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Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship

$5,000
1 winner$5,000
Open
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Dec 30, 2024
Education Level
Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Ph.D. candidate
Gender:
Female-identifying
Field of Study:
Pharmaceutical science or health science

Safak Paker-Leggs had a passion for mentorship and a mission of empowering and uplifting women in scientific fields.

Women often don’t get the encouragement and help they need when pursuing higher education and entering the workforce, especially when breaking into scientific fields that are often male-dominated. Industries with few female employees can feel intimidating and unwelcoming to young women planning their careers.

This scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.

Any female Ph.D. candidate pursuing pharmaceutical science or health science may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Students who are first-generation immigrants to the U.S. are preferred.

To apply, tell us about your experience in science, any barriers you’ve had to overcome, and how your background as an immigrant has affected your journey. You can share via written response or through video response.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published August 19, 2024
Essay Topic

Please tell us more about your journey in the sciences and any barriers or hurdles you've had to overcome. Please specify if being a first-generation U.S. immigrant is a part of your journey.

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.