Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship
The NAM Foundation is committed to a single goal: giving back to children of incarcerated parents.
When your parents are incarcerated, there is often a feeling of helplessness, loneliness, despair, discouragement, and embarrassment. It is easy to worry that others will judge you for the decisions of your parents, and there are many things that you can’t do that your friends and peers are able to do. In addition to these complicated feelings, many children of incarcerated parents also struggle with their finances due to the loss of parental income.
This scholarship aims to support deserving children of incarcerated parents so they can overcome all of the challenges they face, no matter how big or small, and be put in the best position for success in the present and future.
Any high school student in Ohio who plans to major in STEM may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least one parent who is or was incarcerated.
To apply, tell us about the importance of giving back and how your parent’s incarceration has affected your academic path. Additionally, upload your favorite art piece.
Explain the importance of giving back to your community. If you have a parent who is incarcerated or has been incarcerated, please share how this experience has impacted your educational journey thus far.
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The application deadline is Apr 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 19, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 19, 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.
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.
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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