Scholarships for STEM Transfers: Become a Clear Path Scholar!
Through funding provided by the National Science Foundation for a grant project called Clear Path, ESU is offering scholarships to full-time students transferring from County College of Morris, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Luzerne County Community College, or Northampton Community College and majoring in a STEM disciplines. The program is designed to help you find the "Clear Path" to your goals.
Realize Your Dreams!
As a Clear Path Scholar, you are eligible to receive:
- a scholarship of up to $20,000 to attend ESU
- a scholarship of up to $10,400 to attend County College of Morris, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Luzerne County Community College, or Northampton Community College
You will have access to support services that include:
- free tutoring (for advanced courses at ESU)
- an ESU student mentor
- activities for science majors.
Media and News about Clear Path
Check out this WNEP news story to see how some of our Clear Path Scholars are getting real-world experience doing field research for the Delaware River Watershed Initiative: ESU Student Research Helps Ensure Clean Drinking Water.
STEM students transferring to ESU from County College of Morris, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Luzerne County Community College, or Northampton Community College are eligible to apply to become a Clear Path Scholar.
Eligible majors: biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, computer security, environmental studies, marine science, mathematics, physics -- secondary education concentrations may be eligible -- contact clearpath@esu.edu to inquire.
Unsure if your educational interests match an eligible major? Want advice on pursuing
your dream of becoming a STEM graduate with a bachelor's degree?
Contact the Clear Path directors to discuss your educational and career expectations.
Clear Path Scholarships for Community College Transfer Students
In the largest single grant ever awarded to ESU, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded nearly $5 million to help transfer students complete their education at ESU.
The five-year grant for the project Clear Path provides scholarships for about 135 students who start their education at County College of Morris, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Luzerne County Community College, or Northampton Community College and transfer to ESU for bachelor’s degrees in such fields as biochemistry, physics, computer science and mathematic
Learn more about the research that guided the program design.
Application Information
We are accepting applications from students planning to attend any of the five partner schools in the academic year. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Goals
- Increase college degree completion among community college STEM* transfers to ESU.
- Establish a Clear Path - Increase communication and curriculum coordination among ESU and area community colleges.
- Provide scholarship money and additional support for community college STEM transfers.
Clear Path Scholars
- Will be selected from STEM applicants transferring to ESU from County College of Morris, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Luzerne County Community College, or Northampton Community College.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Will be awarded a maximum of $10,000 a year in scholarships to complete their bachelor's degree at ESU.
- Will attend Clear Path Scholar Seminars.
- Will participate in other Clear Path social and support events.
- Will be assigned a peer mentor who will help guide them on their path towards their bachelor's degree.
- Will have no-cost tutoring available for STEM classes.
Eligible majors: biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, chemical biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, computer security, environmental studies, marine science, mathematics, physics -- secondary education concentrations may be eligible -- contact clearpath@esu.edu to inquire.
Unsure if your educational interests match an eligible major? Want advice on pursuing
your dream of becoming a STEM graduate with a bachelor's degree?
Contact the Clear Path directors to discuss your educational and career expectations.
Got Questions? We Have Answers
What STEM degrees can a Clear Path Scholar major in?
Scholarships will only be provided to students majoring in the following STEM degrees: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Security, Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Mathematics, and Physics--secondary education concentrations may be eligible-- contact clearpath@esu.edu to inquire.
Absolutely! The majors specified are majors at ESU. You can be majoring in any major at your community college, including undeclared
Unfortunately, students majoring in psychology are not eligible for Clear Path. Other scholarships may be available. Contact admissions or your department chair for information on other scholarship opportunities.
All interested applicants need to complete a FAFSA application. This is the information that will be used to determine financial need.
Absolutely! Partial scholarships will be awarded. You will only receive as much scholarship money up to $10,000 as demonstrated by your financial need.
Yes, part of this program will help mentor you, provide you with training, and offer other activities designed to help maximize your success. Some are required, others are optional. None will require more than a few extra hours a semester.
There will be no cost for Clear Path Scholars to have a tutor for upper level (300/400) STEM classes.
Clear Path Scholars must be citizens of the United States, nationals of the United States (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), aliens admitted as refugees under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, or aliens lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
While there is no time requirement, every Clear Path Scholar must have accumulated 45 credits at the community college by the time they begin at ESU. Credits may be added as late as the summer prior to transferring to ESU.
Clear Path Scholars are selected using a number of criteria. GPA is only one component in scholar selection - a minimum community college GPA is not specified.
We encourage Clear Path Scholars to be full time students (at least twelve credits) whenever possible as this is the most efficient route to a degree. Students taking at least six credits are eligible for the program.
Your personal statement should explain why you wish to pursue your education in your selected STEM field. What is it in your life experiences that has influenced you and placed you on this path? What are your goals and why have you set those goals? Another option is to schedule an interview with the Clear Path liaison at your community college instead of writing a personal statement.
Absolutely! Dual enrollment students are eligible for Clear Path and transfer to ESU. Please apply! In order to clear the path to your bachelors degree we will carefully advise you to ensure that you can obtain your degree as efficiently as possible.
Yes, you can. If you took your labs virtually, we will accept those credits for the labs. However, your advisor will evaluate your laboratory skills, and if necessary, will work with you to improve your lab skills to meet professional standards and to ensure your success in upper-level F2F labs and the Clear Path Program.
There is no catch here. To remain a Clear Path Scholar you must maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA and make progress towards your degree in your STEM major. You need to meet with your CP advisor one time per semester and respond to a couple of questionnaires that collect information for Clear Path and for NSF. Group activities, tutoring and mentor interaction are optional but will benefit you academically and socially.
* This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers 1564534 and 2130103. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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