Roger Boston Scholarship
"Imagination will often carry us to the worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere". -Carl Sagan
Roger Boston was a community college professor who shared his curiosity and excitement for the world through teaching. He impacted his family, community, and students, inspiring a sense of wonder in them. To honor his legacy, the Roger Boston Scholarship will support students who are pursuing a degree in astronomy or computer science at a community college.
Students are eligible to apply if they are attending or planning to attend a community college and are majoring in astronomy or computer science. To apply, write about your academic goals and how this scholarship will bring you one step closer to achieving them.
Share a brief description of your academic goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.
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The application deadline is Oct 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Oct 31, 2022.
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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 Oct 31, 2022. 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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