Robin K Scholarship Program
USM STEM Outreach & Services is pleased to offer multiple summer camp scholarships every season, paid for by the “Robin K Fund”. The full lineup of our current camp offerings can be found at the USM STEM Outreach Camp Registration Page.
Completed applications must include:
Preference will be given to camper’s who can articulate their wishes and to parent’s who can articulate the need.
All scholarship application packages must include:
- Completed scholarship application form
- Includes which camps you are requesting. See more info in small print section.
- Letters of interest and need:
- A letter from the camper must be submitted explaining why they want to attend a USM STEM outreach camp and their interest in STEM.
- Letters may not be more than 1 page and must include camper’s full name and their address. Letter must be signed by camper.
- A letter from the parent or sponsoring guardian, explaining why a scholarship is needed to attend a USM STEM Outreach camp. Letter must be signed by parent or guardian.
- Letters should not be more than 1 page and must include parent or guardian’s name and the camper’s name.
Applications are due by April 6th, 2024.
The review committee will aim to have the applications completed and awards announced by April 30th.
Incomplete application package (incomplete forms or any missing required documents) will not be considered. All applications will be processed as they are received until the funds have been allocated.
If you apply for a scholarship and indicate camps that are currently full, or full at the time of decision, you will be ineligible for consideration. Camp enrollment and age requirements can be checked online at USM/STEM Outreach Summer Camps (applicants are encouraged to list more than one to avoid ineligibility). Application decision timeline and submission deadline will be available in the spring.
If you have any questions, please email stemcamps@maine.edu. Indicate “Robin K Scholarship Question” in the subject line.
Address for mailing in material:
USM STEM Outreach – Robin K Scholarship Fund
221 Science Building
University of Southern Maine
70 Falmouth Street
Portland, ME 04101