CNY STEM Scholarship Program
The CNY STEM Scholarship Program was designed in conjunction with Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) and the CNY STEM Hub, to support CNY high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field. Residents of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Tompkins counties are eligible to apply and preference is given to those attending a New York State higher education institution. The program is administered by PEB.
The CNY STEM Scholarship Program aims to build an inclusive and equitable STEM workforce in our community, create awareness among students and their families of the rewarding STEM career opportunities with local companies, and keep our hometown talent local after college graduation. The scholarships are based on applicants' academic achievements and extracurricular activities, as well as the essay and an interview. Each scholarship provides an internship.
Scholarship Applications
Before starting the scholarship application, please gather the following information:
- Your parent/guardian name and email
- A list of your extracurricular activities, with dates
- A list of any honors/awards, with dates
You will be asked to complete an essay in 500 words or less that answers the following prompt:
- Explain why you chose your intended major and how you will use it towards your ultimate career goal.
2024 Participating Companies
Scholarship Examples
- Three scholarships of $5,000 per year for 4 years ($20,000 total per student)
- Paid internship after sophomore year
- Students intending to study computer science, computer or software engineering, or electrical engineering will be considered
- Two scholarships will be focused on minority and female applicants
- Two scholarships of $2,000 per year for 4 years ($8,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study automation, process or electrical engineering will be considered
- Two scholarships of $2,000 per year for 4 years ($8,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study electrical or mechanical engineering will be considered
- Two scholarships of $1,000 per year for 4 years ($4,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering will be considered
- One scholarship of $2,000 per year for 4 years ($8,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study mechanical engineering will be considered
- Two scholarships of $1,000 per year for 4 years ($4,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study electrical or mechanical engineering will be considered
- One scholarship of $2,000 per year for 4 years ($8,000 total per student)
- Students intending to study architecture will be considered
*Paid internships are dependent upon company-specific business conditions