CNY STEM Scholars Program is offering more than $65,000 in scholarships through common application

SYRACUSE —  SRC, Inc. and C&S Companies, in partnership with the CNY STEM Hub, have announced the 2015 CNY STEM Scholars Program.  The program, now in its third year, is open to graduating high-school seniors who will be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. This year’s scholarship program will provide tuition […]

Already an Subcriber? Log in

Get Instant Access to This Article

Become a Central New York Business Journal subscriber and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more.

SYRACUSE —  SRC, Inc. and C&S Companies, in partnership with the CNY STEM Hub, have announced the 2015 CNY STEM Scholars Program. 

The program, now in its third year, is open to graduating high-school seniors who will be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field.

This year’s scholarship program will provide tuition support of up to $2,500 per year and a guaranteed summer internship at SRC, Inc. or C&S Companies, according to a news release issued by SRC on Dec. 16. Eight scholarships will be awarded, with up to three given to minority and female applicants.

There is no financial eligibility requirement. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a Central New York resident (living in the following counties: Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison, Cortland, Oneida, Oswego, and Tompkins), and be starting a degree program in the fall of 2015, the release stated. Students attending a college or university in New York state and students intending to study in certain STEM fields will be given preference during the selection process. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on academic merit, activities, and application responses.

“SRC has been amazed with the level of the students applying for these scholarships in the past. It indicates that we can grow our own high quality STEM workforce right here in Central New York,” Paul G. Tremont, SRC president, said in the release. “The local education system is preparing students to take on the challenge of a STEM career and we can offer financial support and an internship experience through this scholarship. Our ultimate goal is to hire these students and keep the best and brightest in CNY.” 

John Trimble, president and COO of the C&S Companies, added, “Supporting, hiring and retaining a high level of talent here in Central New York are the best ways to build a solid workforce and grow your organization. We are thrilled to be a part of it.”

The online application and additional information can be found on the CNY STEM Hub website at www.cnystem.com. The application deadline is March 15, 2015. Selections will be made in April and all applicants will be notified by May 1.  

Journal Staff: