The Bold.org Platform has announced the Latinas in STEM Scholarship, funded by Angelina Kitman. The program is announced for first-generation college students and high school seniors or undergraduates. The program welcomes students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Many students, particularly female students of color, come across many difficulties in seeking higher education, which leads them to under-representation, such as in the field of STEM. Therefore, this scholarship has been created to support first-generation Latinas interested in these fields.
Females applying for this scholarship will get selected for awards based on their application. They will describe themselves and how they plan to make a positive impact on the world through a career in STEM and other selection criteria. One applicant will get selected for an award amount of $2,500. The amount will be used entirely for the recipient’s educational purposes, such as managing their tuition fees, books and other materials, transportation, room and board, and other related and required education-related expenses. Students will get motivated through this program and will be able to build their careers in STEM fields.
Bold.org is a platform that provides a streamlined, secure scholarship service, matches students to scholarships based on the student’s profile. The Latinas in STEM scholarship is funded by Angelina Kitman to provide easier access to education for young female students looking to pursue careers in the STEM field.
Brief Description
The following table displays short information about this program
| Organization | Angeline Kitman & Bold.org |
|---|---|
| Education Level | High school seniors or undergraduates |
| Subjects | STEM |
| Amount | $2,500 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | March 31, 2022 |
| Application Fees | None |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who Is Eligible?
Applicant must:
- Be A female first-generation student from Latina
- Be a high school senior or undergraduate
- Be interested in STEM field
How to Apply?
Students who are eligible and want to secure their future in the STEM field should create their account on the Bold.org platform if they are new to this platform. Those who already have an account can log in using login credentials and access the scholarship program. Applicants need to write an essay in which they must tell about themselves, such as who they are, their achievements and information, academic excellence, etc., and how do they plan to make a positive impact on the world through a career in the STEM field. Use the below link to get started with the application process.
All students should click here to learn about the rules for this program.
Benefits
Applicants for this program will get eligible for the awards based on their application, essay where they will describe themselves and how they plan to make a positive impact on the world through a STEM career, and other selection criteria. One applicant will get selected for an award amount of $2,500. The amount will be utilized for the recipient’s educational purposes, such as to manage their education-related expenses, including their tuition assistance, books, transportation, library fees, and other related and required expenses. The program will motivate and encourage females of Latina to pursue education and build up their careers in the STEM field. This will lead them to achieve their education and career goals and fulfill their dreams which will also be an inspiration for other women to secure their position in the STEM field.
Application Deadline
All the interested females should read out the scholarship details mentioned above and follow the application process no later than March 31, 2022. Applicants received after this date will not be taken under consideration.
