The Scholars-on-Track Scholarship, funded under an NSF S-STEM grant, provides up to $9000 per year to defray tuition costs. The scholarship is awarded to incoming Mount Saint Vincent students with a high academic profile and a promise of success in a scientific field.

The Scholars-on-Track Scholarship requires an annual commitment to remain in the program.  Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while majoring in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry at the Mount. They must participate actively in all components of the program.

Eligibility

• High School Seniors admitted to the College of Mount Saint Vincent for the Fall semester SAT-M score of at least 500 and SAT-V score of at least 450
• High school average of at least 87
• Grade of at least 87 in each of three years of high school laboratory science courses
• Interview at Dolphin Scholarship Day

Application Process

• Apply for Admission to the College
• Submit the separate scholarship application by February 1
• Send a letter of recommendation from one of your high school science teachers evaluating your abilities, achievements and potential for success in the sciences.
• Write an essay titled Why Science? Your essay (no more than two pages in length) must demonstrate a commitment to science and familiarity with three science careers (only one of which can be a medical field).
• Schedule an interview at Dolphin Scholarship Day
• Successful candidates will be notified by mail in late March. For more information, please contact Admissions at admissions@mountsaintvincent.edu or (718) 405-3304

Financial Aid
Students selected for this program will have  special access to the following during their time at the college:

• Freshman Science Resource Seminar
• Peer and Faculty Workshops
• Scholars Enhancement Activities—both cultural and educational
• Science Lounge
• Professional Experiences and Internships
• Summer Research Experience
• Career Development Workshops