Approved fields of study for the STEM Scholarship
Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields of study that are approved for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship are based on the Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP). The approved STEM fields, and related fields, are listed on this page. Related fields involve research, innovation, or development of new technologies using engineering, mathematics, health, computer science, or natural sciences. Keep reading to find out which fields of study we’ve approved.
We reviewed and updated these fields of study on April 1, 2024.
Why it helps to know your program’s CIP code
The program you want to enroll in may qualify for STEM benefits even if the program name isn’t an exact match to a field of study listed on this page. Program names can vary by school, but schools assign a CIP code to every program.
The best way to know if your program qualifies for STEM Scholarship benefits is to find out your program’s CIP code. Then, check for the CIP code on this page. You can ask for this code in the registrar’s office at your school. You also may be able to find the CIP code in the official school catalog.
Fields of study
You can use the STEM Scholarship for these fields of study:
Agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary science and related fields
The CIP code for these fields of study is 01.
Biological and biomedical sciences
The CIP code for these fields of study is 26.
Computer and information sciences and support services
The CIP code for these fields of study is 11.
Engineering
The CIP code for these fields of study is 14.
Engineering, engineering-related technologies, and technicians
The CIP code for these fields of study is 15.
Health professions and related programs
The CIP code for these fields of study is 51.
Health professions residency and fellowship programs
The CIP code for these fields of study is 60.
Mathematics and statistics
The CIP code for these fields of study is 27.
Medical residency and fellowship programs
The CIP code for these fields of study is 61.
Natural resources and conservation
The CIP code for these fields of study is 03.
Physical sciences
The CIP code for these fields of study is 40.
Science technologies and technicians
The CIP code for these fields of study is 41.
Other related fields
These related fields of study are also approved.