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The Science Scholar is an ambassador for the science, mathematics and engineering programs at the University of St. Thomas. Our Science Scholars represent the science, mathematics and engineering programs at various functions during their studies at the university, and by their leadership. Consequently, we are looking for well-rounded, high-achieving candidates with a love and contagious excitement for science, mathematics and engineering.

Applicants must be:

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• High school seniors during the 2024-2025 school year
• High school GPA of 3.70 or greater (at your time of your application)

Scholarship recipients must major in one of 12 undergraduate academic areas:

• Actuarial Science
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Data Analytics
• Engineering – Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical
• Environmental Science
• Exercise Science
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Neuroscience
• Physics
• Statistics

Recipients must maintain a 3.70 institutional GPA to renew their scholarships. Scholarships may be renewed for three years.

Interested students who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements will be asked to complete the information below when applying for the Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship.

• A list of all of the science and mathematics courses, not listed on your current transcript, that you will complete before you graduate from high school.
• List and briefly describe up to three leadership experiences you have had in the past four years.
• Briefly describe why you are interested in the Science, Mathematics and Engineering Programs at St. Thomas.
• The name, email address and discipline of a teacher who would provide a letter of recommendation for you if selected as a finalist.

An invitation will be sent to qualified applicants to attend the 2025 Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship Day, held on February 1, 2025, where scholarship applicants will sign up to take tests in different STEM fields. Finalists are selected in part based upon testing results.

If selected as a finalist, we will contact the teacher you listed on your application for a letter of reference. In addition, you will be asked to provide an essay discussing your plans in science, mathematics, or engineering, and explaining how an education at St Thomas will contribute to them. Interviews of finalists will take place on March 1, 2025.

December 15, 2024
Deadline to submit an application for the Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship

January 24, 2025
Deadline for invited candidates to register to attend Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship Day

February 1, 2025
Deadline for invited finalists to submit supporting transcripts to the Admissions Office

February 1, 2025
Science, Mathematics and Engineering Scholarship Day

Mid February, 2025
Finalists will be selected and asked to interview with the scholarship committee. The scholarship recipients will be chosen from these finalists.

March 1, 2025
Finalists will be interviewed by the committee

Late March, 2025
Announcement of two full-tuition and three $10,000 scholarships

How many students typically apply for the scholarship?
While numbers vary from year to year, the average number of applicants is around 200.

What is the format of the scholarship tests?
Each test will be administered at St. Thomas on a computer and will be multiple choice. Students will be given between 15-20 minutes to complete each exam (depending on subject area).

What material is covered on each test?
Click here to view the test description.

Can I use a graphing calculator for the test?
To complete the scholarship tests, you will need a scientific calculator. A graphing calculator is permitted but will not give you an advantage over students without one.