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To be considered for the STEM Scholars program, prospective students who are pursuing eligible majors and meet the admission criteria (listed above) should apply to ¶¶Òõ̽̽ using the Common or Coalition application link below by November 1^st for either Early Action or Early Decision I.

There is no separate application required, though students are encouraged to express their interest in STEM Scholars by providing their contact information below or emailing STEMScholars@uvm.edu.

Link to the Common or Coalition application

Students admitted Early Action or Early Decision I will be notified of their eligibility for STEM Scholars in mid to late December.  To be considered, students must complete the required short answer prompt (below) that will be due in early January. 

Short Answer Prompt

Our Common Ground at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ outlines six values that underpin the university’s inclusive and educationally purposeful community. At ¶¶Òõ̽̽, STEM students of all backgrounds and identities learn to solve complex problems, find their purpose, and challenge injustice in all its forms. 

Explain/describe how your personal and academic goals align with the STEM Scholars mission to develop STEM leaders with the skills and passion for creating inclusive spaces?  

How do you see STEM Scholars helping you achieve those goals?

Students selected to advance will be notified in late January/early February.  Students need to confirm attendance in one of the following options: 

• Attend the STEM Scholars: Leading Change session as part of the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Admitted Student Day programs on either February 14th or 21st.
• Attend the STEM Scholars: Leading Change virtual session on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00pm ET.  In addition, you must schedule a virtual interview to help us get to know you. Interviews will last about 10-15 minutes, and will be scheduled from late January through early March.

Students participate in either the on-campus event or the virtual session and interview process.  Candidates must participate in one of the two options to be considered for the STEM Scholars: Leading Change program.   

Students will be notified of acceptance into the STEM Scholars: Leading Change program in late March.  You must confirm your attendance by May 1st.

Enrolled STEM Scholars must attend the fully-funded six-week STEM Scholars: Leading Change Summer Bridge program starting in early summer.  It is our welcoming of STEM Scholars to the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ community as you move into your residence hall and meet your new cohort.