Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA)

Award Listings: STEM: Science, Technology, Engineerings, and Math

Undergraduate Study and Internships

    Description: AACT is proud to announce its John Kitt Memorial Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. The scholarship award for the recipient is $5,000, paid in two $2,500 installments after verification of enrollment. Your demonstrated interest in confectionery technology can include many activities including but not limited to research projects, work experience, and formal study

    Eligibility: Must be a college sophomore, junior, or senior; have a demonstrated interest in confectionary technology; attend an accredited, four-year college or university within North America; be majoring in a food science, chemical science, biological science, or related area; achieve a 3.0 GPA

    Information: AACT

    Deadline: April 1

    Description: The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at some of the nation's leading educational institutions. Currently, 10 universities in the U.S. host the summer research program. As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to take part in important university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science; interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the nation's top academic scientists; and attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.

    Eligibility: U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents; undergraduate students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities in the United States, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories; and sophomores (with four quarters or three semesters of college experience), juniors or non-graduating seniors (who are returning in the fall to continue undergraduate studies). U.S. program applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or above and an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.

    Information: AMGEN

    Deadline: January 1

    Description: Awards of $3,000 for women who are pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in science, technology, engineering or math. Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S.

    Eligibility: Women majoring in a STEM subject at U.S.-based colleges and universities.

    Application: BHW

    Deadline: March 15

    Description: Each year, we bring together the nation’s most promising college students to showcase, recognize and reward their cutting-edge research and discoveries.

    Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student enrolled in a US college or university; if part of a team, all team members must be full- or part-time students enrolled in a US college or university; non-US citizens are eligible as long as they are enrolled in a US college or university and can meet the student eligibility status; invention must not have already been patented or disclosed by another party/inventor

    Information: National Inventors Website

    Deadline: May 1

    Description: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study. The Foundation supports and encourages individual and industry contributions to our Scholarship, Award, Research and Public Education Programs. Our goal is to assist students in their academic endeavors, and recognize outstanding members for their contributions, fund member conducted research and provide resources through public education efforts.

    Eligibility: By completing our scholarship application, the Foundation will automatically consider you for every scholarship we are offering that you meet the eligibility for. Please note, Academy membership is not required to apply for Foundation scholarships but is strongly encouraged, given all but two Foundation scholarships require Academy membership to be awarded.

    Information: Eat Right Foundation

    Deadline: April 1

    Description: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars abroad to lecture and/or conduct research for up to a year.

    Eligibility: Varies

    Deadline: October 10 5pm Eastern

    Description: Goldwater Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit to two groups of students - those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors in the awarded academic year - who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Junior-level scholarship recipients studying STEM fields are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.

    Eligibility: Full-time sophomore or junior; B average and upper fourth of class; U.S. citizen, permanent resident who intends to gain citizenship, or U.S. national.  Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate up to four students who are in the sophomore or junior class.  To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials available to each institution on the Foundation's website.

    Information:  Goldwater

    Deadline: January 1

    Description: The iSURE program provides opportunities for international undergraduate and master's students to conduct research at the University of Notre Dame. Students will gain valuable hands-on research experience and exposure to broader areas of research. Students work closely with Notre Dame faculty and graduate students on a variety of ongoing research projects.

    Upon successful completion of the program, all iSURE participants will receive an official program completion certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or older; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; meet minimum English language fluency expectations; international undergraduates or master’s level students in any accredited, non-Notre Dame institution; strong interest in scientific research, with some level of undergraduate research experience preferred; exceptional motivation, emotional maturity, and a high aptitude for adapting to new environment

    Information: iSURE

    Deadline: January 1

    Description: Jay Holstine Scholarship believe in supporting students that are keen to learn, enthusiastic and dedicated to improving themselves. By investing in students’ educations, they are investing in bettering the society. They live by the philosophy of building the people that build the organization that change the world.

    We designed this scholarship to help students pay for USA based college/university and it can be used to pay for tuition or any related fees. The prize is $1,000.

    Eligibility: Any actively enrolled college and university students, excellent academic record holder and an essay on given topic.

    The Jay Holstine educational scholarship would like to assist with the finances of a dedicated student in Sciences, Technology Engineering, or Mathematics.  Interested applicants need to submit an 800-word summary of their goals with this education, along with their particular major, and economic adversity they may be facing, or have overcome.

    Information: https://jayholstinescholarship.com/

    Deadline: January 21

    Description: Lockheed Martin has established a scholarship program to provide opportunities to students studying select STEM degrees (see eligibility below) that demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. In 2024, up to 100 renewable scholarships of $10,000 each are offered for full-time study at an accredited U.S. institution of the student’s choice.

    Eligibility: 

        • U.S. citizen
        • Demonstrated financial need
          High school senior with a 2.5 or above GPA OR a freshman, sophomore, or a junior undergraduate student with a 2.5 or above GPA
        • Current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university
        • Interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship, and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship) 
        • Current or planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors:
          • Aerospace Engineering
          • Computer Engineering
          • Computer Science
          • Electrical Engineering
          • Electrical and Computer Engineering
          • Industrial Engineering
          • Mathematics
          • Physics

    Information: Lockheed Martin

    Deadline: April 1, 2024

      Description: The Morris K. Udall Foundation was established by Congress in 1992 to honor Morris King Udall's 30 years of service in the US House of Representatives. The Foundation will award approximately 75 scholarships to outstanding students, to be known as Morris K. Udall Scholars. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students: (1) Those who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and who study the environment and related fields; (2) Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Each scholar receives up to $5,000, or the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, whichever is less, for their junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year.

      Eligibility: Sophomore or junior standing, B average and upper fourth of class, U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien. Four-year institutions are eligible to nominate a total of six students from either or both categories, although it is recommended that the total be equally divided between them. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials provided to each institution. Scholars selected during their sophomore year only may be renominated during the next year's competition. Junior nominees may not be renominated. Freshmen are not eligible.

      Information: Udall

      Deadline: February 1

      Description: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at the NIH. Awards offered are up to $20,000 per academic year for up to 4 years.

      Eligibility: Must have GPA of 3.5 or be within top 5% of class, be from disadvantaged background, be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time student at undergraduate institution, and be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national.
      Information: NIH Undergraduate

      Deadline: February 15

      Description: NOGLSTP is a professional society that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

      Eligibility: Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university. Maintenance of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the entirety of college/university enrollment. A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. Students must be eligible for fall term registration and must not be under disciplinary sanction.

      Information: NOGLSTP

      Deadline: May 15th

      Description:  The NOAA Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000 per year) for full-time study during the 9-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($650/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance (up to a maximum of $8,000) for full-time study during a second 9-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the Scholars with practical educational training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, management, and education activities. Awards also include travel funds to attend a mandatory Hollings Scholarship Program orientation, conferences where students present a paper or poster, and a housing subsidy for Scholars who do not reside at home during the summer internship.

      Eligibility: U.S. citizenship. Full-time status as a college sophomore at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories. Cumulative and semester/quarter GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in all completed undergraduate courses and in the major field of study. Majoring in a discipline area related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, or education, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA's programs and mission, e.g., biological, social and physical sciences; mathematics; engineering; computer and information sciences; and teacher education.

      Information: NOAA

      Deadline: January 1

      Description: The Out to Innovate Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. STEM also includes Exercise Science.

      Information: https://www.outtoinnovate.org/scholarships

      Deadline: March, 2024

      Pathways to Science helps students find STEM opportunities such as summer research programs, graduate fellowships, and additional resources about recruitment and mentoring for underrepresented groups in STEM fields:

      Undergraduate

      Graduates

      Pathways to Science Website

      Description: Learning CPR and basic first aid are ways any one of us could potentially save a life. The educators and healthcare professionals of tomorrow take this mission even further by pursuing careers dedicated to the advancement of health and wellness. That is why The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is proud to sponsor the “Save a Life” Scholarship, offered exclusively to students majoring in the healthcare and education fields.

      The “Save a Life” Scholarship of, $1,500, is awarded twice per year: once in the spring and once in the fall. Each $1,500 award will go to a different student, in order to maximize the impact of the scholarship, spread the word of the importance first aid and CPR training, and share more stories from future educators and healthcare professionals.

      Eligibility:

      • Any student currently enrolled in, or applying to enroll within the next academic year, in a degree program in the fields of healthcare or education, at an accredited U.S. university, is eligible to apply.
      • You must provide your school GPA.
      • You must be at least 18 years old.
      • We take a broad view of what counts as a “healthcare field,” and that can include students pursuing mental health degrees or occupations, as well as administrative and non-profit programs. Applicants will have the opportunity to make their case for why their chosen field of study can be classified as healthcare or education-focused as part of their essay.

      Information: https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/scholarship.php

      Deadline: May 1 and October 1

      Description: The Spectrum Scholars Program is a two-year educational program for eligible rising college juniors with financial need who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native American. The annual scholarship program awards college students $20,000 each, half during their junior year and half during their senior year

      Eligibility:

      • Be a rising college junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree
      • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Demonstrate financial need
      • Identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American
      • Reside within 50 miles of a Charter corporate office in Stamford, CT, Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO, Denver, CO, Austin, TX or be willing to relocate
      • Have authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for employer sponsorship 

      Information: Spectrum Scholars Program

      Deadline: April 01, 2024

      Description: Each year, the makers of Tylenol award annual scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare.  Up to 20 scholarships ranging from $500-$2500 will be awarded annually and are not renewable.  Ten - $10,000 scholarships will be awarded annually and are not renewable.  Thirty - $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually and are not renewable. The scholarships will be applied to tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for course load. Institutions must be accredited, nonprofit two or four-year colleges/universities in the United States. A student may transfer from one institution to another and retain the award.

      Eligibility:  U.S. residents, including Puerto Rico or the District of Columbia; completed at least one year of undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/ technical school, and be able to provide proof of enrollment to a public health/health education, med school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree program; be able to provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in public health/health education, med school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree program; must have one or more years of school remaining; employees of McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., ISTS, Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and the families of each are not eligible.

      Information: Tylenol

      Deadline: June 1

      Description:

      RISE at Rutgers is a nationally acclaimed summer research program for outstanding undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Scholars participate in cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social/ behavioral sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas under the guidance of carefully matched faculty mentors. A robust professional development component, including GRE preparation, complements the research.

      Participants also benefit from wellness workshops, social and recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.

      RISE is a 10 week in-person residential program. We successfully held our 2022 residential program from May 31 - August 5. Dates for RISE 2023 are Sunday, May 28, 2023 through August 4, 2023.  

      Eligibility: We particularly encourage applications from students from underrepresented, disadvantaged, non-traditional or first-generation college backgrounds or who attend schools with limited research opportunities.

      Information: https://www.rise.rutgers.edu

      Deadline: August 4, 2023

      Undergraduates: NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Undergraduate students supported with NSF funds must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. An REU Site may be at either a US or foreign location.

    Graduate Study and Research

      Description: Each year, we bring together the nation’s most promising college students to showcase, recognize and reward their cutting-edge research and discoveries.

      Eligibility: Must be a full- or part-time student enrolled in a US college or university; if part of a team, all team members must be full- or part-time students enrolled in a US college or university; non-US citizens are eligible as long as they are enrolled in a US college or university and can meet the student eligibility status; invention must not have already been patented or disclosed by another party/inventor

      Information: National Inventors Website

      Deadline: May 1

      Description: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is proud to serve as the largest provider of dietetic scholarships to deserving students at all levels of study. The Foundation supports and encourages individual and industry contributions to our Scholarship, Award, Research and Public Education Programs. Our goal is to assist students in their academic endeavors, and recognize outstanding members for their contributions, fund member conducted research and provide resources through public education efforts.

      Eligibility: By completing our scholarship application, the Foundation will automatically consider you for every scholarship we are offering that you meet the eligibility for. Please note, Academy membership is not required to apply for Foundation scholarships but is strongly encouraged, given all but two Foundation scholarships require Academy membership to be awarded.

      Information: Eat Right Foundation

      Deadline: April 1

      Description: The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars abroad to lecture and/or conduct research for up to a year.

      Eligibility: Varies

      Deadline: October 10 5pm Eastern

      Description: The Hertz Foundation's Graduate Fellowship award, which is based on merit, not need, consists of a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend to graduate students of applied physical sciences. The cost-of-education allowance is accepted by all of the tenable schools in lieu of all fees and tuition. Hertz Fellows therefore have no liability for any ordinary educational costs, regardless of their choice among tenable schools. The personal stipend, paid over the nine-month academic year, is $28,000 for the academic year, renewable for up to 5 years, or $33,000 for the academic year, renewable for up to two years (upon a showing of satisfactory progress toward receipt of the Ph.D. degree). Fellows must attend one of the Foundation's tenable schools.

      Eligibility: Undergraduate seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents apply concurrently to one of the Foundation's tenable schools and to the Hertz Foundation. Applicants must be "willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency."

      Information: Hertz

      Deadline: October 1

      Description: The iSURE program provides opportunities for international undergraduate and master's students to conduct research at the University of Notre Dame. Students will gain valuable hands-on research experience and exposure to broader areas of research. Students work closely with Notre Dame faculty and graduate students on a variety of ongoing research projects.

      Upon successful completion of the program, all iSURE participants will receive an official program completion certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

      Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or older; have a minimum GPA of 3.0; meet minimum English language fluency expectations; international undergraduates or master’s level students in any accredited, non-Notre Dame institution; strong interest in scientific research, with some level of undergraduate research experience preferred; exceptional motivation, emotional maturity, and a high aptitude for adapting to new environment

      Information: iSURE

      Deadline: January 1

      Description: Knowles Science Teaching Fellows are young men and women who have received a bachelor's or advanced degree in science, engineering or mathematics and are committed to teaching high school science and/or mathematics in U.S. schools. The fellowship supports them professionally and financially for up to five years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure. During the initial academic year of the fellowship, fellows typically participate in a recognized teacher credentialing program. After receiving a teaching credential and beginning a career in teaching, fellows continue to receive training and support.

      Eligibility: Applicants should have received their most recent content (i.e., science, mathematics or engineering) degree within the past five years. An applicant might also be in the final year of an undergraduate, master's, combined BS with MAT or MEd program or near the completion of a doctoral program. Applicants who will be in their first year of teaching in academic year of the application are also eligible. Applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a recognized teacher education program that leads to a secondary science or mathematics teaching license. At the time of application, applicants do not need to be admitted into a teacher education program. However, successful applicants must be admitted into such a program before the fellowships are awarded in June.

      Information: Knowles

      Deadline: December 15

      Description: NOGLSTP is a professional society that educates and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

      Eligibility: Successful completion of a minimum of two years of post-high school education at an accredited U.S. college or university. Maintenance of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the entirety of college/university enrollment. A declared major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field. Be an active supporter of and participant in programs or organizations that promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. Students must be eligible for fall term registration and must not be under disciplinary sanction.

      Information: NOGLSTP

      Deadline: May 15th

      Description: NPSC offers a unique graduate fellowship in the physical sciences and related engineering fields. It is open to all U. S. Citizens, but with emphasis on recruitment of applications from historically underrepresented minorities and women. An NPSC Fellowship covers the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on the employer who sponsors the fellowship, with the possibility of continuation for several more years providing all the conditions of the fellowship continue to be met. The maximum duration is six years, in which case the overall value (stipend, tuition, fees, summer salary for two summers) of an NPSC fellowship typically well exceeds $200,000.

      Eligibility: NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution. NPSC attempts to recruit a broad pool of applicants with special emphasis on underrepresented minorities and women. Applicants should be in one of the following categories: Be in your senior year with at least a 3.0/4.0 GPA; Be in your first year of a graduate program; Be in a terminal master's program (your university offers no Ph.D. in your discipline); Be returning from the workforce with no more than a master's degree

      Information: NPSC

      Deadline: November 15

      Description: The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program is to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. So that the nation can build fully upon the strength and creativity of a diverse society, the Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program. The National Science Foundation awards 1000 three-year graduate fellowships for study and research in the sciences, mathematics, physics, biology, social sciences, engineering, and the history and philosophy of science.

      Eligibility: Must be U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; college seniors, first-year graduate students.

      Information: NSF

      Deadline: Varies; please review specific opportunity for deadline.

      Description: The Out to Innovate Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. STEM also includes Exercise Science.

      Information: https://www.outtoinnovate.org/scholarships

      Deadline: March, 2024