Scots Science Scholars Program

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S3: Scots Science Scholars

The Scots Science Scholars (S3) program provides financial aid and academic enrichment and support for select students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) fields at MC. The four-year program includes the following components:

  • A two-week, all-expenses paid, on-campus, summer experience prior to the start of your first year. This program is designed to give you early experience with lab, computing and mathematical skills that are important for college success as well as exposure to a variety of professions available to STEM majors.
  • A curriculum designed to build community and provide academic support, including a specialized first-year course tailored to appeal to the interests and needs of S3 scholars.
  • Access to the services provided by the LASER Center (Leveraging Advising, Support, Experience, and Research), including a structured work space for you and other STEM students to collaborate and receive academic support and continued opportunities to learn about careers and graduate school options.
  • Research/leadership experience that is integrated with the Maryville College curriculum, including many opportunities to begin research on exciting STEM projects with faculty at MC. Research opportunities could include Great Smoky Mountains National Park, UTK research labs, and Oak Ridge National Lab
  • First year STEM- focused living-learning community.
  • All Scots Science Scholars receive merit scholarships of at least $22,000 toward MC tuition. This scholarship replaces a student’s MC merit scholarship (Scots Legacy, MC, Dean’s, Presidential)

Application Information

For more information or with any questions please contact either:
Dr. Maria Siopsis
Associate Professor of Mathematics
(865) 273-8163
maria.siopsis@maryvillecollege.edu
Dr. Angelia Gibson
Associate Professor of Chemistry
(865) 981-8064
angelia.gibson@maryvillecollege.edu