American Dream for STEM

UPDATED 2025/2026

This scholarship is established for international students pursuing STEM-related majors in order to encourage them to believe in the American Dream and persevere despite many hardships.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 3.5 (B+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled full time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate service to others
  • Must demonstrate leadership
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Must belong to one of the following student populations:
    International Students (F1 Visa)

 

  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Animal Health Technology
    Biology
    Chemistry
    Dental Assisting
    Engineering
    Physical Therapist Assistant
    Physics
    Radiologic Technology
    Computer and Information Sciences
    Geographic Information Systems
    Geography
    Geology
    Health Information Technology
    Mathematics
    Medical Assisting
    Phlebotomy
    Physical Sciences

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    Award funds will be disbursed:
    Immediate release of full award (May)

    Award
    $500
    Deadline
    02/17/2026
    Supplemental Questions
    1. 2025: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
    2. 2025: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
    3. 2025: Community Service. Please share your experience regarding ways you give back to your community, this may include volunteerism, or helping out with family, friends, church, etc. (500 words)
    4. 2025: Leadership. Please describe your individual leadership style and discuss a specific incident or event where its characteristics demonstrated beneficial service to the campus or your community. Additionally, define what that service has meant to you. (500 words)