Up to $80,000 Scholarship Available to Female High School Seniors, Transfers Majoring in Math, Chemistry or Biology
College of Saint Mary is seeking applicants for its competitive Marie Curie Scholarship program. The University invites female high school seniors and undergraduate transfer students interested in majoring in math, chemistry or biology to apply for this exclusive scholarship award valued at as much as $20,000 per year for four years.
“College of Saint Mary specializes in the education of women and develops confident leaders,” said Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, president of the University. “The STEM disciplines have historically been male dominated. By offering the Marie Curie Scholarship program, we can help change that dynamic.”
To be eligible, a student must be female, have a high school GPA of at least 3.5 and an ACT composite of at least a 23, or have a college GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to major in biology, chemistry or mathematics at College of Saint Mary.
“Students receiving these scholarships will benefit from CSM’s improved science facilities and instrumentation, expanded student research opportunities, and the integration of experiential and inquiry based learning,” explained Dr. Jeff Keyte, division chair of arts & sciences and assistant professor of biology. “They will also have research and instructional partnerships with faculty, external institutions and other programs.”
College of Saint Mary awards five Marie Curie Scholarships each year. Beyond the financial award, College of Saint Mary offers young women the opportunity to gain a depth and breadth of experiences to develop leadership skills through job shadowing, internships, athletics, clubs, activities and organizations. The environment is caring and supportive with faculty and staff who become mentors. For more information about the program or to submit an application, visit CSM.edu/MarieCurie.
The Marie Curie Scholarship program is supported by the National Science Foundation, as part of an initiative to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines.
