Students Encourage to Apply to Governor’s STEM Team and Win Scholarship

Holcomb, McCormick, and Mitchell Encourage Students to Apply to Governor’s
STEM Team

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric. J. Holcomb, Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite Indiana
high school students to apply for the 2020 Governor’s STEM Team
(#GovSTEMteam). Gov. Holcomb developed the competition in 2017 to highlight
Indiana’s elite high school students for their work in science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM).

“We know that a firm foundation in STEM provides Indiana’s students with a
tremendous advantage,” Gov. Holcomb said. “Students who demonstrate
excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math deserve to be
celebrated for their hard work and achievements, and I’m excited to share
their talents with our entire state.”

The program honors four outstanding high school students for their exemplary
performance in one of the STEM subjects. Winning students each receive a
$1,000 college scholarship from Indiana’s College Choice 529 Direct Savings
plan, administered by Treasurer Mitchell, and letterman jackets identifying
them as members of the Governor’s STEM Team.

The submission period for the competition opens today, and applications and
nominations may be submitted online at the following link:
secure.in.gov/apps/govstemawards/. The deadline for nominations is
11:59 p.m. ET on March 27, 2020.

“Engaging students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
prepares them for life beyond high school,” said Dr. McCormick. “I am
excited for the submissions we will receive and look forward to recognizing
our students’ creativity and passion for STEM.”

“It is a joy to team up with the Governor’s office to celebrate the
achievements of so many talented Hoosier students,” said Treasurer Mitchell.
“We are honored to be able to award them with a CollegeChoice529
scholarship.”

The Governor’s STEM Team builds on Indiana’s Mr. and Ms. Math and Science
awards, which were created by Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2008. The Governor’s
STEM Team program will honor the top high school students in STEM classes as
well as extracurricular activities, work/research projects, leadership roles
and community service.

Winners will be announced at a Statehouse ceremony in May.