What is STEM Signing Day?
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Signing Day presented by Boeing and CABAA.
STEM Signing Day is an annual event that celebrates the accomplishments of Gary Community School and Charter Schools 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 are recognized, awarded a scholarship, and join a community of students, STEM professionals and mentors, putting themselves on the fast track for success.
Application Process
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.
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.
Affirm plan to pursue a STEM degree
Students must state in their application the STEM or Aviation degree they intend to pursue.
Applicant Requirements
Students apply to be a part of STEM Signing Day through the Chicago STEM Pathways 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 Gary Community School or charter high school graduating senior who will be attending college (can be community, city, state, or private) and studying a STEM degree
