Overview:

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) S-STEM Program at UMBC aims to provide enhanced educational opportunities to 24 economically disadvantaged and academically talented undergraduate students in the ME Department. Through scholarships and supplemental support services, this program promotes full-time enrollment and will elevate the scholastic achievement of the S-STEM scholars, with a special emphasis on females and/or underrepresented minorities. It will provide a holistic and novel educational experience combining science, engineering, technology and medicine to improve student retention and future career prospects.

Key Elements:

• The S-STEM scholarship is a need and academic performance based scholarship for to up to 24 students annually, in an average amount of $4500.
• The program is aimed at recruiting, mentoring, and supporting undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC.
• It incorporates research experiences into education via seminars and access to research laboratories.
• It provides academic and professional development opportunities that identify employment and paths for graduate study.
• It incorporates innovative approaches to improve students’ transfer experience from local community colleges.
• The S-STEM program has a dedicated leadership team consisting of research and educational faculty with student support specialists.

Application Requirements for all Mechanical Engineering S-STEM Scholars:

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Must complete the application form.
• Must write a letter of interest (250 words maximum, typed).
• Must attach a letter of recommendation from a teacher if you’re a high school senior.
• Must attach a copy of current Student Aid Report generated from FAFSA (UMBC ID# is 002105, www.fafsa.ed.gov).
• Must be accepted for admission to the UMBC Mechanical Engineering program and maintain a full-time student status.
• Must attach a copy of a high school or college transcript.