HoshizakiIceMaker.com, from B&G Refrigeration in Jacksonville, FL, offers an annual scholarship for spring and fall semesters to benefit students involved in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused fields of study. We hope to encourage our youth to pursue these areas of study in order to cultivate college graduates who are prepared to work in fields which enhance the economy and complement our own business industry.
We believe filling STEM jobs with talented young professionals is a critical factor in ensuring the long-term success of America’s global economy. We are a member of the STEM Coalition, and believe that our nation must improve the way our students learn science, mathematics, technology and engineering and that the business, education, and STEM communities must work together to achieve this goal.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for the Supporting STEM Scholarship from HoshizakiIceMaker.com, potential applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
The applicant may be a college-level student providing certified proof of enrollment in a four-year accredited U.S. university or;The applicant may be a high school senior providing certified proof of enrollment at a four-year accredited U.S. university.The applicant must provide transcripts proving a cumulative minimum of 3.0 unweighted GPA.The applicant must maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per term.The applicant must be in a declared major in line with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields of study.The applicant must demonstrate passion for the STEM field of study, strong moral character, and leadership ability by answering a short questionnaire with a 150 word minimum answer requirement per question. (Longer responses are encouraged)Applicant must reside and be declared as a U.S. citizen.Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for submission
Offered Benefits
An award of $1000, split evenly between fall and spring semester, will be sent to the office of Financial Aid of the winning applicant's institution where funds will be disbursed. The award funds may be used for tuition, books, food, or any other school-related cost at the winning scholarship applicant’s discretion.
Application Process
Follow the link provided and click the "Apply for Supporting STEM Scholarship" button at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the scholarship itself where you fill out our online application and then wait to hear who the winner is in August 2018.
