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Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$6,000
2 winners, $3,000 each
Open
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 30, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate freshman
Field of Study:
STEM
Region:
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama or Louisiana

College is a stepping stone in life that has the power to catapult students into entirely different lives.

Unfortunately, many students from low or middle-income homes simply don’t have the financial means to afford years of tuition, costly textbooks, school supplies, and living expenses. As a result, many students turn to loans or forego their college plans altogether. Student loans often prove difficult to pay off, leaving many students in debt for decades, altering the trajectory of their careers and personal lives.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are just starting out on their journeys in higher education so they can stay in school and complete their degrees.

Any undergraduate freshman from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama or Louisiana who is pursuing a degree in STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us about a challenge you’ve faced, how you overcame it, how this experience affected your goals, why representation is important, and how you plan to improve diversity and inclusion in your field.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published August 16, 2024
Essay Topic

Describe a challenge you have faced in pursuing your interest in a STEM field and how you overcame it. How has this experience shaped your aspirations and what impact do you hope to have in your chosen STEM discipline? Additionally, discuss the importance of representation in STEM and how you plan to contribute to increasing diversity and inclusion within your field.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 30, 2024.