TCC STEM Promise Program Scholarship

TCC is proud to announce a scholarship program designed to boost the number of college graduates in science, technology, and engineering (STEM). Women and minorities who have been largely underrepresented in select STEM fields are highly encouraged to apply. STEM educators and employers agree that a diverse talent pool is vital if we are to create future technologies, to improve lives, ensure national security and grow our economy.

This scholarship awards a limited number of high-achieving students each year, and pays tuition and fees for 2 full academic years in one of our approved programs. Scholars will graduate having their tuition paid, ready to enter a career or to transfer to a 4-year college!

Apply for our STEM Promise Program now for the 2024-2025 academic year!

You may qualify if you:
- Are a new student to the College (or have no more than 24 TCC credits toward a degree program)
- Demonstrate college readiness by placing into College Composition (English 111) and Precalculus I (Math 161)
- Plan to enroll as a full-time student staring in the Fall of 2024 (at 12-18 credit hours per semester)
- Enroll in one of the following degree plans:

Associate of Science in Engineering
Associate of Science in Computer Science
Associate of Science in Science
Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Cyber Security
Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology
Associate of Applied Science – Mechatronics
Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science – Specialization in Diesel Marine Technician
Associate of Applied Science – Specialization in Medium/Heavy Truck Service Technician

Questions? Contact TCC’s STEM Promise Program Coordinator at 757-822-1498 or 757-822-7212 or mpollard@tcc.edu.

*While preference is given to students who are just beginning a two-year degree program and are considered traditionally underrepresented in select STEM fields (women and minorities) , anyone may apply and be considered for this scholarship.

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Full Tuition
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Supplemental Questions
  1. Please select your intended or current field of study:
  2. Please share about your career and educational aspirations and how you would benefit from this scholarship.
  3. Why do you think it is important for the STEM workforce to become more diverse? What role will you play in the diversification of STEM fields?
  4. Please provide the name and email address for a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) instructor, academic advisor/guidance counselor, or employer willing to provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
  5. Please upload your most current resume or use the following template. The resume should provide additional information regarding the applicants' personal, academic, professional and/or extracurricular activities.
  6. Current high school students, please upload a copy of your high school transcripts (unofficial will suffice). If not a current high school student, you may upload a copy of your GED transcript or college transcript.
  7. Have you successfully completed TCC's College Readiness Questionnaire? This is used to determine your readiness for College Composition (English 111) and Precalculus I (Math 161) - both which are requirements to be eligible for this scholarship? If you have not completed the College Readiness Questionnaire, please complete here: https://desurvey.vccs.edu/login
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