Am I eligible for a STE scholarship?
To find out if you are eligible for an STE scholarship, please review the Criteria & Eligibility section of the website.

How do I apply for a STE scholarship?
1) Review the Criteria & Eligibility section of the website to be sure that you meet the requirements
2) Rreview the categories and choose the one in which you are most qualified
3) Choose a login and password and begin the online application process.
 
May I apply in more than one category?
NO!  Any student who submits an application in more than one category will be automatically disqualified.  The student will no longer be considered for a scholarship.
 
How much is each scholarship and is it renewable?
Each STE scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 and is to be used ONLY FOR TUITION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL FEES at the college/university you will be attending.  An STE scholarship is a one time scholarship and not renewable.  There will be 80 winners from Miami-Dade County and 80 winners from Broward County.
 
Is the scholarship check made out directly to the scholarship recipient?
No.  The scholarship check is made out ONLY to the name of the college/university he/she will attend.  The student needs to deposit the check into his/her account at the college/university’s student financial services/financial aid office.
 
What is the deadline date to submit an application?
January 27, 2010
 
What is the Application Confirmation Form?
Once you press the SUBMIT button and send you application to Salute to Education electronically, a confirmation form will appear on the screen.  Please print this out this confirmation form which will show that your application was received in our database.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SALUTE TO EDUCATION OFFICES TO CHECK IF WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR APPLICATION.  WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONFIRM THAT SINCE WE RECEIVED OVER A THOUSAND APPLICATIONS DURIN THE COURSE OF THE APPLICATION PERIOD.  The confirmation page will confirm that we did indeed receive your application in our system.
 
How will I find out if I am a 2009-2010 STE scholarship recipient?
You may visit our website (www.stescholarships.org); click on “Scholarships”; choose either “Miami-Dade County Recipients” or “Broward County Recipients.”  You will also receive a letter in the mail.  The winners will be announced in mid to late April 2010.
 
If I have questions, concerns, comments or require assistance, how should I contact someone at STE directly?
We ask that you send all questions, concerns or comments to steinfo@stescholarships.org.
 
Does STE offer scholarships for students who do not attend a Miami-Dade or Broward county high school?
No.  STE does not grant scholarships to any student who is not presently a high school senior in a Miami-Dade or Broward county high school.  This also includes Masters & Doctoral students enrolled in a university.