Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, D-Theresa, is urging high school students in the top 10 percent of their graduating class to consider taking advantage of scholarship opportunities designed for students that plan to major in math and the sciences.
“The New York State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incentive Program is a wonderful opportunity to get a degree in these fields at our SUNY schools with less worry about being burdened with huge student loan debt,” Russell said.
The New York State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program application is now available for high school students entering college in fall 2016.
The program provides a full SUNY tuition scholarship to students in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class if they major in a STEM field and work in a STEM job in New York state for five years after graduation.
The program is a key tool in encouraging the best and brightest high school students to pursue high-demand, high-tech careers and build their future in New York.
Since the program’s inception, over 1,400 top scholars have received STEM awards totaling more than $7.5 million.
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 15 for June high school graduates planning to enroll in college in the fall of 2016.
Russell is encouraging students to apply as soon as possible, however, given the early deadlines to decide on attending college and the timing of financial aid awards.
“The New York State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Incentive Program is a wonderful opportunity to get a degree in these fields at our SUNY schools with less worry about being burdened with huge student loan debt,” Russell said.
The New York State Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program application is now available for high school students entering college in fall 2016.
The program provides a full SUNY tuition scholarship to students in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class if they major in a STEM field and work in a STEM job in New York state for five years after graduation.
The program is a key tool in encouraging the best and brightest high school students to pursue high-demand, high-tech careers and build their future in New York.
Since the program’s inception, over 1,400 top scholars have received STEM awards totaling more than $7.5 million.
Applications must be submitted by Aug. 15 for June high school graduates planning to enroll in college in the fall of 2016.
Russell is encouraging students to apply as soon as possible, however, given the early deadlines to decide on attending college and the timing of financial aid awards.