Fall 2027|28 Willamette University STEM Scholars Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 


Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;   

Scholarship Summary: 

The STEM Fellows Program at Willamette targets undergraduate students (US citizens and residents) who have a passion, and show academic promise, for a career in the STEM field.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:

To be eligible;
i. Participants must pursue a major in one of the STEM fields at Willamette (biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, environmental science, exercise and health science, mathematics, physics, or pre-engineering) or pursue a Pre-Engineering degree with a major in one of the STEM fields. 
ii. Applicants must have a strong academic record. 

Value of Scholarship: 

Students selected for the STEM Fellows Program, will receive up to $5,000 in annual scholarship, which can be stacked on top of any other financial aid you receive from Willamette.

Scholarship Application Guide: 

To apply;
• to Willamette University
• Submit the STEM Scholarship application which will be available within the applicant portal after your application for admission is received, and it includes:
  • Contact information for a science or math teacher, so that Willamette can connect with them about your application, if needed. They will not be asked to provide a letter of recommendation.
  • A short essay response to the questions below, in no more than 250 words each:
  • What are your interests within STEM? What are some experiences you’ve had that have influenced these interests?
  • How do you see your future career incorporating STEM?
  • How do you see collaborative work and the importance of community in your STEM training at Willamette?

Scholarship Website: 

Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Willamette University Competitive Scholarship Page.