Mission

The Penn State Millennium Scholars Program supports an ambitious group of undergraduate students striving to succeed in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Millennium Scholars are high-achieving STEM students who want to be leaders and increase diversity in their fields.

Millennium Scholars receive financial, academic, and advising support, and are expected to work hard and study in a collaborative environment, conduct research, and maintain an excellent academic record, with the ultimate goal of obtaining a doctoral degree in a STEM field.

The United States is facing a shortfall of Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2012 and 2022 the number of scientists and engineers needed to meet growth and net replacement needs will be 2.3 million. Even more critically, we face a shortage of leaders in the STEM fields.