The Quad-City Engineering and Science Council, or QCESC, has released its 2015 scholarship application at www.qcesc.org for students interested in studying a STEM-related degree at an accredited four-year college or university. (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) Applications must be postmarked by January 23, 2015. The scholarships will be awarded at its 53rd annual National Engineers Week banquet tentatively set for February 26, 2015.
2015 will mark the 21st year of the QCESC awarding scholarships to encourage students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, related fields. Last year 15 scholarships between $1000 and $3000 each totaling $24,000 were awarded.
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, Whiteside, Carroll, Knox, Lee, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine or Louisa counties are eligible to apply. Additional requirements are on the application.
In addition to scholarships given by the QCESC and its member societies, scholarships will also be provided by the following Engineering Colleges:
- 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)
- St. Ambrose University (1 x $2000)
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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