Diversify the Future Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Register to View


We're steadfast in our commitment to inspire, educate and empower individuals passionate about pursuing a STEM career. Our mission at Diversify the Future is to remove the barriers faced by under-represented students in STEM and empower young people with the confidence to rise, advance and excel in STEM careers.

We connect people from under-represented backgrounds to access education opportunities in STEM through our scholarship funding.

Scholarship details

  • Diversify the Future Scholarship Fund will award successful students with up to $10,000 per year for a bachelor's degree program for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
  • The award will be paid directly to the recipient's university or college and may cover tuition and housing fees.
  • The scholarship will be awarded each year of the recipient's program, subject to meeting the university or college's minimum GPA requirement.

Eligibility requirements:

  • High school seniors applying to bachelor’s degree program for science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM), enrolling in Fall 2025.
  • A member of an under-represented group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial or ethnic populations, women, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc).
  • Applicants must currently reside in the Greater Chicagoland area but may apply to any U.S university or college.

Application Process:

  • Students must complete an application form and submit EITHER a written personal essay, OR a video essay in response to the following statement:

The purpose of the Diversify the Future Foundation is to provide Chicagoland residents from under-represented and disadvantaged backgrounds to access STEM-specific college scholarships. Why you believe you deserve this scholarship over other applicants?

  • ​Selected applicants will move forward to Interview with the Diversify the Future Board and will be notified following the deadline
  • The successful applicant will be notified in Summer with distribution of the award upon enrollment in the Fall
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