Freeport-McMoRan’s New Mexico operations is proud to announce that we will be offering scholarships to high school students residing in Grant County who want to attend New Mexico Tech’s Summer STEM program. The scholarship covers the full $565 to attend the session, which includes all meals, housing and enrollment into the program. Students will be responsible for transportation to and from NM Tech. Scholarship funds will be issued directly to NM Tech if the student is accepted into the program. Scholarships are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Scholarship Process:
- Apply for Freeport-McMoRan STEM Scholarship Program before April 30, 2024
- Scholarship award notification will be issued before May 15, 2024
- Apply to the NM Tech Summer STEM Program before:
- May 24, 2024, for the June session
- June 28, 2024, for the July session
- Forward NM Tech acceptance letter to Sharon Offutt (soffutt@fmi.com) for payment to be submitted to NM Tech o
NM Tech Program Requirements:
- Entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade
- Have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Have completed Algebra 1
- Submitted all required documentation (transcripts, etc.) to NM Tech
Program Information:
The New Mexico Tech Summer STEM Experience is an opportunity to be a college student, earn one college credit hour and learn about a specific science or engineering discipline. The Summer STEM Experience provides a five-day opportunity for participants to collaborate with fellow students, faculty and staff who share the same interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Math.
Classes are first come, first served. If a class is full, you will be placed into your second choice of class. If a class does not have enough participants, there is a chance the class will be cancelled, and the second choice given.
View all Summer STEM 2024 courses and start your journey today.