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Cueto Technologies Community Impact Scholarship

$3,000
1st winner$1,500
2nd winner$1,000
3rd winner$500
Open
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 30, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study:
STEM
Background:
Veteran, servicemember, or dependent

Veterans, service members, and their dependents should have the opportunity to pursue the education they desire.

These individuals are committed to helping their communities and giving back through services that benefit others. Those who are aiming for higher education in a STEM field are particularly primed to make a positive difference in their communities and the greater world as these fields have incredible potential for innovation and progress.

This scholarship aims to support students from military families so they have all of the resources necessary to thrive in their higher education journeys.

Any undergraduate or graduate student who is a veteran, service member, or dependent pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship if they embody the spirit of service.

To apply, tell us about a challenge you have overcome, your connection to the military, and how you plan to give back. Additionally, submit an image of the most meaningful place in your community—whether it's a location that had the greatest impact on your life, holds the most memorable experiences, or represents where you feel most connected to your community. This could be a place where you have overcome challenges, found inspiration, or given back in some way.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published October 15, 2024
Essay Topic

Describe a significant challenge you've overcome and how it has shaped your desire to pursue a STEM degree. What is your connection to the military and how has it impacted your desire to pursue further education? Explain how your education will empower you to give back to your community and how you embody the principle of service. Be specific about the ways you plan to make an impact, both through your studies and in your future career.


Explain why the place in the image you submitted is significant to you and how it has shaped your desire to serve your community in the future.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2025.