The Rockhurst University SMART-STEM Scholars program seeks to support academically talented students with unmet financial needs to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Rockhurst.
The RU SMART-STEM Program focuses on Scholarships and Mentoring to Accelerate Retention and Training (SMART). SMART-STEM Scholars will be awarded scholarships up to $15,000 per year.
Applications are not currently being accepted. For information about future opportunities, please contact smart.stem@rockhurst.edu.
SMART-STEM Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish financial eligibility (Rockhurst’s FAFSA Code is 002499).
- Awardees must be a U.S. citizen, national, or have proof of permanent residency.
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in a degree track offered below:
- Biochemistry
- Biology: Organismal, Molecular, Environmental, General Track, Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Chemistry: ACS Approved Track
- Physics: Physics of Medicine, Biomedical Physics
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is expected for all Rockhurst University students, including SMART-STEM scholars. A minimum average GPA of 2.75, measured over the course of two consecutive semesters, is required to maintain the SMART-STEM scholarship. Rockhurst University's SAP standards can be found here.
Program Student Support Services
SMART-STEM scholarship program support services include, but are not limited to:
- Faculty and peer mentorship programs
- Networking opportunities with Rockhurst’s alumni and STEM career contacts
- Program-specific events
- Team-building activities within a cohort-based learning model
The RU SMART-STEM program is supported by the National Science Foundation (DUE 2325765)
