Program Description:

Title: Iona University’s NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program 2025

Application Deadline: 15th April 2025

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The S-STEM Program supports talented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This scholarship is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program.

Iona University’s NSF S-STEM Program offers scholarships to graduating high school students who are planning to complete a major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science and who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Students receiving the Iona S-STEM Scholarship will receive a combination of scholarships and grants to cover the full tuition and program fees.

Iona University’s NSF S-STEM Scholarship Program 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for Iona NSF S-STEM Scholars must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen;
• Must commit to declaring their major in their freshman year in one of the targeted STEM areas (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science);
• Demonstrate academic talent or potential with a minimum high school math and science grade point average of 80 of 100 (At least 3-4 years of Math, including Pre-calculus or Calculus; At least 3 years of Science, preferably in their senior year);
• A statement demonstrating their desire to study one of the targeted STEM areas, and pursue a career in a STEM field;
• Demonstrate academic potential as evidenced in at least one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, coach, club sponsor, or employer;
• Demonstrate financial need and establish Federal Pell Grant eligibility as determined by the Office of Student Financial Services at Iona University;

Scholarship Renewal Criteria

Scholarships of continuing Iona NSF S-STEM Scholars will be eligible for renewal each year provided that the scholars:

• Maintain financial eligibility and their major status in one of the targeted STEM areas
• Have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0
• Participate in NSF S-STEM Scholar cohort activities

 

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