Applications accepted March 15, 2026 thru April 15, 2026

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The Charles Herbert Flowers Foundation ™  (CHFFINC ™ )

 STEM Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field at an accredited four-year college or university.

Each recipient will receive a scholarship of $2,000 to cover tuition and/or expenses for four year degree programs and $1,000 for two year programs

The scholarship is designed to expand access to STEM education for students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and financial need, particularly those who have experienced educational or economic barriers to accessing STEM opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Reside in North Carolina
• Have a minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Plan to enroll full-time in a STEM major at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.
• Submit the most recent high school transcript(s).
• Provide proof of acceptance letter to an accredited  college or university in a STEM discipline.
• Demonstrate financial need, as outlined in the application.

Priority Consideration

In alignment with its charitable mission, CHFFINC ™  gives priority consideration to students who have experienced educational or economic barriers to pursuing STEM pathways.

This may include:

• First-generation college students
• Students from low-income households
• Students attending under-resourced or Title I schools
• Students from rural or economically distressed communities
• Students with limited access to advanced STEM coursework, mentorship, or enrichment opportunities

Eligible Fields of Study

Students pursuing degrees in the following STEM fields are especially encouraged to apply:

• Aviation/Aerospace
• Engineering (all majors)
•  Biomedical Sciences
• Agricultural Science
• Computer Science/Technology

Selection Process

Scholarship recipients are selected through a holistic review process that considers:

• Academic achievement
• Financial need
• Commitment to a STEM field of study
• Leadership, service, or community involvement
• Educational context and access to opportunity

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Charles Herbert Flowers Foundation ™  is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate in the administration of its scholarship programs on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or North Carolina law.