Science Ambassador Scholarship
Offered by Cards Against Humanity · Free to apply
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate college students who identify as women or non-binary and intend to major in a STEM field. Five winners receive a one-time $20,000 award applied toward undergraduate tuition at an institution in the United States or its territories. To apply, students must film and submit a three-minute public YouTube video delivering an engaging mini-lecture on a STEM concept.
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How hard is the Science Ambassador Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first.
- Estimated odds
- roughly 1 in 2,000 applicants
- Modelled applicant field
- ~60,000 students
- Awards each cycle
- 5
- Payoff per hour of work
- $10 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Science Ambassador Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must identify as a woman or non-binary student.
- Must major in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field for the entirety of undergraduate studies.
- Must attend or plan to attend college in the United States or a U.S. territory.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 14, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 14 each year.
- Applications close
- December 14, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Science Ambassador Scholarship
How much is the Science Ambassador Scholarship worth?
The Science Ambassador Scholarship awards $20,000. 5 awards are made each cycle.
When is the Science Ambassador Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 14, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 14 each year.
Who is eligible for the Science Ambassador Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Science Ambassador Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Science Ambassador Scholarship?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 2,000 applicants, against a modelled field of ~60,000 students. At 1 hr of work, that is about $10 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the Science Ambassador Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Science Ambassador Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
More identity & background
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- Tennessee Dependent Children ScholarshipUp to the full cost of attendance, based on need and available funds · due September 1, 2027
- Tennessee HOPE Foster Child Tuition GrantTuition and mandatory fees, after other gift aid · due September 1, 2027
- Tennessee STEP UP ScholarshipUp to $2,250 per semester (years 1-2) and $2,850 per semester (years 3-4) at four-year institutions · due September 1, 2027
Lists this award appears on
Award details are curated by Solyo and verified against the official scholarship page. Deadlines and requirements can change between cycles, so always confirm on the provider's site before applying.