by Jaime Rodriguez, RDPFS Intern
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has announced three scholarship opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired and are focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects. Scholarships are available to students nationwide who are currently studying, or soon will be studying, a STEM subject at a two-year or four-year college or university and include:
The Peter Papano APH STEM Scholarship, now in its second year, which will award $5000 to five high school students seeking to pursue a STEM degree at an accredited college or university, beginning in Fall 2022. Applications must be received by June 17, 2022. For more information or to apply for the “Peter Papano APH STEM Scholarship,” download the application and directions, here.
The new PPG Foundation APH Physical Science Scholarship, granting $5000 to two high school students planning to major in chemistry, physics, or another physical science, at an accredited college or university. Applications must be received by Friday, July 1, 2022. For more information or to apply for the “PPG Foundation APH Physical Science Scholarship,” download the application and directions, here.
The APH Coding Symposium Technology Scholarship, a new $1000 scholarship available to one college freshman, in good standing, enrolled for fall 2022 courses as a sophomore pursuing a degree in technology. Applications must be received by Friday, June 17, 2022. For more information or to apply for the “APH Coding Symposium Technology Scholarship,” download the application and directions, here.
Each scholarship opportunity has different requirements which are detailed in the application, so make sure to check the specifications before applying. For more information about these opportunities, please check out the APH Connect Center’s “STEM Scholarships” webpage, here.
