Towson Opportunities in STEM

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2023 TOPS Peer Mentors                                                                                                                                      Front row, from left: Darian Rowland Jr., Sumni Balogun, Tamara Lawson, Savannah Green                              Back row from left: Mark Ojo, Deja Johnson, Bin Che

The TOPS Program is a unique opportunity available to incoming freshmen majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Fisher College at Towson University. Students selected to participate in TOPS may be eligible to receive the benefits of:

  • Scholarship awards of $1000 a year with the possibility of renewal for at least four years.
  • A peer group with guidance from peer mentors to help navigate the adjustment to college life and academic expectations.
  • Cohort registration that places other TOPS students in the same classes making the creation of study groups a breeze.
  • The option of living in the STEM Living Learning Community (LLC) (Residential Students Only).
  • Becoming familiar with all aspects of college life during the week-long, residential TOPS Summer Experience.
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TOPS Cohort
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Interested in joining TOPS? Learn more about how to apply.

How to Apply


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