Great Minds in STEM

🚨 FINAL EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

There’s still time to apply for the Great Minds in STEM STEM Scholarship! 🎓

Due to continued interest and to give students additional time to complete their applications, the deadline has been officially extended one final time.

📅 NEW FINAL DEADLINE: May 15 at 11:59 PM PST

If you’ve been working on your essays, gathering materials, or waiting for the right moment to apply—this is your opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to be considered for scholarship support and become part of the GMiS scholar community.

💡 Reminder:
✔️ Take time to review your essays
✔️ Make sure your application materials are complete
✔️ Submit before the final deadline

Whether you’re pursuing engineering, computer science, healthcare, mathematics, technology, or another STEM field, we encourage you to apply and share your story.

🔗 Apply now: https://greatmindsinstem.org/gmis-scholarship-application/gmis-scholarships/gmis-scholarship-guidelines/
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Please share this opportunity with students, classmates, colleagues, and future STEM leaders. 🚀

Have questions about the Great Minds in STEM Scholarship application? We’re here to help! 🎓

Join us tomorrow for our GMiS STEM Scholarship Office Hours and get your questions answered live. Whether you need clarification on essays, application requirements, eligibility, or submission tips, this is a great opportunity to connect with our team before the deadline.

📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 12:00 PM PST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

✅ Ask questions about the application
✅ Get guidance on essays and supporting materials
✅ Connect directly with the scholarship team

Don’t wait until the last minute—hop on and get the support you need to submit your strongest application!

🔗 Register here: https://greatmindsinstem.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ut0ndEqbRDOgIh52qIVqPQ

The Great Minds in STEM Scholarship application portal is still OPEN! 🎓

As part of our Scholarship Tip Series leading up to the extended May 11 deadline, we’re sharing more ways to help strengthen your application and help you stand out.

💡 Series Tip #3: Start Early & Tell Your Story

Your essays are your opportunity to go beyond grades and achievements and share who you are, what has shaped you, and what drives your passion for STEM.

📝 Biosketch (250 words)
Your biosketch should focus on who you are and provide insight into your:
✔️ Cultural background
✔️ Academic journey
✔️ Family background
✔️ Personal experiences

⚠️ Remember: Your biosketch should NOT repeat your personal statement. Think of it as your introduction and background story.

📝 Personal Statement
A few tips for approaching your personal statement:
✔️ Be authentic and reflective
✔️ Connect your experiences to your STEM goals
✔️ Highlight leadership, resilience, service, and growth
✔️ Share how your experiences have shaped your aspirations
✔️ Show how you’ve impacted your community

The strongest applications are thoughtful, genuine, and personal. Start early so you have time to reflect, revise, and submit your best work.

📅 Applications are due May 11 at 11:59 PM PST
📩 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]
👉 Follow us weekly for more scholarship application tips and guidance.

Congratulations to Girls, Inc. of Alameda County for a successful & uplifting Gala night of Celebration, Inspiration & Community! GMiS Board Chair Anna M. Park (right) was honored to support our extended GiS family of past GMiS board members Patt R. Cronin (left) and Robin Evitts (center). Robin is a current board member of Girls, Inc, and Patt is a past HENAAC Award Winner for Executive Excellence for her many years as an Executive with IBM.

🚨 Reminder: There’s Still Time to Apply! 🚨

The application deadline has been extended to May 11 at 11:59 PM PST — giving students extra time to complete and submit their applications.

Don’t wait until the last minute! Take advantage of the extension, review your materials carefully, and stay tuned for more application tips and pointers coming soon. ✨

Education changes lives — and you can be part of that impact.

Support future STEM leaders by contributing to our scholarship fund. Every donation helps open doors to opportunity, reduces financial barriers, and empowers the next generation to achieve their goals.

Give today. Invest in the future of STEM leaders tomorrow.

Looking to connect with top emerging STEM talent?

Join us at the 2026 GMiS Conference and engage with a diverse pipeline of students and professionals ready to make an impact.

Contact us to learn how your organization can partner with GMiS and invest in the future of STEM.

Help students go further — literally! ✈️

Your support helps fund travel grants for students attending the 2026 GMiS Conference, opening doors to career opportunities, mentorship, and life-changing connections.

Give today and help move a student’s future forward.

🚨 Application Deadline Extended! 🚨

Good news — we’ve extended the application deadline to May 11 at 11:59 PM PST!

There’s still time to submit your application, so don’t miss this opportunity. Be sure to stay tuned — we’ll be sharing additional tips and pointers to help you put your best application forward.

Apply now and take advantage of the extra time! ✨

Opportunity shouldn’t be limited by access.

Through Great Minds in STEM, students across the country are working toward careers in engineering, science, and technology—but many need support to get there.

🎓 Scholarships help ease the financial burden
✈️ Travel grants open doors to life-changing opportunities
🤝 Access creates connections that shape careers

As one student shares, “Being selected to receive a GMiS Scholarship marked a profound step in my education and my career. I would no longer need to financial support of my parents, and I can fully dedicate my time to my studies, which will help me get one step closer to giving back to my parents for all of their support over the years.”

Every dollar contributed helps a student stay on their path, attend the GMiS Conference, and connect with mentors and employers who can change their future.

💡 Your support = real impact

You’re not just donating—you’re investing in the next generation of STEM leaders.

📅 The scholarship application portal is OPEN until May 8 at 11:59 PM PST

💙 Help us support even more students this year

🔗 Donate today: https://donate.stripe.com/dR64i17z7eS45vq5kk
📩 Questions? [email protected]

The impact is real—and it’s growing.

Through Great Minds in STEM, the GMiS Conference has continued to expand opportunities for students and partners year after year:

📊 2021 (Virtual – Pandemic Era)
• 1,286 participants
• 55 organizations represented
• 4,245 meaningful chats between students and recruiters

📈 2022 (Post-Pandemic Growth)
• 2,106 participants
• 64 organizations represented
• 160 interview booths connecting talent with opportunity

🚀 2023 (Expanded Impact)
• 2,580 unique participants
• 58 organizations represented
• 147 interview booths driving career pathways

These numbers represent more than attendance—they reflect thousands of connections, conversations, and career opportunities for students across diverse STEM disciplines.

As we look ahead to the 2026 GMiS Conference, we are continuing to grow a pipeline of highly motivated, diverse STEM talent ready to engage, learn, and lead.

🤝 We invite donors and partners to be part of this impact.
Your support helps expand:
• Scholarships for deserving students
• Travel grants to increase access
• Opportunities for direct engagement with emerging talent

Together, we can continue building the future of STEM—one student, one connection, and one opportunity at a time.

🔗 Get involved: https://greatmindsinstem.org/
📩 Contact us to partner: [email protected]