Science Ambassador Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Cards Against Humanity
Overview
Cards Against Humanity sponsors an annual scholarship program for undergraduate women and non-binary students pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program emphasizes clear public communication of STEM topics through short educational videos rather than traditional personal statements. Submissions focus on accuracy, creativity, and demonstrated passion; production quality is not a selection criterion. Winners are chosen by an expert advisory board and funds are disbursed directly to institutions.
Description: An annual video-based scholarship for women and non-binary undergraduate students in STEM that rewards concise, engaging mini-lectures on STEM topics.
- Target audience: undergraduate women and non-binary students in STEM
- Format: short educational video (mini-lecture)
- Selection based on clarity, accuracy, creativity, and passion
How to Apply
Applicants submit a single educational video that teaches a STEM topic in a mini-lecture format. Videos must be three minutes or shorter, uploaded publicly to YouTube, and should prioritize clear explanation and scientific accuracy over production value. Include citations for any sources used, ideally presented in a concluding slide or frame. Avoid vertical or square aspect ratios so the upload is not converted into a YouTube Short.
Eligibility: You must be a high school senior or an undergraduate college student to apply.
Application Requirements: Create a mini-lecture (not a personal statement); keep the video ≤3 minutes; choose any STEM topic; ensure scientific accuracy and cite sources; upload as a public standard YouTube video (not a Short) using a landscape aspect ratio.
- Submit one public YouTube video; Shorts are not accepted
- Keep the presentation concise, clear, and accurate
- Production value is not a deciding factor
Selection & Timeline
An advisory board composed of women and non-binary STEM professionals with advanced degrees reviews submissions and selects finalists. Finalists will be notified in early 2027 and asked to provide additional materials as requested. Five winners will be announced in spring 2027, with scholarship payments distributed directly to recipients’ colleges in fall 2027. The board evaluates videos for pedagogical clarity, creativity, and scientific correctness.
Application Timeline: Finalist notifications: early 2027; winners announced: spring 2027; payments distributed to colleges: fall 2027.
- Review by a diverse advisory board of STEM professionals
- Finalist notification and additional material request in early 2027
- Winners announced in spring 2027; payments made to institutions in fall 2027
Award Details
For the 2027 academic year, the program will grant multiple scholarships to selected recipients. Awards are issued to institutions on behalf of winners rather than paid directly to individuals. The number of awards and their disbursement schedule are structured to support recipients' academic expenses during the academic year. Administrative distribution is handled in coordination with the winners’ colleges.
Award Value: Five scholarships of $20,000 each will be awarded for the 2027 academic year; payments are distributed directly to colleges in fall 2027.
- Five awards available for the 2027 academic year
- Each award totals $20,000
- Funds disbursed directly to the recipient’s institution in fall 2027