Girls with Heart Scholarship
Locally sponsored by Dover Corporation
Thank you for joining us for this year’s STEM Goes Red event on November 18th. We are thrilled to share our “Girls with Heart” scholarship opportunity with you.
Application Open Date: November 25, 2024
Application Close Date: March 4, 2025
This year, the “Girls with Heart” program will award three (3) scholarships:
One (1) $5,000 two-year scholarship ($2,500 each year).
Two (2) single-year scholarships of $2,500 each to qualifying applicants.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Previous Chicago Go Red Goes STEM event participant
• Must be 16 or older
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Identify as female
• U.S. citizen/permanent resident of the U.S.
• Applying for funding for the following:
- Attendance at a college or university with the intent to major in a STEM-related field
- Attendance at a vocational or technical trade institution with a focus on earning a degree/certificate in a STEM-related field
- Enrollment in a STEM enrichment program
- Funding towards an SAT/ACT prep program.
Completed applications must be submitted by March 4, 2025.
The documents listed need to be included in your application. Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
1. Student Application
2. Written Essay (choose two questions from the list)
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation
4. One copy of your current high school transcript
SUBMIT APPLICATION IN 1 OF 2 WAYS:
1. Online: 2024 Girls with Heart Online Application
2. Email: ChicagoSTEM@heart.org a downloaded and completed 2024 Girls with Heart Application
TRANSCRIPTS AND RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Transcripts and recommendation letters should be submitted by the teacher/counselor/administrator. Students cannot submit their transcript or recommendation letters.
• Provide the email address of the teacher/counselor/administrator who will be submitting documents.
• An email invitation will be sent to them to upload documents.
