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NSF S-STEM INSPIRED Scholars at John Carroll University 

NSF S-STEM MIRRORS

First-year students at John Carroll University who are pursuing science and technology majors may now apply for INnovation for STEM Pre-Professionals: Identity, Research, and EDucation (INSPIRED) scholarships. These scholarships, funded from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, will provide up to $15,000 per year to first-year students with demonstrated financial need and academic promise to succeed in STEM disciplines at JCU. Scholarships are renewable for students who continue to meet eligibility requirements.

First-year students enrolling at JCU in Fall 2024 are eligible to apply.

View the scholarship details and application here.

STEMM Professional Preparation Program

Choose Ohio First

Students from the state of Ohio who are pursuing science and technology majors are eligible to apply for Choose Ohio First Scholarships. These awards of $4,095 are funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and John Carroll University through our STEMM Professional Preparation Program and may be used in addition to any other sources of financial aid.

Eligibility for Incoming Freshman:

Applicants must be residents of Ohio; be accepted as an undergraduate student; have a current FAFSA on file; and have an interest in any of these majors:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Data Science
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Pre-nursing/Nursing
  • Psychology with a Neuroscience Concentration

Competitive incoming freshmen applicants will have a minimum 3.5 high school overall grade point average.

Benefits:

  • Financial support and connections to faculty and peer mentors.
  • Activities and advising will help you develop the potential to conduct research at JCU and beyond.
  • Unique opportunities to engage in research early in your studies.
  • Training in professional development and entrepreneurship.

 

Eligible students will be able to view and apply for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship in their myJCU Gateway portal. 

SANUM Scholars

First-year John Carroll students pursuing healthcare (medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.) and nursing careers are eligible to apply for the Servant-leaders Aspiring to be NUrses and Medical professionals (SANUM) Scholars award. These $6,122 scholarships are funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education and John Carroll and may be used in addition to any other sources of financial aid.

To be eligible for this award, students must be residents of Ohio, accepted as an undergraduate student, have a current FAFSA on file, and plan to pursue one of the following majors at JCU:

  • Biology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry: Biochemistry
  • Interdisciplinary Physics
  • Interdisciplinary Physics: Biomedical Physics
  • Nursing
  • Psychology: Neuroscience Concentration

Competitive incoming first-year applicants will have a minimum 3.5 high school overall GPA and a 26 Math ACT score or a 590 Math SAT score

Benefits:

  • Student cohorts to build community and develop a sense of belonging.
  • Financial support and connections to faculty and peer mentors.
  • Activities and advising that will help you develop as a healthcare professional.
  • Unique opportunities to engage in healthcare-based service early in your studies.
  • Training in healthcare settings and entrepreneurship.

Eligible students will be able to view and apply for the SANUM Scholarship in their myJCU Gateway portal. If you have any questions about the application, please email SANUMscholars@jcu.edu.