Science Ambassador Scholarship
Offered by Cards Against Humanity
About This Scholarship
The Science Ambassador Scholarship is funded by Cards Against Humanity, which donates 100% of the proceeds from its Science Pack expansion to the program. After ten years as a single full-tuition award, the program now gives five one-time $20,000 scholarships per cycle to women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, and math, and has awarded over $1.7 million to date.
The application is refreshingly different: no essay, no transcript at the first stage. Applicants film a three-minute educational video explaining a STEM topic they love - a mini-lecture to an imaginary class, not a personal statement. The judges explicitly say production value is not a factor; clarity, accuracy, and a memorable approach to the topic are what win. The topic does not have to match your intended major.
Eligibility is limited to high school seniors and current undergraduates who will major in a STEM field (STEM must be the major, not a minor). Finalists are notified in early 2027 and submit additional materials; the five winners are announced in spring 2027, with payments sent directly to their colleges in fall 2027. For a student who can teach on camera, this is one of the largest no-essay awards available.
Eligibility
- Woman or non-binary student
- High school senior or current undergraduate college student
- Majoring (or planning to major) in a STEM field for the entirety of your undergraduate career
- STEM must be your major field of study, not your minor
How To Apply
- Film a three-minute educational video of yourself explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about, styled as a mini-lecture rather than a personal statement
- Submit the video through scienceambassadorscholarship.org by December 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. US Central Time
- If selected as a finalist, submit the additional materials requested in early 2027
- Winners are announced in spring 2027; funds are paid directly to your college in fall 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Science Ambassador Scholarship require an essay?
No. The entire first-round application is a three-minute educational video explaining a STEM topic. Judges evaluate clarity, creativity, and accuracy - production value is explicitly not a factor.
Is this still a full-tuition scholarship?
No. After ten years of awarding one full-tuition scholarship, the program switched to five one-time $20,000 scholarships per cycle to reach more students.
Who funds the Science Ambassador Scholarship?
Cards Against Humanity, the party game company. 100% of proceeds from its Science Pack expansions fund the program, which has awarded over $1.7 million so far.