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Supporting STEM Scholarship 2027 - $1,000 USA Award

Deadline 30 June 2027 298 days left · Hosted by HoshizakiIceMaker.com (B & G Refrigeration) · Published

The Supporting STEM Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award for US students committed to science, technology, engineering or mathematics, funded by HoshizakiIceMaker.com and hosted by B & G Refrigeration in Jacksonville, Florida. One applicant wins each year. The money is split evenly across the fall and spring semesters and sent directly to the financial aid office of the winner''s school, where it can go toward any school-related cost the recipient chooses. Both routes into the award are open: an undergraduate already enrolled full-time in a STEM major, or a high school senior on the way to a four-year accredited US university. The bar is a 3.0 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per term, US citizenship, and a declared STEM field of study. Applications for the 2027 cycle close on 30 June 2027 and the winner is announced in late July. The 2026 round closed on 30 June 2026, and anything filed after that date rolls into the 2027 pool.

Single annual award
$1,000
Who it is for
Undergrad + HS senior
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
Who can apply
US citizens, all 50 states
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

The Supporting STEM Scholarship is a $1,000 award for US students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics, funded by HoshizakiIceMaker.com and hosted by B & G Refrigeration out of Jacksonville, Florida. One student wins each year. It is a small award by national standards, and that is worth saying plainly, but a $1,000 cheque split across two semesters covers a term of textbooks, a lab fee, a laptop repair, or a chunk of a housing deposit, and the application asks far less of you than the big full-ride programmes do.

The funder is a refrigeration business, not a foundation, and the reasoning behind the award follows from that. Their pitch is that filling STEM jobs with well-prepared graduates matters to the industries they work in, so they put money behind students heading that direction. They describe themselves as a member of the STEM coalition and argue that business, education and the STEM community have to work together to improve how students learn these subjects. You do not need any connection to refrigeration, ice machines or the food service industry to apply.

Two groups can enter. The first is an undergraduate already enrolled full-time at a four-year accredited US university with a declared STEM major. The second is a high school senior on the way to one. Both need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per college term, and US citizenship with US residency. High school seniors who have not yet received an acceptance letter get a useful concession: apply with your current transcript and self-reported SAT or ACT scores, and official verification only happens if you reach the finalist stage. That single rule makes the award unusually accessible to seniors applying in the spring while college decisions are still in flux.

The 2027 cycle closes on 30 June 2027 and the winner is announced in late July. Applications that arrive after a cycle has shut are carried into the following year rather than thrown out, which is why a submission made in July 2026 lands in the 2027 pool. Once selected, the winner's $1,000 goes to their institution's financial aid office and is disbursed in two halves across the fall and spring semesters, usable for any school-related cost the recipient chooses. If you are stacking applications, pair this one with the larger national awards that share the same US citizenship filter: the Coca-Cola Scholars Program 2027 for high school seniors, the Gates Scholarship 2027 for minority students with high financial need, and the Horatio Alger Scholarship 2027 for students who have overcome adversity. Full details and the application form sit on the official Supporting STEM Scholarship page.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Undergraduate student or high school senior
    You must either be enrolled as an undergraduate at a four-year accredited US university, or be a high school senior heading to one. Graduate students, community college students without a four-year transfer plan, and applicants already holding a bachelor's degree do not qualify.
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    Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
    The Supporting STEM Scholarship sets a hard floor of a 3.0 cumulative GPA. College applicants show this on a current college transcript; high school seniors show it on a current high school transcript. There is no separate STEM-only GPA calculation, the cumulative figure is what counts.
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    Full-time enrollment of 12+ credit hours
    You need to carry at least 12 credit hours per college term. Part-time students are not eligible, and the requirement continues through the award year since the money is paid across two semesters rather than in one lump sum.
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    Declared major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
    Your major has to be a declared STEM field. Biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, data science, all engineering disciplines, mathematics and statistics all fit. Undeclared students and those in a non-STEM major who plan to switch later are not eligible at the time of application.
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    US citizenship and US residency
    You must be legally declared a US citizen, reside in the United States, and attend a US university. International students, F-1 visa holders, DACA recipients and permanent residents without citizenship cannot apply. This is a nationwide award though, so your state of residence makes no difference.
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    Demonstrated passion for STEM, character and leadership
    Beyond the academic gates, the selection team looks for genuine enthusiasm for STEM subjects, strong moral character, and evidence of leadership. Research projects, robotics or math teams, tutoring younger students, science outreach and club officer roles all speak to this better than a list of grades does.
What you get

Benefits

  • Total award value $1,000 for the academic year
  • Payment schedule Split evenly between fall and spring semester
  • How the money is paid Sent to your school's financial aid office
  • What the money can be used for Any school-related cost, at your discretion
  • Number of awards 1 per year, nationwide
  • Service obligation None
  • Stacks with other aid Yes, it is disbursed through financial aid like any outside scholarship
  • Tuition in full Not covered - this is a $1,000 top-up, not a full ride
  • Room, board and living costs Not separately funded
  • Automatic renewal Not renewable - reapply each cycle if you still qualify
  • Open to international students Not eligible - US citizens only
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    Online application form
    The application lives on the Supporting STEM Scholarship page at hoshizakiicemaker.com/stem-scholarship. Everything is submitted through that one form, so there is no separate portal account to create.
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    Proof of enrollment (college applicants)
    Any one of a current or future class schedule, an enrollment verification letter, a proof of enrollment document, or an acceptance letter from a four-year accredited university. Pick whichever your registrar can produce fastest.
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    College transcript (college applicants)
    Your current college transcript showing cumulative GPA and the declared STEM major. An unofficial copy pulled from your student portal is usually enough at the application stage.
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    High school transcript (high school seniors)
    A current high school transcript showing your cumulative GPA through the most recent grading period. Request it from your school counselor early, since transcript turnaround slows down over the summer.
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    University acceptance letter (high school seniors)
    An acceptance letter from a four-year accredited US university. If you do not have one yet, you can apply with your high school transcript alone and enter your SAT or ACT scores on the form instead.
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    SAT or ACT scores (high school seniors without an acceptance letter)
    Self-reported SAT or ACT scores entered directly into the application. Official score reports are not needed when you apply. If you reach the finalist stage the team will contact you to verify the scores and update your academic information.
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    Statement of your STEM interest and leadership
    The form asks you to make the case for yourself: why STEM, what you have built or led, and where you are heading. Write about specific projects and outcomes rather than general enthusiasm, since one winner is picked from the whole national pool.
Step by step

How to apply

Confirm you are a US citizen living in the US, enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours) at a four-year accredited US university or a high school senior heading to one, carrying a 3.0 cumulative GPA in a declared STEM major. Every one of those is a hard filter, and there is no waiver route.
College applicants need a transcript plus one enrollment document: a class schedule, enrollment verification, proof of enrollment, or an acceptance letter. High school seniors need a current transcript plus a four-year university acceptance letter. Request both from your registrar or counselor before the summer break slows things down.
If your acceptance letter has not landed yet, submit your current high school transcript and type your SAT or ACT scores into the application. Official reports are not required at this stage. The scholarship team verifies scores only if you make the finalist round.
One winner is chosen from a national pool, so the written portion carries real weight. Name the project, the club you led, the research you assisted on, or the students you tutored, and say what came out of it. Concrete outcomes read stronger than a general statement that you love science.
Complete and submit the application on the Supporting STEM Scholarship page at hoshizakiicemaker.com/stem-scholarship. The 2027 deadline is 30 June 2027. Anything filed after a cycle closes rolls into the next year's pool rather than being discarded, but you are better off submitting inside the window.
Finalists are contacted so the team can verify academic information, including SAT or ACT scores for high school applicants who self-reported them. Keep an eye on the inbox and spam folder you used on the form.
The single recipient is announced in late July. The $1,000 then goes to the financial aid office at the winner's institution and is disbursed in two halves across the fall and spring semesters.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
30 June 2027
298 days left
Jul 2026
The 2027 cycle opens. Applications filed after the 2026 close on 30 June 2026 are carried into this pool.
Sep 2026 - May 2027
Application window runs. Gather transcripts, enrollment proof and acceptance letters while school is in session.
30 Jun 2027
Supporting STEM Scholarship 2027 deadline. Applications close.
Early Jul 2027
Review of applications. Finalists contacted to verify academic records and test scores.
Late Jul 2027
Winner announced. One $1,000 award for the year.
Aug 2027 - Apr 2028
Funds sent to the winner's financial aid office and disbursed across the fall and spring semesters.
Questions

FAQ

What is the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

The Supporting STEM Scholarship is a $1,000 annual award from HoshizakiIceMaker.com, hosted by B & G Refrigeration in Jacksonville, Florida, for US students studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics. One winner is selected each year. The award is split evenly between the fall and spring semester and paid to the financial aid office of the winner's school, where it can be applied to any school-related cost.

How much is the Supporting STEM Scholarship worth?

The award is $1,000 for the academic year, paid in two equal halves across the fall and spring semesters. That makes it a top-up rather than a full ride, and it does not cover tuition, room or board on its own. Because the money runs through your school's financial aid office, it behaves like any other outside scholarship and generally sits alongside federal aid and institutional awards rather than replacing them.

Who is eligible for the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

You need to be an undergraduate at a four-year accredited US university or a high school senior heading to one, hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per term, have a declared major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, and be a US citizen residing in the US. The selection team also looks for demonstrated passion for STEM, strong moral character and leadership ability.

When is the Supporting STEM Scholarship 2027 deadline?

The 2027 cycle closes on 30 June 2027, with the winner announced in late July 2027. The previous round closed on 30 June 2026. Applications submitted after a cycle's cut-off are rolled into the following year's pool rather than rejected, so a late 2026 submission is considered for 2027.

Can high school seniors apply for the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

Yes. High school seniors are explicitly eligible alongside current undergraduates. You submit a current high school transcript and an acceptance letter from a four-year accredited US university. If your acceptance letter has not arrived, you can apply with the transcript and enter your SAT or ACT scores on the form instead. Official score reports are only requested if you become a finalist.

Can international students apply for the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

No. The eligibility rules require you to be legally declared a US citizen, reside in the United States and attend a US university. Permanent residents without citizenship, DACA recipients and F-1 visa holders do not qualify. International students studying STEM in the US should look instead at university-administered international awards or their home country's government sponsorship programmes.

What GPA do you need for the Supporting STEM Scholarship?

A cumulative minimum of 3.0. The figure is cumulative rather than STEM-only, so a strong run in your major will not offset a lower overall average. College applicants evidence it with a current college transcript and high school seniors with a current high school transcript.

Is the Supporting STEM Scholarship renewable?

No. It is a single annual award, so there is no automatic renewal for a second year. If you still meet every requirement in the following cycle you are free to apply again, but you would be competing in a fresh national pool for that year's single $1,000 award.

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