2023 STEM Scholarship Application Is Closed!!
Through our STEM Scholarships, The Black Slate Foundation focuses on young people’s inspiration and the building of their science, engineering, and technology skills. If you have excelled in Math and Science and will be graduating from high school this spring (2023), and plan to pursue college studies in computer science in the fall of 2023, consider applying for the Black Slate STEM Scholarship.
We Want To Help You Achieve Great Things!
The Black Slate STEM scholarship is a non-renewable, $2,500, one year scholarship that is awarded to a college-bound high school graduating applicant, starting higher education in the fall of 2023.
To be eligible, the student must possess:
Cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher
An intent to study computer science
Graduating high school in the spring of 2023 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or university within the US by the end of August, 2023
To apply, review the information below and fill out the form near the bottom of the page!
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Meet Some of Our Past STEM Scholarship Winners…
2022 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipients
Sophia Holubowsky – 2022 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipient
Audrey Schwartz – 2022 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipient
2021 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipients
Yahaira Irizarry – 2021 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipient
Alexander Chambers – 2021 Black Slate STEM Scholarship Recipient
Important STEM Scholarship Dates
Application Submission Start Date:
January 3, 2023
Scholarship Application Deadline Date:
April 15, 2023
Black Slate STEM Scholarship Selection Date:
May 10, 2023
2023 STEM Recipient Notification Date:
May 20, 2023
How To Apply
Collect and submit the following using the online form below:
(only complete applications considered)
- Copy of official school transcript (due to timing and COVID related office hours of many schools, a copy of your high school transcript will suffice)
- Resume defining paid work and volunteer experience, as well as extracurricular activities
- Two letters of recommendation (one of which should be from a Math or Science teacher familiar with the student)
- Copy of official college/university acceptance letter (optional to apply but required prior to first payment)
- 350 to 500-word essay describing the students work ethic and what they hope to accomplish in the “real world” of computer science after graduation from college/university
Important Scholarship Details!
STEM Scholarship Award Details
$2,500 Scholarship Is In Two Equal Parts...
The $2,500 scholarship award will be in two equal payments of $1,250, each made directly to the student’s college or university at the beginning of each semester.
Recipient Must Maintain A 3.3 GPA Or Higher...
The scholarship recipient must maintain a minimum of 3.3 GPA during the first semester to receive the second payment.
The Scholarship Recipient’s School Must Provide...
School must provide (1) proof that student has a GPA of 3.3 or higher after the first semester, (2) is enrolled for the upcoming semester, and (3) a receipt for each check received from the Black Slate Foundation.
Scholarship Notes
- Scholarship not available to children of Black Slate employees.
- Applicants, during this extended period, must be entering their first year of college or university.
- Completed and submitted application is required (use the form below).
- Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university within the US must be presented by winning student before receiving grant funds, along with a student ID#, admin office contact name, phone number, and full address at the school to where payment can be submitted.
Foundation Address
Black Slate Foundation – ATTN: Scholarship Administrator – 1575 Thomas Center Dr – Eagan, MN 55122
Frequently Ask Questions
FAQ
Q: How do I ask questions?
If this page does not answer all of your questions, you can submit a question to scholarship@blackslatesoftware.com. Please review this page thoroughly before submitting a question. Questions will typically be answered within two business days.
Q: How do I apply?
This page contains all the details you’ll need on how to apply for the Black Slate STEM Scholarship.
Q: Can international students apply?
If you are graduating high school in the spring of 2022 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or university located within the US by the end of August, 2022, you can apply.
Q: When is the deadline to apply?
Up above on this page has all of the deadline details.
Q: Can I apply after the deadline and still be considered?
No.
Q: Do transcripts need to arrive before the deadline date?
If transcripts are post-dated prior to the deadline date they can arrive after the deadline. We have also included an option for you to upload a copy of the official transcript. If selected this will be verified prior to making any payment.
Q: Will all applicants be notified of their application status when a winner is selected?
No. We will only be notifying and making contact with the winner of the STEM Scholarship. Name of recipients will be posted on this site as well.
Scholarship Application Form!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Ensure that you have all the required information, including files for upload, prior to beginning. Once you close out of this page you will have to begin filling out the form from the beginning.
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