2021 STEM Signing Day Chicago - Chicago STEM Pathways Cooperative

What is STEM Signing Day?

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Signing Day presented by Boeing and the Motorola Solutions Foundation.

STEM Signing Day is an annual event that celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago Public School (CPS) students who are currently under-represented in STEM fields. These students will be applying their talents in pursuit of STEM degrees at some of the nation’s top colleges, universities and 2- year colleges.

Accepted applicants will be recognized, awarded a scholarship, and join a community of students STEM professionals and mentors, putting themselves on the fast track for success.

Application Overview

Students apply to be a part of STEM Signing Day through the Chicago STEM Co-Op, a Chicago-based organization that convenes stakeholders in Chicago’s STEM ecosystem to address inequities in the STEM learning continuum by facilitating cross-sector knowledge building, collaboration, and collective action.

Application Eligibility

Any CPS high school graduating senior who will be attending college (can be community, city, state, or private) and pursuing a STEM degree.

Application Process

Complete the online application

Students must complete the online application, detailing their academic and after-school experiences, personal goals and aspirations to pursue a STEM-related major and career pathway.

Upload an acceptance letter

Students must provide a letter of acceptance from a 2 or 4 year college/university.

Obtain a nomination or a letter of recommendation

Students must either receive a nomination or provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, school official, extra curricular program leader, or community leader.

Affirm plan to pursue a STEM degree

Students must affirm their plans to pursue a post-secondary degree in STEM or Aviation.

Chicago STEM Signing Day 2021 Application

Deadline Extended: April 15, 2021

Hear from Past STEM Signing Day Honorees

Being apart of the inaugural STEM signing day is a moment I will NEVER forget. One of the happiest days of my life, while during my time at Grambling I have made the best of my 12 hour drive there, I am involved in numerous clubs and activities on campus and in the nearby communities. Academically I have thrived thus far as well, I am looking for possible internships/job opportunities in the time to come. I am nearing graduation and would love to be steered in the correct direction in the world of STEM.

I have been doing good! Super thankful for the scholarship since I could buy textbooks and materials I needed without having to worry!

I am thriving at my university with a current GPA of 4.0. I am also the treasurer of the Chemistry club in addition to being a member of the NSBE club. With the help of my scholarship I was afforded the opportunity to be a well rounded and involved student at my institution.