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Eligibility: 

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student with one of the following as a declared major:  Applied Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Health Informatics, and Media Informatics. 
• Must have a weighted high school GPA of 3.25 or higher
  
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. 
• Applicants must submit a 300-400 word personal essay reflecting on the experience of African American women working in, or aspiring to work in, technology.

Amount:  $5000

Duration: One academic year; renewable up to 3 times provided awardee reapplies and meets renewal criteria (cumulative 3.25 GPA, progression in major, participation in one organization associated with 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ African American Student Initiatives).

Eligibility:  

• Available to incoming freshmen female students declaring majors in the following IT disciplines in the College of Informatics: Business Informatics, Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Health Informatics or Media Informatics.

Amount: Maximum of $3000 total towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need.

Award winners will be matched with a faculty mentor in their discipline starting their freshmen year.

Renewal Requirements: 

• Remain in one of the COI IT disciplines (you may change majors within the majors above and remain eligible).
• Earn 24 or more credit hours per academic year (AP, IB, dual enrollment, and transfer credits do not count).
• Maintain a cumulative 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 GPA or higher in your major.

Eligibility:  

• Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Physics, or Statistics.
• Students must participate in STEM Scholars program to be eligible for the CINSAM Scholarship. 

Amount: Maximum of $3000 total towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need.

Renewal Requirements: 

• Remain in one of the STEM disciplines (you may change majors within STEM and remain eligible)
• Earn 28 or more credit hours per academic year (AP, IB, dual enrollment, and transfer credits do not count)
• Maintain a cumulative 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 GPA or higher in your major
  

Requirements:

• Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering Pre-Major, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Neuroscience, Physics, Pre-Engineering, or Statistics.
• Students must have an ACT Mathematics score of 23 or higher or SAT Mathematics score of 560 or higher.
• Student must display financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
• Select students will participate in an on campus scholarship interview during the spring semester for final consideration.
• Students receiving the S³OAR Scholarship must participate in the S³OAR Scholars Program

Amount: Maximum of $10,000 towards tuition, books, and/or housing based on need.

Renewal Requirements:

• Remain in one of the STEM disciplines (you may change majors within STEM and remain eligible)
• Earn 28 or more credit hours per academic year (AP, IB, dual enrollment, and transfer credits do not count)
• Make satisfactory progress toward your STEM degree as defined by following your approved academic plan
• Maintain a cumulative 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students achieving a 2.5  at the end of their freshman year, a 2.6 or higher at the end of their sophomore year, or a 2.7 or higher at the end their junior year will remain eligible, but will undergo an approved remediation plan to retain their scholarship.
• Complete the FAFSA every year to document continuing financial need

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a School of Computing and Analytics program.

Amount: Varies each semester.

Duration: Academic semester (fall, spring, and summer).

To Apply: Call (859) 572-6930

Requirements:

• Available to incoming freshmen students declaring majors in the following STEM disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Data Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Physics, or Statistics
• Applicants must complete their admissions application by February 15^th, 2017, Submit the $40 application fee, high school transcript(s), and ACT or SAT scores to be considered.
• Select students will participate in an on campus scholarship interview during the spring semester for final consideration.
• Greaves Scholarship recipients are encouraged to participate in the STEM Scholars Program. 

Amount: Full in-state tuition and/or books (Scholarship recipients can only utilize one full 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ tuition scholarship/waiver)

Renewal Requirements: 

• Remain in one of the STEM disciplines (you may change majors within STEM and remain eligible)
• Earn 28 or more credit hours per academic year (AP, IB, dual enrollment, and transfer credits do not count)
• Maintain a cumulative 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ GPA of 3.0 or higher and a 3.0 GPA or higher in your major

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. 
• Incoming students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.75 and a composite ACT score (or equivalent) of at least 29. 
• Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a recommendation from a professor in the sciences. 
• Must be pursuing a declared major in Computer Science or Data Science with a second major or minor in the life sciences. 
• Applicants must declare their intent to pursue a Ph.D. in a field of study in computational biomedical sciences.

Amount: Up to $10,000 per year, plus $10,000 in research stipend funds to work with a professor.

Duration: Up to four academic years provided eligibility requirements continue to be met.

Eligibility: 

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. 
• Incoming students must have a minimum 23 ACT score. 
• Continuing students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA. 
• Declared major in Computer Information Technology and/or preference given to a member in good standing on the Cyber Defense Team. 
• Students must enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (FT).

Amount:  Distribution will be $10,000 as one scholarship, two $5,000 scholarships, or a $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships.

Duration:  One academic year

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. 
• Incoming students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.75 and a composite ACT score (or equivalent) of at least 29. 
• Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a recommendation from a professor in the sciences. 
• Must be pursuing a declared major in Computer Science or Data Science with a second major or minor in the life sciences. 
• Applicants must declare their intent to pursue a Ph.D. in a field of study in computational biomedical sciences.

Amount: Up to $10,000 per year, plus $10,000 in research stipend funds to work with a professor.

Duration: Up to four academic years provided eligibility requirements continue to be met.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. 
• Incoming students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.75 and a composite ACT score (or equivalent) of at least 29. 
• Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a recommendation from a professor in the sciences. 
• Must be pursuing a declared major in Computer Science or Data Science with a second major or minor in the life sciences. 
• Applicants must declare their intent to pursue a Ph.D. in a field of study in computational biomedical sciences.

Amount: Up to $10,000 per year, plus $10,000 in research stipend funds to work with a professor.

Duration: Up to four academic years provided eligibility requirements continue to be met.

Eligibility: Must be admitted to 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ with a declared major in Data Science.

Amount: Varies

Duration: One academic year, excluding summer sessions.

Eligibility:

• Must be accepted for admission as a degree-seeking student at 51±¬ÁÏÏÂÔØ. 
• Incoming students must have a high school GPA of at least 3.75 and a composite ACT score (or equivalent) of at least 29. 
• Continuing students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a recommendation from a professor in the sciences. 
• Must be pursuing a declared major in Computer Science or Data Science with a second major or minor in the life sciences. 
• Applicants must declare their intent to pursue a Ph.D. in a field of study in computational biomedical sciences.

Amount: Up to $10,000 per year, plus $10,000 in research stipend funds to work with a professor.

Duration: Up to four academic years provided eligibility requirements continue to be met.