarships and internships
- Participate in exclusive STEM programming based on students’ interests
- Receive priority consideration for the STEM Living Learning Community in Carmel Hall
- Maintain good academic standing and earn a satisfactory GPA (at least a 3.0 GPA for freshmen)
- Are twice as likely to graduate with a STEM degree in four years!
- Choose Ohio First Scholarships
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The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) has granted Baldwin Wallace University funds to award annual, renewable $5,000 Choose Ohio First scholarships to:
- Incoming first-year students who are Ohio residents and pursuing careers in primary care medicine and majoring in public health through BW's primary healthcare advancement program (PHAP).
- Incoming transfer students, who are Ohio residents coming to BW from two-year institutions and majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science (and related majors computer network security, and software engineering), pure mathematics, applied mathematics, neuroscience, and physics.
See below for additional details on these scholarships.
- Transfer Students: STEM Transfer Scholarship
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STEM Transfer scholarship applications and nomination forms will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority consideration deadline as May 1.
This is a competitive, two-year scholarship for transfer students planning to major in a STEM area (see Choose Ohio First Scholarships tab above). Applicants must be Ohio residents with a minimum college GPA of 3.0. Priority consideration will be given to students who have earned (or will be earning) an associate degree from a regionally accredited two-year institution and who plan to begin their enrollment at BW in the fall semester 2018.
By being a part of the STEM scholars program, transfer students will integrate into the classrooms, laboratories and culture of Baldwin Wallace University and complete a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field in as little as four semesters – through success coaching and professional development events designed to ease this transition.
- First-Year Students: Primary Care Medicine Scholarship
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STEM PHAP scholarship applications and nomination forms will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The final deadline is April 15.
BW's primary healthcare advancement program is an exclusive pre-med track. This rigorous program of coursework and hands-on learning that can lead to early acceptance to medical school. An academically selective program, it blends the coursework of the public health major with a comprehensive foundation of medical science and healthcare. Its distinctive approach is linked to the first-year curriculum of primary care-focused medical schools.
In order to qualify for this competitive scholarship, applicants must be Ohio residents and pursuing careers in primary care medicine and majoring in public health through BW's primary healthcare advancement program (PHAP).
- Contact Us
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Please send questions to stem@bw.edu or call us at (440) 826-3408.
Chris Horvath ’17 is majoring in physics and minoring in adolescent/young adult education. His STEM success coach helped him identify his career goals and connected him to a variety of co-curricular and leadership groups that have enhanced his educational experience. Chris is from Medina, Ohio.
Laert Fejzullari ’18 is majoring in chemistry and economics. Accepted to several prestigious schools, Laert chose BW for its unmatched sense of community and commitment to student success. He values being a member of an intelligent and engaged community of STEM scholars. Laert is from Lakewood, Ohio.
Andrea Huther ’18 is majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. Independent research projects and exclusive STEM programs have allowed the Akron, Ohio, native to explore and develop divergent interests. Her STEM success coach is advising her on how to build a competitive veterinary school application. 
Zach Ullom ’18 is studying mathematics and chemistry through BW’s pre-engineering program. Being a member of the STEM community has allowed him to build friendships with STEM scholars in other science fields and learn from their experiences and ideas. Zach is from Waynesburg, Ohio.
Molly Mathews ’19 is majoring in mathematics. She entered the STEM program as a freshman. Being connected to a community of students with similar interests early in her college career has helped her grow academically and socially. Molly is from Garrettsville, Ohio.
Jená Campbell ’16 graduated with a major in biology and minors in forensic science and accounting. As a transfer student, the one-on-one support she received from STEM success coaches helped her transition smoothly to BW and build confidence in her ability to achieve her goals. Jená is from Cleveland.
DeShawn Franklin ’15 is Microsoft developer for FirstEnergy in Akron, Ohio. STEM and other BW programs supported him academically and socially as he made the transition to college life. From Cleveland, he graduated in four years with a degree in computer science and a minor in studio art.
Sean Hemlick ’15 is software engineer for IBM UrbanCode Products in Cleveland, Ohio. Multiple internships enabled the Uniontown, Ohio, native to interact with customers and apply technical knowledge, experience that he says has given him an edge over others in the field.
Aric Gady ’14 is cyber security specialist for FirstEnergy in Akron, Ohio. He graduated with a degree in computer science and a minor in mathematics. Regular STEM events allowed him to apply classroom learning, acquire new knowledge and build a personal network spanning various STEM disciplines. He is from Maineville, Ohio.
Tyler Alban ’13 is Ph.D. candidate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. At BW, he conducted research on the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) and presented his findings at multiple conferences around the country. He also worked as teaching assistant and studied abroad in Ecuador. Tyler is from Massillon, Ohio.
Sarah Allred ’13 is special chemistry medical lab technician 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.
Joe Luchsinger ’13 is MD-PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. At BW, small class sizes, faculty mentors and extensive experiential learning opportunities enabled the Bexley, Ohio, native to engage deeply in multiple areas of interest while preparing for medical school.