Smart Energy Scholars

The National Science Foundation awarded a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) grant to Queensborough Community College and its partners at Binghamton University and Broome Community College (SUNY Broome). The goal of the program is to prepare students for careers in smart energy fields that will enable a future of alternative energy sources and energy efficient technologies. Scholarships will be awarded to a select cohort of Queensborough students who are academically talented and demonstrate financial need. While at Queensborough, S-STEM students will participate in a weekly webinar course. QCC students may also have opportunities to meet their peers at Binghamton University and SUNY Broome by attending events locally and in Binghamton. Students will receive advisement from faculty mentors and support from their colleagues at the partner institutions, including Queensborough graduates.

Priority will be given to applicants who are on track to graduate from Queensborough by spring 2025 and are pursuing A.S. degrees in STEM disciplines, especially chemistry, physics, and engineering. Other fields such as biology, mathematics, environmental science, or computer science will also be considered if funding allows. Additional eligibility criteria are found below.

Program Features

• Up to $10,000 per academic year towards cost-of-attendance through spring 2025
• Weekly online seminar with S-STEM Scholars from all campuses
• Travel and supplies funds for students involved in mentored research at Queensborough
• Coordinated advisement at Queensborough and Binghamton University
• Possible cohort-building events locally and in Binghamton
• Possible Smart Energy summer research opportunities at Binghamton University

Eligibility

• US citizenship or permanent residency
• Demonstrated financial need based on completed and filed FAFSA and TAP
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Maintain full-time enrollment at Queensborough in a STEM A.S. degree program
• Priority will be given to students who are
  • pursuing A.S. degrees in chemistry, physics, or engineering (other STEM degrees will be considered if funding allows)
  • on track to graduate from Queensborough by spring 2025
• Interest in further study in smart energy-related STEM fields after graduation
  • Students interested pre-med and other programs in the health sciences are encouraged to seek out other opportunities

Students should complete the Smart Energy Scholars Application to be considered for this program. Once eligibility has been confirmed, students may be asked to participate in an interview.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but priority will be given to those received by October 25, 2024.

Questions?

Please contact our Program Director: Dr. David Sarno

E-mail: dsarno@qcc.cuny.edu

Location: Chemistry Department

Telephone: 718-631-6058