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STEM scholarships

Eight $7,500 schol­ar­ships awarded annually. Come back in March 2027 for our next scholarship cycle.  

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Eligibility requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or entering an eligible STEM under­grad­u­ate or graduate program (engineering programs must be ABET-accredited) with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).  
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Selection criteria

Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence, technical profes­sional development and commitment to community service and leadership. 
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Additional consideration

Consid­er­a­tion will be given to individuals from underserved communities who have overcome significant challenges to pursue their education and career goals. 

 

Vocational-Technical scholarships

Two $5,000 schol­ar­ships awarded annually. Come back in March 2027 for our next scholarship cycle.  

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Eligibility requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or entering an eligible under­grad­u­ate program in Electrical, Automation, Instru­men­ta­tion and Controls, Cyber­se­cu­rity or related major with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). 
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Selection criteria

Recipients are selected on the basis of leadership, community involvement, work experience, career goals, faculty recom­men­da­tions and/or unusual personal/family circum­stances. 
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Location restrictions

Applicants must reside or attend school in California, Colorado, Florida or Texas.
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Having experienced limited access to reliable transportation firsthand, I want to work on solutions that enhance mobility, economic growth and sustainability in developing regions.

Abdou Zongo

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

Elizabeth City State University, Mechanical Engineering 

From designing HVAC solutions, to optimizing energy in urban areas or implementing clean water technologies, I want to address the most challenging problems with confidence and creativity.

Alexander Waterfield

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

Virginia Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Beyond pursuing a career in sustainable energy, I am eager to advocate for and support women in engineering by inspiring the next generation of female innovators.

Brielle Bugauisan

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

Purdue University, Chemical Engineering

I aim to apply my technical skills and innovative thinking to solve real-world environmental challenges that drive technical advancements and positively impact society.

Christi Jo Hahn

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

University of Colorado Boulder, Chemical Engineering

I want to build systems that make life better, more efficient and more sustainable. Specifically, I hope to lead projects designing systems that reduce energy consumption.

Danny Chmaytelli

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

University of California Los Angeles, Mechanical Engineering 

As an aspiring electrician, I hope to specialize in residential, commercial and industrial installation while staying informed of the latest technologies and sustainable practices in the industry.

Ian Riley

2025 Vocational-Technical scholarship recipient

Texas State Technical College, Electrical Construction

Chemical engineering is an extremely versatile field that allows my ideas to reach limitless possibilities and communities, playing a vital role in increasing efficiency and sustainability.

Renee Duan

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

Rice University, Chemical Engineering

Sustainability is one of my generation’s greatest challenges, and the idea that I could play a role in solving it is incredibly gratifying.

Sophia Harrill

2025 STEM scholarship recipient

Lafayette College, Chemical Engineering

My goal is to gain knowledge and hands-on experience in an industry that plays a vital role in modern technology and infrastructure.

Tilton Beard

2025 Vocational-Technical scholarship recipient 

Kilgore College, Instrumentation and Electrical Technology

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Scholarships are just the beginning. From internships and co-ops to new graduate opportunities, explore all our student programs designed to take your learning to the next level. 

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