Developing an Ecosystem of STEM success for Built Environment Scholars Fall 2023

NSF S-STEM Scholarship Application - BES

The S-STEM Program awards scholarship of up to $7000 per academic year!! If you are selected, you will receive the scholarship money and also be invited to be part of a community of success where you may benefit from academic and student support services to help you succeed at City Tech. You may also be invited to participate in undergraduate research and/or internships to earn additional money! Please read the application and apply if you are eligible.

The S-STEM program focuses on providing scholarships to students enrolled in the majors relating to the Built-Environment housed in the Departments of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology (CMCE), Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (ETET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), and Environmental Control Technology (ENVC). The scholarship amount will be based on the applicants’ unmet financial need as verified through the Financial Aid Office. This scholarship is eligible for automatic renewal each year provided the applicant maintains eligibility.

If awarded the scholarship, you will have additional opportunities to benefit from academic support services, internships, and research experiences.

Eligibility Requirement:

(1) Be a U.S.citizen, permanent resident, nationals, or refugee;

(2) Be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree in one of the Built-Environment majors:

Civil Engineering Technology/AAS
Construction Engineering Technology/BTECH
Environmental Control Technology/AAS
Electrical Engineering Technology/AAS and BTECH
Mechanical Engineering Technology/AAS and BTECH

(3) Demonstrate academic ability or potential through GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or math placement (MAT 1275 CO-College Algebra and Trigonometry or above); and

(4) Be eligible for Federal Pell grant.

If you have any question, please email Prof. Villatoro melanie.villatoro99@citytech.cuny.edu, subject line: S-STEM BES

The following information has been requested from the National Science Foundation for the purpose of tracking the success of the S-STEM program, and as a condition of the award for scholarship. The information will be used by S-STEM advisors at NYC College of Technology (City Tech) and will be reported to NSF. Certain demographic information (gender, ethnicity, race, disability) is optional. All information will be kept confidential, although NSF or its agents may contact you in the future to request your further participation in evaluation of the S-STEM program. Such research will be used to help improve the program, but you are not required to participate beyond providing the required information below.

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* 1. Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

CUNYfirst EMPL ID *

City Tech Email Address *

Other Email Address, if preferred

Phone Number

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* 2. Date of Birth

Date / Time

Date

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* 3. Address

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

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* 4. Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? (necessary to receive a stipend)

Yes

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* 5. Gender

Male

Female

Do not wish to provide

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* 6. Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

Do not wish to provide

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* 7. Race

White

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Do not wish to provide

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* 8. Disability (check yes if any of the following apply)

Yes
                  Deaf or serious difficulty hearing

                  Blind or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses

                  Serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs

                  Other serious disability related to a physical, mental, or emotional condition

Do not wish to provide

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* 9. Program/Major

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* 10. Associate or bachelor's program?

Associate

Bachelor's

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* 11. Educational level?

Freshman (0-30 completed credits)

Sophomore (31-60 completed credits)

Junior (61-90 completed credits)

Senior (91 or more completed credits)

Already have a bachelor's or higher degree

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* 12. GPA ?

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* 13. Do you work while enrolled in school?

Yes

If yes, please indicate your position and the department or office.

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* 14. How did you first learn about the BES S-TEM scholarship Program?

Professor

Flyer

Another student

Research mixer

College website

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Recommendation: Please provide contact info of a current/past professor or teacher that can provide a recommendation letter on you behalf. We will contact them separately once you submit this application.

Recommender’s Name *

Institution/Organization/Department

Title

E-mail Address *

Phone Number

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* 16. Please provide a brief personal statement (up to 250 words) describing why you want to participate in the program. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOUR CAREER GOALS ARE AND HOW THE PROGRAM CAN ASSIST IN MEETING YOUR GOALS.

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* 17. Certification/Release:

By submitting this application, I attest that I have read and understand the criteria for the scholarship for which I am applying. I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee an award. I hereby give New York City College of Technology permission to share this information in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act for the purpose of recruitment, employment, and other scholarship opportunities only.

By checking this box and signing my name below , I certify that the information contained in this form is true. I also give my permission for all information in this form as well as the relevant information in my City Tech record, including transcript and entrance information, to be available to my S-STEM advisors for the purpose of reporting to NSF and determining continuing eligibility for this scholarship. I realize that NSF or its agents may contact me to request further information for the purposes of evaluation of the S-STEM program, but that I am not required to participate. I also understand that this form will become a part of my official student record at City Tech.

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Date of Birth

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* 3. Address

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* 4. Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident? (necessary to receive a stipend)

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* 5. Gender

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* 6. Ethnicity

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* 7. Race

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* 8. Disability (check yes if any of the following apply)

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* 9. Program/Major

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* 10. Associate or bachelor's program?

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* 11. Educational level?

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* 12. GPA ?

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* 13. Do you work while enrolled in school?

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* 14. How did you first learn about the BES S-TEM scholarship Program?

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* 15. Recommendation: Please provide contact info of a current/past professor or teacher that can provide a recommendation letter on you behalf. We will contact them separately once you submit this application.

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* 16. Please provide a brief personal statement (up to 250 words) describing why you want to participate in the program. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOUR CAREER GOALS ARE AND HOW THE PROGRAM CAN ASSIST IN MEETING YOUR GOALS.

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* 17. Certification/Release:

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* 18. First name and Last name