The CASL STEM Scholarship will provide up to $5,000 per year toward the cost of attending a college or university for students enrolled in STEM majors. Recipients must remain enrolled in an eligible program and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA to receive award payments.
Scholarship Details
- Up to $5,000 per year for eligible STEM majors
- Funds may be applied to tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation, and some personal costs
- Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA
- Award applies to students enrolled full time in a four year degree program
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a high school senior graduating from a Chicago Public or Charter school
- Applicant must have a weighted GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Applicant must plan to enroll or be currently enrolled full time at a U.S. accredited nonprofit college or university
- Applicant must elect a STEM major
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need with household income no more than $75,000
- Participation in CASL programs is considered but not required
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application in full
- Write a personal essay of at least 300 words responding to one of the listed prompts
- Obtain two letters of recommendation addressing leadership, character, service, and academic excellence
- Submit the application, essay, and recommendation letters by April 1st
- Submit a video essay if selected as a finalist
The CASL STEM Scholarship was initiated by Ann and Tony Yeung thanks to their shared passion for education and STEM subjects. Ann and Tony discovered their enthusiasm for STEM at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Following graduation, both went on to successful careers in STEM-related fields.
As native southside Chicagoans from the Chinatown/Bridgeport neighborhood, the Yeungs wanted to give back to the community they came from. They hope this scholarship will help new generations of students in achieving their educational pursuits studying STEM.
