Letha Richards STEM Award
The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize talented students who have demonstrated a passion for science, technology, engineering or math, and provide financial support to these students during a STEM summer research opportunity or attendance at a four-year college or university the following semester.
Eligibility/Requirements
- Must have applied or been into a STEM program at a 4-year institution.
- Must be active in the Math and Science Symposium at Coahoma Community College.
- Students can prove to have a strong interest in STEM based on math and science courses taken at Coahoma Community College.
- Accepted majors
Agricultural Science
Biology
Biology Education
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Environmental Science
General Science
Horticulture
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Pre-Civil/Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Chemical and Engineering - Must have completed at least one year at Coahoma Community College.
- GPA requirement: 2.50 overall GPA in math and science courses. (Calculated over a minimum of 16 hours. Remedial courses are excluded).
- Graduating CCC Sophomore. (May 11, 2024 graduation)
Amount: $500
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024