Who Can Apply:
- Steve Bednarz was a husband, father and Mechanical Engineer at Pratt and Whitney. Steve spent 36 years doing what he loved, working on airplane and Space Shuttle engines. He also enjoyed helping kids who were interested in STEM. After Steve’s passing, his family was looking for a way to honor his passion for education and volunteerism and along came the Stuart Air Show. The Stuart Air Show is put on annually in November. For more than thirty-five years, the organization has been dedicated to honoring the history of American aviation and veterans. Each year, the air show attracts tens of thousands of attendees and partners with schools and children’s service agencies to offer STEM and other educational opportunities to hundreds of school-age children.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the incredible life of Steve Bednarz by supporting students who share his passion for STEM and aviation.
- Any Florida high school senior pursing a STEM related degree and residing in Martin, Indian River, St Lucie, or Okeechobee counties may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Applicants should exemplify IDOT – Individuals Doing Outstanding Things.
Submission: To apply, tell us about yourself. Why you are pursuing a STEM degree, what sets you apart from other applicants, and about your community involvement. Additionally, upload a picture of yourself doing something related to the scholarship, such as volunteering or showing a love of aviation.
Deadline: June 15, 2027
Amount: $3,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/stuart-air-show-IDOT-scholarship-in-memory-of-steve-bednarz/
