Invitation to Apply
The AnchorSTEM Scholar Program invites you to thrive in a supportive, community-driven environment.
Join a cohort committed to academic excellence, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact in STEM.
Cultural Wealth
& Traditions
STEM Focused
Programming
Strong STEM Community
Research
Experiences
Individualized Mentorship
Emilio, Cohort IV
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Financial Need Met
Scholarship Benefits
As an AnchorSTEM Scholar, you’ll receive:
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Scholarship Funding up to full demonstrated federal need (as determined by FAFSA) renewable up to 4 years
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Networking opportunities to meet professionals in your field
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Summer Research and Internship experiences to grow professionally
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Community Building Events with faculty and scholars
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Close-Mentorship from faculty experts in your field
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STEM Enrichment Classes for personal and academic growth
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Conference opportunities to travel, network, and represent AnchorSTEM
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Summer Enrichment Programming to build community with fellow scholars
Qualifications and Award Criteria
An applicant must satisfy the following in order to be considered:
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Be accepted as an incoming first-year and full-time USD student in Fall 2025
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Available to engage in the summer 2025 experience (AnchorSTEM orientation, training, and research opportunities) at USD.
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Demonstrate financial need by completing and submitting the FAFSA application.
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Major in a STEM field
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Mathematics, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Integrated Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Biology, Environmental and Ocean Sciences, Science, Computer Science, or Behavioral Neuroscience.
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Application Timeline
Submit a USD admissions application
Complete the AnchorSTEM Scholarship Application
Submit a reference from a community organization mentor, counselor, etc.
Submit a FAFSA application
Frequently Asked Questions
Words from our Scholars
Angelus
Mechanical Engineering
AnchorSTEM made my college experience very smooth, I have gained a lot of networking opportunities. Also, it has opened my eyes to the different career opportunities that are offered in my field and has shaped me as to what kind of person I want to become and given me the academic support to get there.
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Theresa
Biology
As an AnchorSTEM scholar, I have been introduced to many faculty at USD that have supported me through my time here. My mentor Dr. Bell was kind enough to hear all my woes and thanks to the program I have establish many new friendship before beginning my first semester, which made the transition into university so much more easy.
