Science Technology and Enhancement Program (STEP)

The “Science and Technology Enhancement Program (STEP)” is an academic excellence program designed for outstanding high school students, who are interested in pursuing degrees in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This scholarship is funded by the National Science Foundation and awarded by the STEP scholarship office. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The majors supported are biology and engineering technologies.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Level 1: President's Award

High school valedictorian; high school grade point average of at least 3.7; SAT score of 1,000 or better (math 500 or better and verbal 500 or better); ACT composite score of 21 or better (math 21 or better and verbal 21 or better); completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, which includes three years of science and mathematics (mathematics courses through pre-calculus but calculus preferred) with grades of “B” or better; and interest in majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Level 2: Provost's Award

High school salutatorian; high school grade point average of at least 3.5; SAT score 950 or better (math 475 or better and verbal 475 or better); ACT composite score of 20 or better (math 20 or better and verbal 20 or better); completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, which includes three years of science and mathematics (mathematics courses through pre-calculus but calculus preferred) with grades of “B” or better; and interest in majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Level 3: Dean's Award

High school grade point average of at least 3.0; graduation in the first quartile of a senior class; SAT score of 900 or better (math 450 or better and verbal 450 or better); ACT composite score of 19 or better (math 19 or better and verbal 19 or better); completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, which includes three years of science and mathematics (mathematics courses through pre-calculus but calculus preferred) with grades of “B” or better; and interest in majoring in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS

President's Award: $14,000 per year (Valedictorian)

Provost's Award: $13,000 per year (Salutatorian)

Dean's Award: $2,000 - $12,000 per year

For more information, Contact:

Vera McDaniels, Program Coordinator
Science and Technology Enhancement Program
Chemistry Department
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004
Phone :Phone: (713) 313-4259; Fax(713)313-4217
Email: mcdaniels_va@tsu.edu

Dr. Bobby Wilson, Program Director
Email: wilson_bl@tsu.edu

Dr. Victor Obot, Co-Program Director
Email: obot_vd@tsu.edu

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