National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholarship

The S-STEM Scholarship recognizes outstanding full-time and part-time students entering into Computer Information Systems (CIS) or Cybersecurity degree programs at MHCC. Recipients will be awarded up to $6,444 each year for up to three years, a maximum award of up to $13,152. S-STEM scholarships are made possible through a grant from the National Science Foundation and are considered “last-dollar” scholarships to be utilized after other aid.

Criteria:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
• Must be a first-year student enrolled in one of the following degree programs at the time the scholarship takes effect: Computer Information Systems (CIS), Cybersecurity: Networking and Security Operations, or Cybersecurity: Penetration Testing
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must be United States citizen, United States national, alien admitted as a refugee, or alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
• Must demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Requirements:
Once selected, the recipient must meet the following requirements in order to remain eligible for this scholarship.
• Must maintain part-time enrollment at MHCC (9+ credits per term) during each term the scholarship is in effect
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the MHCC Office of Financial Aid (excluding maximum timeframe requirements). Visit https://mhcc.edu/KeepMyAid/ for more information.

Scholarship Details:
• Funds will be distributed equally between fall, winter, and spring terms
• Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and fees only; no cash will be disbursed
• This scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years if sufficient funding is available and the recipient continues to meet the scholarship requirements.

Award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funds.