NYC STEM Talent Fund

NYC STEM Talent Fund

award money Award: Varies

Category: Other Scholarships

See website for details.


Eligibility Criteria:

Students residing in the United States who are:
  • U.S. citizens or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients;
    within four semesters of graduation;
  • attending an eligible four-year institution, located within the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island);
  • in pursuit of a degree in math, physics or neuroscience; and
  • able to demonstrate financial need.

Selection Criteria:

The NYC STEM Talent Fund invests in striving undergraduate STEM students, focusing on those pursuing pathways in math, physics and neuroscience. The fund aims to close the graduation gap for low-income, high-potential STEM students, paving the way toward undergraduate degrees and graduate school in the sciences.

Qualified students are eligible for all three of Last Mile’s core grants: rapid-response emergency financial assistance (mini-grants), bridge grants, and larger Last Mile grants, all to support their educational progress and help overcome unexpected financial obstacles.

This funding opportunity is open to students of all genders.

Application Materials/Process:

Application Material Requirements
  1. A current transcript showing your name and including major/minor areas of study
  2. A financial aid award letter showing your name, or other documentation demonstrating evidence of need
  3. A LinkedIn profile
  4. A U.S.-based email address



Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.

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