Science Ambassador Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity

The Science Ambassador Scholarship

This is an annual scholarship of $20,000, generously funded by Cards Against Humanity, aimed at supporting women and non-binary students who are pursuing studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Application Process for the Upcoming Fall

The application process for the 2026 academic year will commence this fall. To apply, you are required to create a three-minute educational video where you explain a STEM topic that you are passionate about. To get an idea of what we are looking for, you can view submissions from previous winners. Please note that this opportunity is open to high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

Your video should adhere to the following guidelines:

• It should be a mini-lecture, not a personal statement. Imagine you are a lecturer addressing a class. Your goal is to educate us.
• The video should be clear, creative, accurate, and demonstrate your passion for the subject. We appreciate unique and memorable approaches to topics. The video does not need to be high-tech or fancy. The production value is not a factor in the selection process.
• The video should not exceed three minutes. Any video longer than this will not be considered. There are no exceptions to this rule.
• The video can be about any STEM topic, not necessarily your field of study. Choose a topic that excites and fascinates you. We are not necessarily looking for the latest news in science, unless that's what you are passionate about.
• The information presented in the video should be scientifically accurate. We encourage you to cite the sources used to research your topic. Ideally, this would be in a slide or frame at the end of your video. You can use any citation format you prefer.
• The video should be uploaded to YouTube and marked as ‘public.’ There are no exceptions to this rule.

An advisory board, consisting of women and non-binary professionals who hold higher degrees and work in a broad range of STEM fields, will review the applications and select the finalists. The finalists will be notified in early 2026 to submit additional materials. Five winners will be selected and each will receive a $20,000 scholarship. The announcement will be made in the spring of 2025. The scholarship funds will be distributed directly to the winners' respective colleges or universities in the fall of 2026.