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Hope College Scholarships for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

Hope College is offering eight scholarships for students transferring from a community college who are planning to complete a major in science, engineering, or mathematics.

Qualifications: These scholarships are open to students who have completed two years of study at a community college, who are United States citizens or permanent residents.

Criteria: The following are the selection criteria that will be used for these scholarship:
  1. Preparation to enter study in one of the science disciplines at Hope College.
  2. Intention to complete a degree in one of the science disciplines (Biology, Chemistry Computer Science, Engineering, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics). This includes programs with these majors that prepare for secondary education and pre-health professions.
  3. Demonstrated financial need.
Benefits: Recipients of the S-STEM Scholarship will be awarded the following:
  1. A scholarship in the amount of their demonstrated financial need up to a maximum of  $10,000 per year for two years. This scholarship will be in addition to any other aid the recipient might receive. All transfer students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher at their previous institution qualify for a $5,000 per year merit scholarship.
  2. A paid summer research position at Hope College during the summer of 2009.
  3. A number of special activities and benefits to assist in making a successful transition to Hope, including a special orientation session, additional faculty advising and counseling, and access to peer mentors.

When do I do to apply: The application process has the following timetable.

How do I apply: The online application is available here.


For more information contact Professor Herb Dershem (dershem@hope.edu or 616-395-7508)