BEAM LA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

If you are selected for our scholarship, the amount you receive will vary based on your need and the gap in cost you have. The amount will not exceed $7,000 and it may vary for each school you are considering. The exact amount will be provided to you if you are selected.

Yes! If you are selected as a scholarship recipient you will continue to receive the same amount every year until you graduate, or up to 5 years, whatever comes first. There are certain requirements you will have to meet to keep receiving the scholarship, but we will share those once you’re selected as a recipient.

Yes, but we will be prioritizing students who have financial need. If you won a scholarship but you still have a significant amount to cover out of pocket, you are still a strong candidate!

As long as it is something in STEM, you’re eligible to apply! Below is a very general list of STEM majors, but it does not include every possible STEM major. If your major is not listed here, you may still be eligible. Reach out to Yesenia if you want to check your major eligibility.

Agricultural Sciences: Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Wildlife Science

Biological Sciences: Biology, Botany, Ecology, Entomology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Virology, Zoology

Computer Sciences: Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, Web Design

Economics: Economics, International Economics

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Geosciences, Atmospheric Sciences, and Ocean Sciences: Atmospheric Science, Geology, Paleontology, Marine Biology, Meteorology, Oceanography

Mathematics and Statistics: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics

Physical Sciences: Astronomy, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, any variation of these (Astrophysics, Biochemistry, etc.)

Social Sciences: Psychology (must be a B.S. not B.A. program)

Contact Yesenia or just apply! We know every college has its own unique majors and many of them may be considered STEM. If you’re unsure, let Yesenia know and she can confirm for you.

If you are undeclared but confident that you’ll major in something STEM, then you can still apply. Just keep in mind that if you get the scholarship, to keep receiving the scholarship every year you're in college, you'll have to show proof that you are pursuing a STEM major.

You should only submit financial aid packages for your top choices, or for the schools you are seriously considering attending. You can submit up to 3, but if you are only really interested in 1 or 2, that’s fine too, just submit those (although, we do prefer more than 1).

Because we will be going over the financial aid packages from your top choices during the meeting, it is required for you to have those available before scheduling a meeting. If you don’t think you can meet the deadline, contact Yesenia!

During the 1 hour meeting we will:

• Complete your semester check-in.

• Go over the BEAM College Scholarship.

• Review financial aid packages.

• Complete the scholarship intake form.

• Share information about our college program.

Before this meeting, make sure you email Yesenia the following:

• Your most recent HS transcript (and your current class schedule if not included in your transcript).

• Financial aid packages for at most the TOP 3 schools you are considering.