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Scholarships

We are pleased to announce that the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) African American Advancement Group (AAAG) will offer a 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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) 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.

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AAAG STEM Scholarship

All Applicants for the AAAG Scholarship must meet the following criteria.

  • Applicant must be of African-American 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 2024-2025 academic year and plan to major in a STEM field
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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 2024-2025 academic year and plan to major in a STEM field

Application Information

  • Completed applications must be emailed on or before June 7
  • The applicant's official transcript must be emailed directly by the guidance counselor, to the AAAG Scholarship Committee at AAAGScholarship@bnl.gov
  • E-mail the completed application as a single PDF file to: AAAGScholarship@bnl.gov
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered
  • Awardees will be notified directly by June 28, 2024

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

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.

We look forward to a timely response from your students for consideration for this scholarship.