oSTEM Scholarships Application

Application closes: June 10 2022

We are excited to announce the continuation of the oSTEM Scholarship Program! For the 2022 scholarship cycle, we have 15 Scholarships that members of the LGBTQ+ STEM community can apply for.
 
This application page can be used to apply to any (and multiple) of the scholarships that we offer. Additionally, you can opt into the community funded scholarships through this same form.

Please note that GPA is not a requirement or a criteria for oSTEM Scholarships.

Students attending undergraduate, graduate, or community college institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a STEM field, and have completed at least one semester, at an institution based in a country where oSTEM has active chapters: USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico.

We require that applicants identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Applicants should preferably be oSTEM members, if you are not an oSTEM member you can register for free here.

Successful applicants will be recognized at the annual oSTEM Conference, newsletters and social media. 

If you have any questions about this program please contact: scholarship@ostem.org 

Base Eligibility Requirements

• Must be attending or enrolled in a community college, undergraduate, or graduate institution.
• Pursing a degree in a STEM field.
• Institution must be based in a country where oSTEM has active chapters: USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico
• Completed at least one semester at an institute of higher education.
• Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Be able to be recognized as an awardee at the annual oSTEM Conference.

Additional requirements:

Chevron Diversity Association Scholarship ($5,000)

1. Seeking a degree in Engineering or Information Technology
2. Proven steady work experience (i.e. same employer for two (2) summers in a row, work at one (1) company for six (6) months or longer)
3. Minimum of one (1) leadership role within a student or community organization
4. Have USA work authorization with no sponsorship requirements

BHE Foundation CARES Scholarship ($5,000)

1. Preference will be given to students with a connection to the following locations, either by enrollment at an institution near these cities or having grown up in or near these cities:
   United States:
   Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Reno, NV; Omaha, NE; Des Moines, IA; Richmond, VA; Bridgeport, WV; Imperial County, CA, Lusby, MD; Minneapolis, MN.
   Canada:
   Calgary, Alberta
   United Kingdom:
   North East of England; Yorkshire; northern Lincolnshire
2. Seeking a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Accounting (Tax and International Tax emphasis) OR working in a non-degreed program such as: Power line programs, construction technology, welding, or HVAC

1. Minimum GPA of 2.75 cumulative 

Ansys Scholarship ($5,000)

1. Engineering focused (electrical or mechanical strongly preferred) major OR computer science major
2. 2.75 minimum GPA.

Personal Statement

Personal statements must have a minimum font size of 12 and must not exceed 750 words. For the downloadable guidance document please visit www.ostem.org/page/scholarship-program