The SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway provides a pathway for students entering STEM-related fields to earn their associate degree at Gateway Technical College and transfer to complete their bachelor’s degree at Carthage College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering or the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

In order to be eligible for the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway program, applicants must meet the program eligibility requirements.

Eligibility requirements are being finalized for Fall, 2026.  All interested graduating high school seniors living within the Racine Unified School District are encouraged to submit an application. STEM Scholars staff will be in touch in the coming months with any additional information regarding eligibility.

• Be a high school senior graduating on-time, attending a high school in Racine County and reside within the Racine Unified School District
  • Students can verify the school district they reside in by contacting Racine Unified School District or searching their address on the DPI website.
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of application
• Complete the STEM Scholars Pathway program application by the application deadline.
• Complete the Gateway Technical College application for admission and be admitted to your chosen program at Gateway by the application deadline.
• Enroll in one of the following Gateway Technical College programs: Electrical Engineering Technology,  Architectural-Structural Engineering Technician, IT- Data Analytics Specialist, IT-Cybersecurity Specialist, IT-Network Specialist, IT-Software Developer, or IT- Web Software Developer or Liberal Arts - Associate of Science (Transfer Pathway).
• Attend the mandatory STEM Scholars Pathway kickoff and bridge program

Once accepted as a STEM Scholar, students must meet the following ongoing requirements to continue to remain eligible for the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway:

• Enroll in at least 12 credits per semester (minimum of 30 credits per academic year) during each of the four years of program participation
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater at Gateway Technical College
• Develop an academic plan for the selected associate degree guided by a Gateway Academic Advisor
• Complete their associate degree at Gateway Technical College within 2.5 academic years (eight consecutive semesters). Students will often need to take summer courses to complete their associate degree in 2.5 years.
• Meet the transfer requirements including GPA requirements and transfer into a STEM Scholars-eligible pathway program at Carthage College, Concordia University, Milwaukee School of Engineering or UW-Parkside
  • STEM Scholars must meet the following transfer requirements for their selected program of study and transfer institution:
    • Concordia University
      • All STEM Scholars Pathway eligible bachelor’s degree programs: Graduate with an associate degree from Gateway in an eligible STEM Scholars Pathway program of study.
    • Carthage College
      • All STEM Scholars Pathway eligible bachelor’s degree programs: Graduate with an associate degree from Gateway in an eligible STEM Scholars Pathway program of study.
    • Milwaukee School of Engineering
      • Operations and Systems Management bachelor’s degree: Students must earn a 2.75 cumulative GPA as well as a C or better in all transfer coursework at Gateway Technical College in an eligible STEM Scholars Pathway program of study.
      • Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree: Students must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA as well as a C or better in all transfer coursework at Gateway Technical College in an eligible STEM Scholars Pathway program of study.
    • University of Wisconsin-Parkside
      • All STEM Scholars Pathway eligible bachelor's degree programs: Graduate with an associate degree from Gateway in an eligible STEM Scholars Pathway program of study.
• After completing an associate degree, students must immediately transfer to Carthage College, Concordia University, Milwaukee School of Engineering or UW-Parkside in one of the STEM Scholars Pathway eligible bachelor’s degree programs
• Maintain academic progress requirements at Carthage College, Concordia University, Milwaukee School of Engineering or UW-Parkside
• Work to complete the bachelor’s degree program within two years as STEM Scholars Pathway program funding is available for a total of 4.5 years - students are responsible for their own funding after 4.5 years in the STEM Scholars Pathway program
• Participate in mandatory academic and career-planning workshops and connect with the STEM Scholars Pathway Coordinator during the years of program participation
• Participate in mandatory weekly study halls during the years of program participation

If you have any questions about applying, please contact your New Student Specialist.