The Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship aimed at new college entrants who are trying to reach higher education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship will award a full amount of $5,000, but it will be sent to the selected student’s school.
Once all the applications are received by the team of volunteers, who then meet to discuss the applications and selects the winning student by consensus.
The selection of the winner will be based upon the interest in STEM proved by scholastic achievement and/or involvement in STEM-related activities, financial need and the quality of the essay, and letter of reference.
To be qualified for the scholarship, an applicant is required to meet the eligibility criteria set by the committee.
He/she need to be a high school junior or senior graduating from a high school whose physical address is located in the Quad-Cities.
The Quad-Cities are Bettendorf, Davenport, East Moline, Eldridge, Moline, Pleasant Valley, and Rock Island.
Then, you need to plan to matriculate into an accredited college program and to pursue an education with a major or specific focus in science, technology, engineering and/or math.
If you are wondering how to apply for this award, you should have in mind that qualified applicants are required to complete an application form, write a short essay, and provide one letter of reference.
You can either complete the form online or print it and complete it by hand.
Both the application form and the essay have to be e-mailed as attachments to scholarship@americanpowerinc.com or sent via US Mail to the scholarship foundation address.
When the letter of reference is in question, the person who writes it should send it directly to Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship 426 W. 2nd Street Davenport, IA 52801.
You are supposed to follow the important dates and submit your application prior to the application deadline on May 1, being that late applications will not be accepted.
All supporting materials, including letters of reference, must be submitted by this date.
The winner will be announced on July 1st.