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Scholarships for STEM Students in Puerto Rico

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:31 AM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

At a glance

  • The PRMSDC will award 10 to 12 scholarships to university students in Business Administration and STEM fields
  • Interested students have until October 30, 2026, to apply
  • The program has awarded 22 scholarships since its inception in 2024

Why this matters: For Puerto Rican students pursuing higher education in STEM fields, these scholarships can help address financial barriers and support the development of a skilled local workforce.

The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC) announced its 2026 scholarship program, which will award 10 to 12 scholarships to university students in Business Administration and STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at universities in Puerto Rico. Interested students have until October 30, 2026, to apply. The program aims to continue providing economic support to students with good academic performance who need resources to advance their university education.

Since its inception in 2024, the program has awarded 22 scholarships. To be eligible, students must be full-time students in their second to fifth year of university, have a minimum academic average of 3.0, and be claimed as dependents on their tax return. They must also have a Student Aid Index (SAI) between -1,500 and 0, according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Candidates must be between 18 and 22 years old as of December 15, 2026, and be studying Business Administration or STEM fields. To apply, interested students must complete the form available at https://tr.ee/19EmSa by October 30, 2026.

On the record

  • Promised here: The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC) announced its 2026 scholarship program, which will award 10 to 12 scholarships to university students in Business Administration and STEM fields — The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC)

    UpcomingWe’ll check at the end of 2026.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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