Scholarship application available for high school seniors interested in STEM degree.
The Quad-City Engineering and Science Council, or QCESC, has released its 2014 scholarship application at www.qcesc.org. Applications must be mailed by January 17, 2014. The scholarships will be awarded at its 52nd annual National Engineers Week banquet on February 20th.
2014 will mark the 20th year of the QCESC awarding scholarships to encourage students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, related fields. Last year 11scholarships were awarded worth $18,000.
These scholarships are awarded based on academics, extracurricular activities (which include work and community service), and leadership experience. An essay on career goals and why the applicant is interested in a STEM-related field is also required. High school seniors from Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties in Illinois; and Clinton Louisa, Muscatine, and Scott counties in Iowa are eligible to apply.
2014 Scholarships Provided by QCESC Engineering College partners include :
· Iowa State University (2 x $1,000)
· University of Iowa (1 x $1,000)
· University of Illinois - Chicago (1 x $1,000)
· University of Wisconsin - Platteville (1 x $2,500)
· Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus (1 x $1,000)
The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) is an umbrella organization representing 36 technical societies in the Quad City region with approximately 5,000 associated members. The QCESC is non-profit organized in 1963. Its mission is to Promote and support engineering, science, and technical professionals and associated societies in the Quad City Region and to also support and encourage students in the Quad City Region to study in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related fields.
For more information or to download the scholarship form, visit us at www.qcesc.org .
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