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/
