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STEM Scholar Program

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The STEM Scholar program at TCU represents one of our most ambitious programs. The full four-year scholarships provide academic support and leadership development designed to increase the numbers of academically talented students who show a commitment to using STEM education to support underserved communities. These impressive students positively impact the strength and vitality of the TCU community through their academic achievements, community involvement and commitment to the greater good.

Cumulative GPA >3.54

100% Retention Rate

Full 4-year Scholarship

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Meet Jordan Ross who plans to become a leader in the electrical engineering field.
Meet Jordan

Criteria

We welcome applications from high school students who:

  • currently attend high school in the North Central Texas Region: Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Erath, Hood, Somervell, Johnson, Ellis and Navarro counties.
  • demonstrate a personal commitment to using STEM education to support underserved communities.
  • plan to pursue a STEM major while at TCU. You may change your field of study to another STEM field while at TCU.

STEM Majors at TCU

  • Applied Geoscience
  • Astronomy & Physics
  • Bachelor of Combined Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biophysics
  • Biology
  • Business Information Systems
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Educational Studies (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Physics)
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Mathematics
  • Middle School Education (Math, Science)
  • Movement Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutrition
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Secondary Education (Life Science, Physical Science)

Benefits Beyond the Scholarship

  • 4-week Summer Enrichment Experience includes “Intro to Scientific Thinking” class
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Educational Travel and Study Abroad
  • Mentoring
  • Networking
  • Internships
  • Academic Workshops
  • Leadership and Professional Development
  • Tutoring
  • Weekly Meetings
  • Academic Advising

SCHOLARS AS LEADERS

TCU's STEM Scholars lead the way both on and off campus to influence their community.
How We’re Serving Our Communities

Our Team

Interim Director:                         Dr. Laura Luque
                                                            l.luque@tcu.edu

Program Graduate Assistant:  Richard Fordjour
                                                            r.fordjour@tcu.edu 

                   Questions: STEMScholar@tcu.edu

TEAM BUILDING

Through the Summer Enrichment program, each cohort of TCU STEM Scholars participates in a variety of team-building activities, including daily workshops and off-campus enrichment exercises, geared to foster connections and encourage collaboration and discussions beyond the school setting.
See Event Photos