High school seniors awarded a $1,000 scholarship to study science, technology, engineering or math
The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joined the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry earlier today in St. Louis to honor 30 Missouri high school students who were selected for a $1,000 Missouri STEM Signing Day Scholarship.
The event, hosted at the St. Louis Science Center McDonnell Planetarium, brought together students, their families, education organizations, and STEM professionals to celebrate the student’s outstanding academic achievements and commitment to furthering their education and training as they pursue a career in STEM.
“STEM careers remain some of the top in-demand jobs, and the students selected for this prestigious scholarship have made it clear that Missouri’s future in STEM is incredibly bright,” said Dr. Bennett Boggs, Commissioner of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. “We are honored for the opportunity to join the Missouri Chamber as we celebrate their academic achievements to date and look forward to what their future holds.”
A list of the 2025 scholarship recipients can be found on the event’s website. To be considered for the STEM Signing Day Scholarship, students were required to apply and submit an essay explaining what has inspired them to pursue a STEM career pathway. Representatives from partner organizations, including MDHEWD, reviewed applications and selected scholarship recipients based on their demonstrated academic success and passion for STEM.
The Missouri Chamber Foundation’s Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition launched Missouri STEM Signing Day in 2019 to raise awareness of STEM pathways for students beyond high school. Powered by The Boeing Company and Missouri’s business community, the program continues to celebrate our future STEM talent in the state.
About the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development: The department works to empower Missourians with the skills and education needed for success. More information about MDHEWD can be found at https://dhewd.mo.gov or by following MDHEWD’s social media accounts.