Scholarship

Baltimore Scores in STEM provides scholarship awards of $2,000* ($500 per year), in addition to ongoing mentorship, to one student each year to offset the expenses that student faces in pursuing their education in STEM. We are currently accepting applications. Please download the word document below, fill it out, and email it with the subject "2025 Scholarship Application - Your Name" to bmorescoresinstem@gmail.com .

We will be accepting applications until 05/31/2025. Our scholarship recipient will be announced in June 2025.

*Award recipient will receive $500 per year for 4 years on the conditions that they maintain 3.0 GPA, maintain their pursuit of a STEM degree, and remain in good standing with their academic institution.

Recipients of scholarships are determined based on the following criteria:

Resume
High school transcript
Completed application form (see below)
- Responses to 2 small essays reflecting on the student-athlete's participation in athletics as well as their passion to pursue an education in STEM

Application Form 2025.docx

Meet our past scholarship recipients:

Ashton Mayeux (2023)

Ashton is studying cybersecurity and statistics at Bowie State University with the support of our scholarship. Here, he continues his lifelong enjoyment of studying mathematics and is interested in learning how he can contribute to technology development. Ashton was involved in numerous sports growing up, where he notes that "with each sport, there was something unique that [he] learned that helped [him] grow as a person." We look forward to seeing Ashton continue develop his skills in mathematics and technology, and we are excited to hear about the amazing innovations he inspires.

Akil Smith (2022)

Akil is studying marine biology at the University of Miami with the support of our scholarship. His interest in studying marine life developed through his work experience at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and he aspires to not only further our understanding of ocean life but also to inspire greater representation of black males in STEM fields. Akil attributes his involvement in athletics to gaining lifelong skills including "leadership, vision, creating goals, knowing when to react, and calling the right plays." We are excited to watch Akil continue his exceptional devotion to academics, athletics, and leadership in the future.

NCAA compliance:

NCAA athletes of division I, II, and III may receive this scholarship according to the following NCAA bylaws:

Division I - 15.2.6.4 Athletically Related Financial Aid From an Established and Continuing Program -- Aid Exceeding $1,000. Each academic year, after a student-athlete has received $1,000 of athletically related outside financial aid, he or she may receive additional athletically related outside financial aid through an established and continuing program to aid students without the additional aid counting in the institution's financial aid limitations, provided: (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, Revised: 4/23/14, 5/1/19 effective 8/1/19, 7/2/19 effective 8/1/19)

(a) The recipient's choice of institutions is not restricted by the donor of the aid;

(b) There is no direct connection between the donor and the student-athlete's institution; and

(c) The financial aid is not provided by an outside sports team or organization that conducts a competitive sports program to an individual who is or has been a member of that team or organization.

Division II - 15.2.2.3 Financial Aid From an Established and Continuing Program. A student-athlete may receive financial aid through an established and continuing program to aid students even if such aid is related to athletics ability, provided: (Adopted: 1/14/12 effective 8/1/12, Revised: 4/14/15 effective 8/1/15):

(a) The recipient's choice of institutions is not restricted by the donor of the aid; and

(b) There is no direct connection between the donor and the student-athlete's institution.

Division III - 15.2.3.5 Athletics Leadership, Ability, Participation or Performance . A student-athlete may receive financial aid through an established and continuing program for the recognition of outstanding high school graduates, which may consider athletics leadership, ability, participation or performance, provided the following conditions are met: (Revised: 1/10/05, 8/22/06, 4/15/14, 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

(a) The award shall be made on only one occasion but may be disbursed over multiple years; (Revised: 8/22/06 4/30/09. 4/15/14)

(b) The donor of the aid shall not limit the recipient's choice of institutions to a specific institution; and (Revised: 1/21/17 effective 8/1/17)

(c) There shall be no direct connection between the donor and the student-athlete's institution. (Revised: 4/15/14)

Note: While most NCAA athletes are eligible for our scholarship, it is not required that applicants play a varsity sport at the collegiate level to be awarded this scholarship. B'more Scores is looking for any students who can reflect on how their participation in sports has influenced their development as a person.

Note: Baltimore Scores in STEM reserves the right to withold scholarship funding if students do not meet the standards for award recipients outlined above. Baltimore Scores in STEM reserves the right to forgo selecting an award recipient if the board of directors deems that no applicants meet the standards of the scholarship selection criteria.