Hints for a Strong Application
Read all the questions and plan your answers. Good answers will be about 150 to 250 words.
Draft your answers in google docs or word, check grammar and edit before submitting.
Good application answers are honest, tell why you are interested in STEM, and give details on what motivates and sustains you.
PISCES Applications will be reviewed starting in March 2025. Priority consideration will be given to students who have been accepted to BSU, completed and sent the FAFSA application to BSU, and completed the Application Form before March 1, 2025.
PISCES Scholarship Application Review is ongoing, starting in March, 2025.
Apply to BSU through the Admissions Office Priority: Feb 15, 2025
Complete FAFSA Form (help from Financial Aid) Priority: Mar 1, 2025
Read application questions below, plan and draft answers
Reach out to Thomas Kling or Vignon Oussa with questions
Submit PISCES Application Form (below) Priority: Apr 1, 2025
Receive PISCES Award Letter Apr. 1 to Apr. 15, 2025
Accept a PISCES Scholarship Offer Before May 15, 2025
Possible Summer Math Class* July 14 - August 15, 2025
*If interested in getting a head start on mathematics required for your major.
If you need help with this application, please contact Thomas Kling (508 531 2895) or Vignon Oussa (508 531 1829) - or enter your information HERE and we will reach out to you.