Prospective Students: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

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It's easier than you think to get a STEM scholarship. Take advantage of opportunities just for incoming STEM majors.

NKU's STEM students are the best and it's our privelege to support them every step of the way! If you're thinking about majoring in a STEM discipline at NKU, in addition to high-quality education, technology, and resources, you'll enjoy perks such as:

Math prep before you start college
Exclusive programs for new students
Scholarships just for STEM students
STEM student events and activities
Peer mentoring (from experienced STEM majors)
Paid student research opportunities

Declare Your Success!

Join a community of new NKU STEM majors. The following programs are designed to help students be successful, engaged, and happy in their college experience and their STEM community beyond NKU.

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TRUE ACCCESS Fellows

Transfer students and/or underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in STEM receive scholarship money, mentoring, research and career development opportunities.

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SOAR Scholars Program

The SOAR Scholars program helps new, academically-talented, low-income STEM majors at NKU succeed in their undergraduate studies, and prepare for their future career.