Eligibility
- Must be a Black/African American high school senior or first-year college student, and New Mexico resident.
- Must plan to major in a STEM subject at a New Mexico institute of higher education or trades school. Applicants may also describe their proposed alternative pathway to a program that will result in licensure or accreditation within a STEM career field (for example, as a dental hygienist).
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
- Arrange for a letter of recommendation to be submitted to Explora from a high school STEM teacher or STEM mentor who can speak to your academic achievements and potential for success in pursuing a STEM degree.
- Arrange for an official high school transcript to be submitted to Explora from your school counselor or registrar.
Application Portfolio Requirements
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Información en español
- Completed Application (download below and complete)
- Brief Essay: in 500 words or less, answer the following questions:
- Describe your vision for your STEM future;
- Describe who or what inspired your passion for STEM;
- Tell us how you will inspire the next generation of STEM professionals in New Mexico!
- Letter of recommendation. Teachers and mentors: Complete this survey form to submit your letter of recommendation by June 30th, 2023.
- Official high school transcript. High school registrars, submit via email and identify the student in the subject line of your email, as follows: Explora STEM Scholars_STUDENT NAME Transcript. Submit by June 30th, 2023.
Completed application (with Essay) and transcript must be submitted via email to: STEMScholars@explora.us by the deadline.
Deadines
Apply now! Completed applications must be received by June 30th, 2023. Students are responsible for submitting their completed application, including the brief essay, by the deadline. High school staff are responsible for submitting the student’s Letter of Recommendation and Official Transcript by the deadline.
Program Benefits
- $2,500 scholarship
- Academic support and mentorship
- Eligibility to join Explora’s Career Pathways Program
- Participation in Explora STEM Scholars summer orientation program, with access to college readiness supports, mentorship opportunities, and more!