Science Ambassador Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity
Overview
Cards Against Humanity runs an annual scholarship for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math. The program emphasizes clear, engaging STEM communication through short educational videos. Applications are reviewed by a panel of experienced STEM professionals who select finalists and winners. The award supports continued undergraduate study by funding tuition through the recipient's institution.
Description: An annual scholarship for female high school seniors or undergraduate college students studying STEM, awarded based on a submitted educational video.
- Annual scholarship focused on STEM communication.
- Targets female high school seniors and undergraduate students.
- Award funding is paid to the institution.
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to individuals who meet the stated academic and demographic criteria. Applicants must be studying or planning to study a STEM field at the undergraduate level. The program documentation specifies the required applicant status at the time of application. Applicants should confirm they meet any additional institutional or residency requirements before applying.
Eligibility: Female high school seniors or undergraduate college students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math are eligible to apply.
- Open to female high school seniors and undergraduate STEM students.
- Applicants should verify any additional requirements before applying.
- Eligibility is determined at time of application.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a short educational video that demonstrates teaching ability, accuracy, and enthusiasm for a STEM topic. The video should be formatted as a mini-lecture, focused on explaining a concept rather than a personal statement. Production quality is not a criterion; clarity, creativity, and accuracy are what matter. All submissions must be uploaded to YouTube and set to public visibility.
Application Requirements: Create and upload a three-minute (or shorter) public YouTube video that teaches a STEM topic; include citations for sources used, ideally presented in a slide or frame at the end of the video.
- Submit a mini-lecture three minutes or shorter—no exceptions.
- Focus on clear, accurate, and engaging teaching rather than production value.
- Upload the video to YouTube as a public link and cite your sources.
Review and Selection
Applications are evaluated by an advisory board composed of women and non-binary professionals who hold advanced degrees and work across STEM fields. The board assesses videos for scientific accuracy, clarity of explanation, and evidence of passion for the subject. Selected finalists will be asked to provide additional materials as part of the final evaluation. Finalists are notified ahead of the winner announcement to complete any required follow-up.
Selection Process: An advisory board of experienced STEM professionals reviews submissions, selects finalists, and requests additional materials before choosing the winners.
- Reviewed by an expert advisory board representing diverse STEM fields.
- Finalists submit additional materials upon notification.
- Evaluation emphasizes accuracy, clarity, and engagement.
Award Value and Timeline
The program awards multiple recipients with funds intended to support undergraduate education. Specific award amounts and distribution schedules are predetermined and coordinated with the recipients' colleges or universities. Key timeline milestones include finalist notification, winner announcements, and institutional payment distribution. Applicants should track the announced dates and be prepared to submit requested materials on the stated schedule.
Award Value: Five winners will each receive $20,000, with payments issued directly to their colleges or universities.
Application Timeline: Finalists are notified in early 2026, winners are announced in spring 2026, and award payments are distributed to institutions in fall 2026.
- Five awards of $20,000 each.
- Finalist notification in early 2026; winners announced in spring 2026.
- Payments sent directly to colleges or universities in fall 2026.