The East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (EVHCC) is pleased to sponsor the STEAM Scholars Program. This project is funded through grants, sponsorships, and in kind services and contribution. Our project is an academic enrichment program for public school students, introducing them to the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. In partnership with public schools, students are selected, introduced to our program and offered the opportunity to explore career opportunities in the STEAM field. In the selection process we are looking for students in 8th grade with B-C grades and it is important to note that only the first 35 students will be selected.
WHERE: MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC) Classroom – LA1W
WHEN: JULY 10 THROUGH JULY 20 Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 2 PM
WHO: STUDENTS ENTERING NINTH GRADE FALL OF 2023
Students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and/or Mathematics. Each week is dedicated to one of the STEAM topics.
WHAT: DURING THE WEEK STUDENTS SPEND TIME
Visiting businesses and organizations to see and experience STEAM careers at work
Touring area community colleges and universities
Classroom time discussing weekly topics and doing other hands-activities
Transportation provided for students who are selected.
As a Chamber, our focus is to develop the future workforce of tomorrow, and to engage, identify and mentor our future leaders. Our program has three components, a two-week hands on experiential summer institute, a mentorship program and a scholarship program.
Please attach a copy of their most recent progress report in the form below. The deadline to apply is April 14th, 2023.
Parent/Student Orientation: June 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mesa Community College Library (LB145) Dobson/Southern Campus.