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Gorge Technology Alliance – Corwin Hardham Memorial Scholarship

In partnership with the Gorge Community Foundation

In 2015, the GTA proudly launched the Corwin Hardham Memorial Scholarship fund with the first award given in 2016. This scholarship is awarded annually to Gorge high school seniors pursuing post-secondary degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Eligible students are those from Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Skamania and Klickitat Counties who are graduating from high school, home school or receiving a GED in the spring/ summer.

CRITERIA

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities past/present, including intention to pursue a STEM-related degree. Art-oriented STEM projects are also of interest.
  • Financial need
  • Academic merit

SUPPLEMENTAL

  1. Essay: Tell us about yourself. Consider including your educational/career goals, including STEM degree aspirations, community activities, and financial conditions or life circumstances that contribute to your need for a scholarship (one page, 11 pt. font, single-spaced).
  2. One Confidential Evaluation Form from an employer, teacher, or school counselor that can speak to your STEM aspirations.
  3. Résumé. List the high school, community, and organizational activities in which you have participated during the past two years. Include recognition or achievements you have attained (scholarships, honors, awards, etc.). Please remember to note all STEM-related and art-oriented activities.

TAGS

Area of Study: STEM / Health / Medical, Four-Year Degrees, Two-Year Degrees & Trade Certificates

CATEGORY

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