C3STEM is a partnership between Mount St. Mary’s University, Frederick Community College, and Montgomery College to support community college transfer students at Mount St. Mary’s University as they prepare for a future career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). C3STEM provides scholarship funds of $10,000 per year and a comprehensive pre- and post-transfer support system designed to improve student retention and promote placement in a STEM career or graduate education. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation’s S-STEM (Scholarships in STEM) program, which seeks to broaden the participation and success of underrepresented students in STEM by increasing the number of academically talented students with demonstrated financial need who earn degrees in STEM fields.
Have questions about the C3STEM Scholarship Program? Sign up for a one-on-one Zoom meeting with a faculty director at your community college or at MSMU. Meetings are for 15 minutes and can be scheduled on business days.
Montgomery College – Dr. Aubrey Smith and Dr. Franklin Gavilanez
Frederick Community College – Prof. Dina Yagodich
Mount St. Mary’s University – Dr. Melanie Butler
The program is designed for students transferring from area community colleges who want to complete a B.S. degree at MSMU in preparation for a STEM career. STEM, as defined by the National Science Foundation, does not include careers in the health professions.
Applicants for C3STEM must meet the following minimum requirements:
Complete the C3STEM Application
Pre-transfer support (after acceptance and before matriculation):
Post-transfer support (after matriculation):
If you have questions about the C3STEM Program, please contact us at c3stem@msmary.edu.