CSTEP Stipends

What's a stipend?

A stipend is money paid to you by CSTEP directly deposited into your account or by paper check. The money is for you to use for textbooks, technology, conferences, or any other purpose you need.

Here are the stipends that CSTEP offers. If you see one you are qualified for, apply! If you have any questions, just reach out.

Apply for a stipend

CSTEP Peer Partner Program Stipend

This stipend is for experienced OCC CSTEP students who agree to partner with a newer CSTEP member and check in with him/her throughout the semester.

CSTEP Summer Research & Internship Stipend

This stipend is for students who receive a summer or semester internship that is funded by other sources but may need supplemental financial assistance.

CSTEP Summer Research Fellowship

This is stipend is for students offered summer research opportunities not funded by other sources.

To be eligible you:

must have completed 2 semesters at OCC,
have a GPA of 3.0 including a 3.0 in Math/Science/Technical classes
be working in a lab doing summer research for 8+ weeks
not LSAMP eligible
be in good CSTEP standing

CSTEP Emergency Stipend

This stipend is for students who find themselves in a financial emergency.

Awarded Stipends

These stipends do not require an application and will be awarded by CSTEP staff.

CSTEP Scholar Dollars & Grit Grant

Scholar Dollars are paid to CSTEP students after a successful academic semester (Provost or President's List).

Grit Grants are for students trying to recover from a weak semester by significantly improving their GPAs the following semester.

CSTEP PROPS Stipend

This stipend is awarded to active CSTEP members for Participation, Recruitment, and Other Program Services.

CSTEP Outstanding Service Stipend

This stipend is for students that have participated in service beyond the expectation of the program objectives including acting as a CSTEP Ambassador.