RESPEC STEM Scholarship

Amount:
$3,000
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Awards Available: 5

Scholarship Description

Through endowed scholarship funds that let students pursue their dreams in STEM-based education. With contributions from RESPEC and our employee-owners, our scholarship fund will work to open the doors for college students.

Scholarship Details

  • Award amount: $3,000 per recipient
  • Up to five scholarships awarded annually
  • Supports students pursuing STEM degrees at accredited four-year colleges or universities
  • Additional consideration for applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM
  • Recipients may express interest in a paid internship with RESPEC, though it is not required or guaranteed

Eligibility Criteria

  • U.S. or Canadian citizen
  • Minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
  • Graduating high school senior or enrolled undergraduate student
  • Enrolled in one of the following majors or related fields:
    • Civil Engineering
    • Computer Science or Computer Engineering
    • Geology or Geological Engineering
    • Environmental Engineering
    • Math
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mining or Mineral Resources
    • Land Surveying
    • Structural Engineering
    • Urban Planning
    • Water Resources or Hydrology
  • Interest in pursuing a STEM career and possibly an internship with RESPEC
  • Additional consideration for applicants who identify as members of underrepresented groups in STEM, first-generation college students, military-affiliated individuals, or LGBTQ

Application Process

  1. Complete the application form available at the RESPEC Foundation website
  2. Submit at least two letters of recommendation:
    • One from a high school teacher, administrator, or counselor
    • One from a nonacademic individual familiar with your community involvement
  3. Provide a recent high school and/or college transcript showing your unweighted cumulative GPA
  4. Submit a separate document answering the following questions:
    • Biographical information
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Career goals, aspirations, and passions
    • Definition and example of accountability
    • Community impact and volunteering activities
    • Teamwork experiences and its benefits
    • Outline of financial aid needs
    • Effect of this award on your future
    • Interest in a RESPEC internship and project areas of interest
  5. Submit the complete application package by March 31st

Rooted in a steadfast commitment to community impact and social responsibility, the RESPEC Foundation aspires to be a powerful force for positive change in the communities where RESPEC professionals reside and serve. To accomplish this, we focus on initiatives that amplify accessible STEM-based education, local giving, and community outreach and volunteering.

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