Howard Community College’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Science & Technology Scholarship Program is designed to support full-time students majoring in any of the following content areas:

• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Life Science
• Mathematics
• Physical Science

*Medical majors are not covered by this program (i.e. pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy).

Scholarships will be awarded for up to two years. Scholarships vary in amount up to $6,000 per year and can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment and other needs. Scholarship recipients will be part of a learning community. Each will be assigned a faculty mentor and participate in a range of activities related to their major.

Please note: Students qualifying for an NSF scholarship may also apply for other financial aid and scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a U.S, citizens, Permanent Resident, or non-U.S. citizens in refugee or asylee statuses
• Have financial need (as defined for undergraduate students by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) rules for federal financial aid)
• Enroll full-time (12 or more credits)
• Have a 2.8 or higher grade point average (GPA)
• Agree to participate in a one-credit seminar per term and other program activities

Please select the appropriate academic year below for more information:

Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
(Includes: 2010 Summer 2, 3, and Fall; 2011 Winter, Spring, Summer 1, and Summer 1 Extended)