For high school graduates majoring in STEM, the Council of the Great City Schools and Dr. Bernard Harris have partnered to offer the CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship Program (science, technology, engineering, and math)
The scholarships, named for a former astronaut, physician, and entrepreneur Bernard Harris, the first African American to walk in space, are open to graduating seniors in urban school districts covered by the Council in 2022.
Two African American and two Hispanic students pursuing courses in STEM-related professions in college next autumn will each receive four $5,000 scholarships, consisting of two males and two girls.
SPONSORS OF SCHOLARSHIP
BERNARD HARRIS
Former NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. founded The Harris Institute, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, to help socially and economically underprivileged communities locally and across the country. The organization aims to reach the most underserved populations in the areas of Education, Health, and Wealth. The institute promotes initiatives that help people realize their potential and achieve their ambitions, especially minorities and those who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged. The Harris Institute’s objective in education is to fund social, recreational, and educational initiatives that will help adolescents grow and realize their full potential. According to the Harris Institute, a planned education program and the utilization of positive role models can help children get ready now for future employment. THI programs have been used by and benefited more than 50,000 pupils.
Based in Washington, D.C., the Council of the Great Urban Schools is the only national group that solely represents the requirements of urban public schools. Its goal is to advance the cause of urban schools. It is made up of 76 significant city districts.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Bernard Harris and the Council of the Great City Schools firmly believe that education is essential for our nation’s advancement, development, and economic expansion. They have formed a collaboration to raise awareness of the demand for more math and science graduates, particularly among marginalized groups. They are working to encourage racial minorities who want to major in math and science by offering this award. Two Black and two Hispanic students who are currently finishing their high school careers in a membership district of the Association of the Great City Schools will each receive a $5,000 scholarship award. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in chemistry, technology, engineering, or mathematics and must be admitted for full-time enrolment at a four-year university or college in the upcoming academic year (STEM). The Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. Memorial Scholarships support disadvantaged students interested in professions in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Dr. Harris is an exemplary role model committed to acting as a mentor to the awardees. He is a former astronaut, physician, and businessman. A committee chosen by the Council of the Great City Schools will evaluate the applications. Dr. Harris will choose the recipients, who will be notified in June. The scholarship will be provided to the University of the Recipient’s Choice, and during the academic year 2022–2023, it may be used for tuition and associated costs.
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications should demonstrate the applicant’s high school academic success, leadership abilities, or volunteer work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, as well as their dedication to pursuing careers in these fields. The candidate must be admitted as a full-time scholar at a four-year university and have a minimum 3.0 overall average grade point average in order to become eligible for the award. A list of STEM different courses, two one-page papers, a high school transcript, and two short recommendations from referees must all be submitted by applicants. In the same academic year, no one is eligible to receive more than one grant from the Board of the Great City Schools. The Harris Foundation and the Council of the Great City Schools employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply for these awards. Every applicant must be enrolled in a Council of the Great City Schools district public school. The list of CGCS districts can be seen at www.cgcs.org/domain/57. (Toronto-based students are ineligible.)
APPLICATION LINK
Interested persons can now apply here https://www.cgcs.org/domain/19
