Parris Student Support STEM Scholarship

Established in 2004 by Tonya Parris ’92. Awarded to a rising sophomore, junior or senior with financial need, eligibility in the Federal Work Study program, and academic merit (GPA 2.8+). First preference for an African-American student pursuing engineering or computer science major. Second preference for an African-American or Hispanic-American student in the EOP program pursuing mathematics or science studies. Third preference for a student in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation. Recipients will be provided with the Parris Foundation web address so they can learn more about the mission and goals of the organization.

Student must have a FAFSA on file to demonstrate financial need according to federal financial aid guidelines. No additional application or inquiry is required in order to be considered for this scholarship. A review of students is done based on donor terms, and selection is made based on high academic achievement and financial need. Recipients are selected in the Spring for the following academic year.