Challenging Problems and Sustainable Solutions – A Sustainability Scholarship for STEM Transfer Students

"This program funds low-income junior transfer students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who are studying science, technology, engineering and math ( STEM ) and interested in obtaining undergraduate degrees with a focus on sustainability and community. Incoming transfer students in any STEM discipline who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are welcome to apply. Selected students will receive up to $10,000 each year to support their education. Those selected will join a small cohort that will engage in sustainability activities and discussions throughout their undergraduate careers. This includes interacting with researchers and leaders on campus and the opportunity to join one of two sustainability certificate programs to supplement their STEM majors. Selected students will meet regularly with their small group of peers and will have opportunities to participate in sustainability-related lectures, professional development programs, conferences, and field trips. During their first semester, students will enroll in a 1-credit seminar with other members of their cohort. Students will subsequently enroll in the 1-credit Community Environmental Scholars Program ( CESP ) seminar for three semesters, which brings together students from many disciplines and uses community service and environmental or sustainability studies as the core organizing principles for a cohort-based mentoring and professional development experience. This is a great opportunity for additional funds for those interested in pursuing sustainable concepts in conjunction with their desired STEM program. This scholarship is funded by a National Science Foundation S- STEM award #2221468."