BW STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICANT INFORMATION 2025-26

Questions with an asterisk (*) indicate that a response is required.

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Initial

BW Student ID (if known)

Date of Birth *

Current Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Main Phone *

May we text you? *

Email *

Gender: *

Race and Ethnicity definitions:

American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent.
Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Hispanic or Latino. A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

What is your racial identity?
(Please check all that apply)

African American

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Hispanic/Latinx

Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

White

If there is additional information about your racial or ethnic heritage that you would like us to know, please submit it here.

Do you receive the Pell grant as part of your financial aid?

Do you plan on living in a University residence hall? *

Will you be a full-time or part-time student at BW? *

Is English your first language? *

Are you an adult student (defined as a student over the age of 26)? *

Do you have any dependents? *

What, if any, is your military affiliation?

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Current School *

City, State *

Student Status *

Have either of your parents earned a bachelor’s degree? *

Current GPA *

Majors Eligible for this Choose Ohio First Award are:

Biology, Chemistry, Communications Sciences and Disorders, Community Health Promotion Education, Computer Science, Cybersecurity Analyst, Data Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Nursing, Physics, Pre-Allied Health/Pre-Physical Therapy, Software Engineering

Intended Major *

Biology

Chemistry

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Community Health Promotion Education

Computer Science

Cybersecurity Analyst

Data Analytics

Data Science

Engineering

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Mathematics

Neuroscience

Nursing

Physics

Pre-Allied Health/Pre-Physical Therapy

Software Engineering

Intended Minor(s)

ACT Composite

SAT Composite

List the four highest Science, Technology, Engineering, Math course/grades you have taken or are enrolled in currently *

List the highest MATH course you have taken or are enrolled in currently *

ESSAY QUESTIONS

These essay questions help us learn about you in ways that go beyond what your educational information alone can convey. Please use this opportunity to tell us what makes you unique.

Important! Both essays are required; please include them in a single document and attach it below. Be sure to include your name on the document and in the file name. There is no set length requirement, but 300 to 500 words per essay is a general guideline.

1. Describe what you find compelling about the STEM field that you have chosen to study. What initially inspired your interest and what motivates you to persist? If you have thought about your ideal career in this field, what might it be?

2. Discuss why you would like to become a member of the STEM Scholars program. What do you think you will gain from the program and what could you contribute to it? *

REFERENCE INFORMATION

We will consider the teacher recommendation that was submitted with your BW application. Please provide us with contact information for an additional teacher whom you had for a STEM class, and with whom we can follow up as necessary.

Nominator *

Job Title

School or Organization

Relationship to Applicant

Years known Applicant

Email *

SIGNATURE

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have completed all content in this STEM Scholars Program Application and it is current and accurate.

I have also read and understand that if chosen as a STEM Scholar, I will be required to:

-Participate in the program's coaching, educational, and social activities

-Complete at least one work-based learning opportunity during college

-Meet with my STEM Scholars success coach each semester

-Maintain Good Academic Standing and earn a minimum grade point average each semester of 3.0

-Declare an eligible STEM major and enroll in STEM coursework related to my major each semester

Signature of applicant * 🛈

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