The STEM Leadership Scholarship (formerly known as the WSTEM Leadership Scholarship) at Mount St. Mary's University recognizes STEM leaders who actively promote initiatives that advance STEM careers for students and foster a supportive culture for all STEM students. Applicants should demonstrate how their leadership efforts contribute to these goals, with particular emphasis on the impact on women in STEM. The STEM Leadership Scholarship is funded through an endowment donated by the George I. Alden Trust.
This scholarship is open to any rising sophomore, junior or senior student majoring or minoring in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, environmental science, health science, mathematics or neuroscience. Recipients of the STEM Leadership Scholarship will receive a housing scholarship. Scholarship winners must continue to show excellence and leadership in their area of expertise. Leadership may be demonstrated through roles such as tutors, student instructors, teaching assistants, research assistants; through pursuing research projects or internships on-campus or off-campus; active involvement in a science or mathematics club; or in other volunteer roles on the campus or in the community.
Applications are due by Friday, January 30, 2026.
Applicants to the STEM Leadership Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
In order to demonstrate your strength as an applicant, please submit a letter of interest which describes:
For questions about the STEM Leadership Scholarship please contact Marie Lalor, the Assistant to the Dean of the School of Science, Mathematics & Technology at 301-447-5260.