Science Scholars Program

Students who are pursuing a degree in Pure and Applied Science at Highline Community College and are eligible for financial aid may receive up to $5,265 per year through the Science Scholars Program.  

Areas of Study in Pure and Applied Science at Highline Community College:

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Drafting Design Technology
• Environmental Science
• Engineering
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Marine Science
• Oceanography
• Physics

Note:  Degrees in the health occupations are not eligible.

To apply for the scholarship:

1. Apply for financial aid at http://www.fafsa.edu.gov. Identify Highline Community College as one of your intended institutions. After your application has been processed (4-6 weeks), you will be notified of your aid eligibility. If you are eligible for financial aid, proceed to step 2.
2. Print and complete the application. On the reverse side of the application, complete the Personal Scholar Plan with an advisor in your academic discipline. Please contact us if you need assistance finding an advisor.
3. Include a copy of your most recent transcript.
4. Include one or two letters of recommendation from any source.
5. Submit the application and Personal Scholar Plan, with your transcript and letter(s) of recommendation to the administrative assistant on the 3rd floor of building 29.

Student Requirements:

1. Be eligible for federal financial aid
2. Be enrolled in at least 12 credits per quarter towards one of the degree programs listed above
3. Maintain a 2.5 minimum quarterly GPA
4. Provide one or two letters of recommendation
5. Be citizens of the United States, Nationals of the United States (as defined in Section 101 (a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), aliens admitted as refugees under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence
6. Participate in 30 hours of cohort activities from one or more of the following as approved by an SSP advisor:

• Industry panels

• 2-credit Human Powered Paper Vehicle class

• 2-credit Design and Build a Greenhouse class

• Cohort kick-off and end-of-year socials

• Cohort graduation ceremonies

• Industry field trips

• University visits

• Professional conferences

• Volunteer opportunities

• Internships

• Interdisciplinary projects

• 1-credit Science Seminar Series

• Honors colloquies

• Transfer workshops

• Career and job-finding workshops

• Writing and math workshops
  

7. Submit a Quarterly Report by the end of the first week of each quarter to renew your scholarship.

Questions?  Contact us.