With help from Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, the DCCCD Foundation/Development Office has received $300,000 in congressionally directed funds to serve DCCCD students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). As part of the STEM Initiative for 2010, the DCCCD Foundation offers 100 student support awards, open to all new and returning students meeting the eligibility criteria in fall 2010.
Eligible students may apply for a $1,000 student support award to be awarded in two installments of $500 (for Fall 2010 and Spring 2011). Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better and enroll in a minimum of six credit hours each semester. A districtwide committee will select the recipients.
To apply for the
DCCCD STEM Initiative Student Support Award, students must provide two letters of recommendation from DCCCD faculty members or high school teachers and complete the
STEM Initiative Student Support Award Application (PDF - 493KB). All materials must be received by the DCCCD Development Office/Foundation
by Aug. 1, 2010, to be considered.
For more information, visit
http://www.foundation.dcccd.edu/STEMInitiative, or contact Ella Shaw at 214-378-1572 or e-mail us at
STEMscholarship@dcccd.edu.
DCCCD STEM Initiative Student Support Award
Amount of Award
$500 Fall 2010
$500 Spring 2011
Number of Awards/Year
100 awards will be made for fall 2010 and an additional 100 awards will be made available for fall 2011
Designated College
Open to students from any of the seven DCCCD colleges
Source of Funds
Congressionally directed appropriations for 2010 STEM Professions Initiative
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must have career interests in the STEM professions and/or in teaching in STEM disciplines.
- Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and enroll in a minimum of six (6) credit hours each semester.
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Application Process
- Complete
STEM Initiative Student Support Award Application (PDF - 493KB).
- Submit two letters of recommendation from a DCCCD faculty member or high school teacher (originals or scanned copies acceptable).
- Applications may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to: DCCCD Foundation, 1601 South Lamar St., Ste. 130, Dallas, TX 75215; fax (214-378-1510); e-mail (STEMscholarship@dcccd.edu).
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Selection Process
A districtwide selection committee will evaluate and select the applicants, based on the established criteria.
- Decision of the selection committee is final.
- The Development Office/Foundation will notify applicants of student support awards (either by phone, e-mail and/or letter).
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Applicant Requirements
- Complete a minimum of six (6) credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester.
- Must have career interests in the STEM professions and/or in teaching in STEM disciplines
- Attend at least three STEM events in order to retain award.
- Failure to meet these requirements will result in a reduction or loss of award benefits.
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Deadline
Completed application packets must be received and postmarked by Aug. 1, 2010. For further information, contact Ella Shaw at 214-378-1572 or e-mail us at
STEMscholarship@dcccd.edu.