National Science Foundation S-STEM Program
The S-STEM Program supports talented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This scholarship is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program.
Iona University's NSF S-STEM Program offers scholarships to graduating high school students who are planning to complete a major in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science and who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Students receiving the Iona S-STEM Scholarship will receive a combination of scholarships and grants to cover the full tuition and program fees.
This scholarship funding is available for graduating high school students beginning their freshman year at Iona University in the Fall 2025 semester. For more information, contact Danielle Zalamea, at dzalamea@iona.edu or Dr. Sunghee Lee, the Principal Investigator (PI), at slee@iona.edu.
Eligibility Criteria
Students applying for Iona NSF S-STEM Scholars must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible non-citizen;
- Must commit to declaring their major in their freshman year in one of the targeted STEM areas (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science);
- Demonstrate academic talent or potential with a minimum high school math and science grade point average of 80 of 100 (At least 3-4 years of Math, including Pre-calculus or Calculus; At least 3 years of Science, preferably in their senior year);
- A statement demonstrating their desire to study one of the targeted STEM areas, and pursue a career in a STEM field;
- Demonstrate academic potential as evidenced in at least one letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, coach, club sponsor, or employer;
- Demonstrate financial need and establish Federal Pell Grant eligibility as determined by the Office of Student Financial Services at Iona University;
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the stated deadline.
Scholarship Renewal Criteria
Scholarships of continuing Iona NSF S-STEM Scholars will be eligible for renewal each year provided that the scholars:
- Maintain financial eligibility and their major status in one of the targeted STEM areas
- Have a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.0
- Participate in NSF S-STEM Scholar cohort activities
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually by the stated deadline
The determination of continuing eligibility will be made each year at the conclusion of the spring semester.
Apply in just 3 Steps!
Principal Investigator (PI) and Contact Person
- Sunghee Lee, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry, slee@iona.edu
Co-Principal Investigators
- Benjamin Gaines, Ph.D., Mathematics
- Kathleen Kristian, Ph.D., Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Eric Muller, Ph.D., Biology
- Smiljana Petrovic, Ph.D., Computer Science