Safak Paker-Leggs Science Education Scholarship
Safak Paker-Leggs had a passion for mentorship and a mission of empowering and uplifting women in scientific fields.
Women often don’t get the encouragement and help they need when pursuing higher education and entering the workforce, especially when breaking into scientific fields that are often male-dominated. Industries with few female employees can feel intimidating and unwelcoming to young women planning their careers.
This scholarship aims to continue Safak’s legacy by supporting women who are pursuing degrees in science-based fields.
Any female Ph.D. candidate pursuing pharmaceutical science or health science may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Students who are first-generation immigrants to the U.S. are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your experience in science, any barriers you’ve had to overcome, and how your background as an immigrant has affected your journey. You can share via written response or through video response.
Please tell us more about your journey in the sciences and any barriers or hurdles you've had to overcome. Please specify if being a first-generation U.S. immigrant is a part of your journey.
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The application deadline is Nov 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 30, 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 Dec 30, 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 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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