Sikora Drake Women in STEM Scholarship
The scholarship is dedicated to empowering female-identifying students from North Carolina pursuing STEM majors. By providing financial support, the Sikora Drake Women in STEM Scholarship aims to foster a diverse and inclusive environment within the STEM field, encouraging these individuals to excel in their studies and future careers. This scholarship strives to promote gender equality and representation in STEM, fostering innovation and progress in the state and beyond.
Undergraduate and graduate students may apply if they identify as women, are first-generation college students and are majoring in the STEM field.
To apply, candidates should briefly introduce themselves and explain how they would use the scholarship. They should also describe their dream career, its objectives, and the global impact they aim to achieve.
Please share a quick introduction and tell us a little bit about who you are and what you would do with the scholarship award. Additionally, think about your ideal career and describe what you hope to achieve and the impact you want to make on the world.
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The application deadline is May 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.