STEM is an acronym referring to the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics as defined by the National Research Council.
According to the Department of Education, STEM fields of study include computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, natural sciences (including physical, biological, and agricultural sciences), and related programs of study. These fields involve research, innovation, problem solving, and/or the development of new technologies.
Based on statistics published by the Brookings Institution, there are 26 million STEM jobs in the U.S., comprising 20% of all U.S. jobs. These jobs are in computer science, health professions, engineering, architecture, and manufacturing.
STEM education is a sequence of courses or program of study that prepares students to be competent, capable citizens in our technology-dependent society. As the world grows more complex and demanding, it is becoming apparent that a STEM education is critical to solving the problems of both our nation and the world.
Capital Auto Auction wants to help provide more individuals with the opportunity to get a solid STEM education and make a difference in the world. So they have created an annual scholarship for students pursuing STEM-related degrees.
Name of Scholarship:
Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship
Value of Scholarship: $1,000 (1 winner); $250 (2 runner ups)
Capital Auto Auction will award the selected applicant $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, they will award a $250 textbook scholarship to two runners-up.
Qualifications:
To qualify, applicants must be undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field of study (or related field), as well as attending an accredited college or university. A transcript is required.
Essay:
Applicants must write an essay of 500-5000 characters telling about yourself and stating why you think they should pick you for the Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship.
Deadline Date: August 15, 2019
The deadline to apply for the 2019 Capital Auto Auction Annual College Scholarship is August 15, 2019. Winners will be announced on August 30, 2019.
Here is the link to the scholarship application form:
https://www.capitalautoauction.com/about-us/scholarship