St. Louis Academy of Science of St. Louis STEM Signing Day Scholarship

Just like signing days for athletes, The Academy of Science of St. Louis STEM Signing Day celebrates St. Louis high school seniors as they make their commitments to study a STEM field in 2-year, 4-year or technical college. STEM Signing Day is powered by the Boeing Company and hosted by The Academy of Science of St. Louis.

St. Louis STEM Signing Day is about recognizing your future. This program recognizes outstanding students who are inspired by STEM and dedicated to pursuing a STEM career pathway in postsecondary education and beyond, and raises awareness of companies in Missouri for future career opportunities that they and others can pursue.

The Academy of Science of St. Louis STEM Signing Day will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Webster University.

Eligibility Criteria
● Must be a 2026 graduating high school senior
● Must attend high school in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (the Missouri counties of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, and Warren; and the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair) – public, private, or charter
● Planning to attend 2-year, 4-year or technical college in Fall 2026
● Planning to pursue a STEM career path in college – either full degree or certificate program

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of passion for STEM learning, advancing society through STEM, high school activity involvement and scholarship.

*NOTE: *Please ensure that you complete the essay to your best ability. Short answers of 1-2 sentences for the essay prompts will not move your application forward. Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered.

The Academy of Science of St. Louis is excited to host and administer STEM Signing Day 2026 with financial support from the Boeing Company. The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Mathematics and Science Coalition launched the Missouri STEM Signing Day program in 2019 to raise awareness of STEM pathways for students beyond high school.

For more information or questions contact Kate Polokonis at kpolokonis@academyofsciencestl.org

Award
$1,000
Deadline
04/03/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Parent/Guardian Name(s)
  2. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Phone Number
  3. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Email
  4. High School Principal Name
  5. What best describes your post-secondary education plans?
  6. What are your career plans after post-secondary education?
  7. What inspires you to pursue a STEM career?
  8. What aspect of STEM do you feel will help our society in the future?
  9. List High School Activities, Offices Held, Sports, etc.
    • 1. Activity
    • 2.Years
    • 3. Office, Award, Letter, Recognition
  10. Are you able to attend the STEM Signing Day Ceremony from 6:00-7:30 pm on April 24, 2026 at Webster University?
  11. SIGNATURE REQUIRED: Use of AI Policy: The Academy of Science - St. Louis wants to hear your voice in your application. Students may use AI as a tool to help with essay topics, structuring an outline, research, or editing, but MAY NOT use AI to write the application or complete the essay. By signing your name, I acknowledge that I have read and will abide by the Academy of Science
  12. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize the Academy of Science - St. Louis and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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