Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (ESTEAM)

Application for New Freshmen

 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

To be considered for the Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program, please complete and return the enclosed application and required documentation to: Admissions Office, Schofield Hall 112, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 by MARCH 1.  Students will then be selected by the ESTEAM Scholarship Committee and will be notified after April 15 or as soon as their file is complete . Alternates may be contacted later should a scholarship recipient decline an award.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Completed scholarship application
2. Official high school transcript and transcripts of any college courses you may have completed
3. Two letters of reference from a science or mathematics teacher – please use enclosed Reference Forms
4. A resume or list of your activities, honors, leadership positions, and interests
5. A one-page essay explaining your career objectives, why you are interested in participating in the ESTEAM program, and the extent to which receipt of this scholarship would be important and helpful
6. You must also file a FAFSA with the Financial Aid Office, preferably prior to March 1.  This scholarship takes into account financial need as determined by the United States Department of Education.
7. Scholarship recipients must be United States citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled full-time and majoring in an approved field of study.

For More Information...

More information on scholarships and financial aid is in the UW-Eau Claire Catalogue and available through the University’s website at http//:www.uwec.edu/FinAid/index.htm.

 

Application for New Freshmen

The selection of scholarship recipients is based on:  class rank, gpa, official ACT/SAT I scores, school and community activities and leadership, rigor of high school course work and grades earned, financial need, and the information requested on this application. 

I. STUDENT INFORMATION

(Please print or type)

Name:_____________________________________________________

Phone #: (       ) _________________________

Street Address:________________________________________________________

City: _______________________________________________

State:_____________ Zip:______________________

Social Security #: ______________________________

Intended Major: _____________________________________

Career Goal:

_____________________________________________________________

ACT Scores:   ACT Composite ________  ACT Math ___________

Are you a National Merit Finalist?  _____Yes ______No   

Official HS rank at the end of the (check one) _____6th    or    _____7th  semester  

Rank of ______ out of __________ (size of class).

Cumulative g.p.a.: __________

II. VERIFICATION:

 

Signature of Applicant for Scholarship: ______________________________________________________

Name of H.S. Counselor: __________________________

Counselor’s Phone #: (         ) _________________

Date of Senior Honors/Recognition Day: ________________

Date of Graduation: ____________________

Is student a WI Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient?

  _____Yes _____No

H.S. Counselor’s Signature: _______________________________________________________________