Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field? Through our Athens State Scholars in STEM (ASSIST) program, you could receive scholarships for tuition, books, housing, and transportation!
The ASSIST program will also provide various methods of support and resources to help you succeed throughout your program.
- Accessible tutoring services
- Assistance accessing critical technology, such as laptops and hotspots
- Support for career preparation such as professional certification, graduate school test prep, research, and conference travel funds
- Faculty and community mentorship
- Peer-to-peer support through a Scholar’s Learning Community led by a STEM faculty member
- Interdisciplinary STEM Seminar Series
Eligibility:
- Apply and be accepted to Athens State University
- Enroll in a STEM major (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Mathematics).
- Attend Athens State at least half-time (6 credit hours or more per semester)
- Demonstrate financial need through completion of the FAFSA
- Minimum 2.7 GPA for previously earned college credit
- Submit answers to the online application questions
Must be working on your first bachelor’s degree.
If a student’s major changes to a non-STEM major, the scholarship could be revoked.
Shannon Pittman, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology- Phone:256-233-6519 Phone:256-233-6519
- Email:[email protected]
- Department:College of Arts and Sciences
- Office:
Waters Hall, S 303 C