Schmid Memorial Scholarship

$2,000
2 winners, $1,000 each
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 18, 2024
Winners Announced
Sep 18, 2024
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student
Background:
Volunteering or community service experience

Erich and Frieda Schmid were beloved family and community members who recently passed away.

They will be remembered by all who knew them as kind, selfless individuals who were valuable members of their community, making the world a better place every single day. Students who share their positive traits will be vital in leaving a lasting mark on the world.

This scholarship aims to honor Erich and Frieda Schmid by supporting students who display the compassion and generosity that they embodied.

Any high school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student who has volunteering or community service experience may apply for this scholarship, but low-income applicants are preferred.

To apply, tell us about yourself and how this scholarship would help you pursue your educational dreams.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Need
Published May 7, 2024
Essay Topic

Please tell us about yourself and how this scholarship will support your education goals.

300–500 words

Winning Applications

Imani Kinyanjui
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignVOLO, IL
Johanna Acosta
Lee Early CollegeSanford, NC
Johanna Acosta I am Johanna, a Lee Early College Student ready to embark on her next journey at NC State to become a biomedical engineer. In my school, I dedicated the majority of my free time to volunteering. I participated events from in the Rise For Hunger event in my county’s rotary club, as I represent being the first Lee Early College Representative at my school and one of the National Honors Society office position members, to volunteering in events from local high schools. My motto has always been to never let go of any opportunity, big or small. If I see an opportunity, then I will take it as fast as I can and make the most out of it.I hope to create a better future for my family and the people who surround me. I grew up in a family that migrated to the United States without any advanced education, only a high school diploma. My parents have shown me how they made the best of what they had, I make it my goal to expand on their accomplishments and create a better path for my little sister. My passion revolves around learning, I believe we have access to many resources to expand our knowledge. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity there is today and I am ready to make the most of it. My education is important to me. I envision expanding my education as much as I can, resulting in a master's degree. With my education completed, I will be able to release my biomedical designs. I hope to have a career in engineering where I can create medically needed equipment for the world. I strive to not only create beneficial objects but to make them accessible. In many countries, medical needs are a luxury, they are viewed as not necessary. The world will not feel guilty about getting necessities if we make medical equipment affordable. It will be my job and many future biomedical engineers’ jobs to make sure we create objects using affordable materials. I am an advocate for learning, I will enjoy learning about topics that will lead to me helping many. I will use my education and everything I collect from my journey to benefit those around me. I am optimistic, regardless of my financial situation I will make sure I get my education. With this scholarship, I can make plans to continue my education and let go of the worry of juggling school and work. For this upcoming school year, I plan on working. My course schedule can run from eight in the morning to seven in the afternoon. The scholarship can help me reduce hours of work, I will not have to think much about meal plans and book costs. I am grateful for everything that I have, I am honored to have a reliable job during this school year. Thank you for considering me, your help is greatly appreciated by students everywhere.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Aug 18, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 18, 2024.