Powering The Future - Whiddon Memorial Scholarship
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.
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.
What sort of adversity have you overcome and how has this impacted your educational journey thus far? Why are you passionate about pursuing a degree in STEM? What are your financial circumstances as you pursue higher education and how will this scholarship support you as you achieve your goals?
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The application deadline is Jul 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 20, 2024.
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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 Aug 20, 2024. 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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