Science Leadership Scholarship
In partnership with Science-U, Penn State’s Center for Nanoscale Science has created a scholarship opportunity for motivated high school students from diverse backgrounds to attend Science Leadership, July 7-11, 2025. To learn more about the Center for Nanoscale Science as a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), please visit its website. Applications are due January 17, 2025!
Science Leadership Camp Description:
Dates: July 7-11, 2025 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Day & Residential Spots Grades 9-12
Are you ready to become a leader in the science world? Join us for Science Leadership camp, where your passion for science meets your desire to make a difference in the world! Throughout the week, participants are encouraged to think big and lead boldly. You’ll tackle real-world challenges in your community and craft a vision for change using your unique leadership and scientific skills. Learn from inspiring Penn State science students and faculty who will share their journeys and insights, giving you a glimpse into the future of science leadership. But that’s not all! Get ready to dive into cutting-edge research and engage in hands-on science activities that demonstrate concepts most don’t encounter until college. Whether you’re brainstorming solutions to global scale issues or exploring the latest scientific breakthroughs, you’ll be equipped with the tools to make a difference. Join us at the University Park campus for a transformative experience that will stay with you through high school, college, and beyond.
Note: The first full day of camp is Monday, July 7, but residential campers will check in to the dorms on the evening of Sunday, July 6. Also, high school camps with residential spots may have evening activities scheduled that are open to and recommended for all campers! These evening activities will be communicated to registered campers as soon as possible and flexible arrangements can be made for day campers if they are unable to stay for evening activities. For more information about residential camps, click HERE!
Links to Scholarship Documents:
Below is a link to the entire scholarship document containing the Instruction Page, the Application Form, and the Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form. Click the link to download the document. Tips for completing a fillable PDF are below, or you may print the document and complete it by hand. When returning the completed documents electronically, please add your name to the document title.
Scholarship Requirements
- This scholarship requires the submission of an Application Form, a 1-2-page essay answering three questions, and a STEM Teacher/Mentor Recommendation
- The Application Form and STEM Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form are below and available at: https://science.psu.edu/outreach/scienceu/scholarships
- All forms and essays are due by January 17, 2025. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Make It Matter Scholarship Committee and applicants will be notified of award decisions by January 31, 2025
This scholarship program seeks to attract individuals who value diversity and inclusion. Applicants from populations that are underrepresented and/or underserved in STEM are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Timeline:
- All materials are due by January 17, 2025.
- Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Science Leadership Scholarship Committee.
- Applicants will be notified by January 31 which is before Science-U registration opens.
Submission Requirements
• This scholarship requires the submission of an Application Form, a 1-2-page essay answering three questions, and a STEM Teacher/Mentor Recommendation.
• The Application Form and STEM Teacher/Mentor Recommendation Form are below and available at: https://science.psu.edu/outreach/scienceu/scholarships
• All forms and essays are due by January 17, 2025. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified of award decisions by January 31,
2025.
Email: sciencecamps@science.psu.edu
For paper application forms, questions, or more information, contact the Science-U office at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu.
Quotes from past scholarship recipients:
This program has given me a chance to see what college life will be like … and it has allowed me to spend my summer learning more about different sciences.
thank you for giving me the opportunity to get to know more about the STEM field and spend part of my summer at Penn State.
Follow these steps to complete a PDF Fillable Form:
1. Download and Install Adobe Reader Software. To access, view, download, complete and print fillable forms you will need to use the latest Adobe Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for free and can be downloaded from https://get.adobe.com/reader/ if your computer does not have it currently. Follow the instructions from Adobe to properly install the software. 2. View the Form, and then Save it to your computer. Click the button or website link that leads to the form. When it is open, select the “Download” or “Save” icon. You might be given the opportunity to choose where to save your PDF form. If you are not able to choose the folder location, it will be saved to your "Downloads" folder. 3. Open the Form and complete it. Locate the PDF file you saved in the last step in Windows and double click it to open. When the form is open, proceed to fill it out as required. 4. Save the PDF Form with a new name. When the PDF form is complete, save it as a new document with your last name in the title. (example: ApplicationForm_Science). At this point, you can attach the completed and saved document to an email and send it back for review. Alternatively, you may print it to be mailed or faxed. |
Questions?
Contact us via email at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu or give us a call at (814) 865-0083.
Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802
For more information, please see Information for Parents from the Penn State Office of Ethics and Compliance.
