Dear District Federal Program Directors / Coordinators,
New this year, FASFEPA is honored to be able to offer the Brian Schultz STEM Career Student Scholarship to graduating high school seniors planning to further their education in Technology or STEM based careers in trade/ technical education. Funding for this scholarship is made possible through the dedication of the FASFEPA members through their membership fees and from their commitment to quality education and building a brighter future for our educational system and youth.
Below you will find the attached Scholarship Packet with information, application, routing form, and scoring criteria for the Brian Schultz STEM Career Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded this year.
Student applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
· Be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2025 and planning to pursue a career in the area of technology / technical education;
· Be eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced meals or Approved CEP Direct Certification for free or reduced lunch; and
· Provide a picture with the application to be used in an announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage. (.jpg or .png format)
Please share this information with federal program offices, high school principals, guidance counselors, scholarship coordinators, migrant advocates, homeless liaisons, and others.
A Scholarship award announcement will be sent to both the recipient and district by March 25, 2024.
The scholarship award amount is $2,500 per recipient.
Here is a Timeline to help you: 2025 FASFEPA Scholarships Timeline (All)