A science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree puts you at the forefront
of solving the complex problems our world faces today. Skills attained through STEM
education include problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, decision
making, leadership, entrepreneurship and more. With a STEM degree, you’ll be prepared
for many high-paying career opportunities after college.
STEM scholarships are available for eligible students majoring in approved science, technology, engineering
or math fields. Additionally, students have the opportunity to represent the USC Salkehatchie
STEM program in our community through our paid ambassador program.
Opportunities
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie STEM Program partners with Savannah
River Reuse Organization, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Department of Energy
throught the WORC grant to provide scholarships and paid internal internships as well as paid external internships to students enrolled at our campus. These grant funds also support STEM professors
and provide STEM outreach.
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Community Capacity
Building Grant Program (CCBGP) Funding Opportunity has awarded $1,978,646 to USC Salkehatchie
for a STEM bus to serve our local schools and communities in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell,
Colleton and Hampton counties.
The bus will make visits to schools, educating students about clean energy solutions
while incorporating science and math standards. The STEM bus will also participate
in community events.