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Powering The Future – Whiddon Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: July 20, 2024)

March 17, 2024 By The FinancialAidFinder Scholarship Team

Who Can Apply:

  • On February 24th, 2024, Richard and Rebecca Whiddon both lost their lives after being struck by an intoxicated driver.
  • Richard and Rebecca were beloved friends and brilliant people. Rebecca was a project engineering manager working on projects with lithium-ion batteries for aerospace use and received her Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry at the young age of just twenty-five. Richard was a biomedical CNC machinist and programmer. He loved spending his free time using 3D printing to create new devices to make daily tasks easier.
  • Despite facing various challenges throughout their lives, both Rebecca and Richard worked incredibly hard to further their skills and help share their knowledge with others.
  • This scholarship aims to honor Richard and Rebecca Whiddon’s memories by supporting students who will carry on their light.
  • Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student with financial need who is majoring in a STEM field and has overcome adversity may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

Submission: To apply, submit a short essay or video telling us about the adversity you have overcome, how this has impacted your educational journey, and why you’re passionate about pursuing STEM.

Deadline: July 20, 2024

Amount: $1,000

Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/powering-the-future-whiddon-memorial-scholarship/

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