Scholarships
We are pleased to announce that the Brookhaven National Laboratory African American Advancement Group (AAAG) is offering a limited number of scholarships to eligible high school seniors in Suffolk County.
The AAAG Scholarship Program provides financial support to qualified students planning to pursue a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. High School seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability and exemplify a commitment to community service are encouraged to apply for the scholarships.
AAAG STEM Scholarship
All Applicants for the AAAG Scholarship must meet the following criteria.
- Applicant must be of Black, African, African American, or Caribbean heritage
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior residing in Suffolk County
- Applicant must plan to enroll as a full-time college student in an accredited college or university for the 2022-2023 academic year and plan to major in a STEM field
Vincent J. Castillo STEM Scholarship
All Applicants for the Vincent J. Castillo STEM Scholarship must meet the following criteria.
- Applicant must be an American student with African, West Indian, or Hispanic heritage
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior residing in Suffolk County
- Applicant must plan to enroll as a full-time college student in an accredited college or university for the 2022-2023 academic year and plan to major in a STEM field
Application Information
- Applications must be emailed on or before May 23, 2022.
- The applicant’s official transcript must be emailed directly by the guidance counselor, to the AAAG Scholarship Committee.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Awardees will be notified directly by June 20, 2022.
- E-mail the completed application as a single PDF file to AAAGScholarship@bnl.gov
Scholarship Selection Criteria
- Priority will be given to applicants with a cumulative Grade Point Average (“GPA”) of 85 (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or greater
- Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability
- Applicants must demonstrate significant contributions to the community via volunteer activities
Please note that eligible applicants may apply to both scholarships but will only be awarded one of the two scholarships offered through the AAAG Scholarship Program this year. This practice reflects our commitment to provide financial assistance to as many qualified students as possible.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email the AAAG scholarship committee at AAAGScholarship@bnl.gov or contact Juanita McKinney at 631-344-3915.
