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Deach Family in STEM Scholarship

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Deach Family
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 9, 2025
Winners Announced
Jun 9, 2025
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
School Name:
Lopez Island High School
State:
Washington
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher
Field of Study:
STEM
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Field of Study:
High school senior
Lopez Island High School
Washington
3.0 GPA or higher
STEM

The Deach family firmly believes in the importance of educating students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), with a particular emphasis on business and finance, as these fields are critical in shaping the future of the next generation. By fostering critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills, the Deach family aims to empower students to build wealth, succeed professionally, and ultimately give back to their communities.This scholarship is designed to support students who have a strong interest in pursuing STEM-related majors, particularly those who are committed to furthering their education through trade schools or college programs. The scholarship also seeks to identify individuals who are dedicated to contributing to their communities through their time, skills, and knowledge.

Any high school senior at Lopez Island High School in Washington state with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to attend a four-year college or trade school with a major in STEM. The winner’s major will be verified. Preference given to applicants with work or internship experience in STEM fields.

To apply, submit an essay detailing why you chose your intended major and outlining your career goals. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to pursue a STEM education and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
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Published January 6, 2025
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 9, 2025
Winners Announced
Jun 9, 2025
Education Level
High School
1
Contribution
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Essay Topic

Please describe why you chose your intended major and outline your career goals.

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

June 2025

Winners
Ruby Ervin-McLean
Lopez Middle High School
Lopez Island, WA

Winning Application

Ruby Ervin-McLean
Lopez Middle High SchoolLopez Island, WA
Cells float around below me, moving gently across my field of vision as I attempt to focus my microscope. I’m the only person in the lab, dim lighting coming from above while I insert plasmid DNA into the strain of bacteria in an attempt to understand antibiotic resistance using ampicillin and E. coli. After several hours of preparing the plates of agar, DNA plasmids, and ampicillin for the lab, the only thing left to do was wait for the incubation period to end. This lab was one I completed as a part of the AP Biology course I took online in 11th grade. It was my first exposure to bioengineering beyond abstracts in science publications, and I fell head over heels in love with it. My teacher had offered me a choice between doing the lab or simply having a data set provided to me, and even though the second choice would have been easier, I chose to do the lab. How could I not? Recombinant DNA and bacterial transformation were some of the most fascinating topics I had learned about all year, and I had been excited about this lab since the start of the semester. It was because of this lab that I chose to apply to schools under the major of bioengineering. While I had always known that I wanted to focus on something within the STEM world (be it physics, biology, chemistry, or even, if I was feeling brave, mathematics), up until this point, I hadn't had a clear path. After this lab was over, I dove head first into reading anything I could get my hands on about the subject, and once college decisions came out, I was absolutely thrilled to find out that I was accepted to my number one major choice at every school I was got into. Now, I am committed to the University of Washington Engineering Program. My goals going forward are to graduate from the University of Washington, engineering degree in tow, and move on to higher education at the graduate level focused on either bioengineering once again or biophysics. Once I complete those programs, I want to go into research. Specifically I want to perform research in areas such as global health crises like antibiotic resistance and research on biotechnology that has the ability to better the lives of those around me. I have a very deep love for these subjects, and also believe that they're incredibly important for future generations to be involved in, so I can't wait to start my career in these areas.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 9, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jun 9, 2025.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 9, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

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