Polymer Chemistry Innovations is accepting applications for a $2000 scholarship for female STEM students. The company aims to inspire young women to pursue their STEM career goals.
Polymer Chemistry Innovations (PCI), a commercial polymer and monomer manufacturer, is seeking applicants for a $2000 scholarship for female STEM students pursuing higher education. Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2021.
More information is available at https://www.polychemistry.com/scholarship
The scholarship aims to address the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields by supporting a motivated young woman in her academic pursuits.
Female students pursuing STEM degrees face a unique set of challenges. As the study of science and math is often viewed as a masculine pursuit, women interested in STEM are frequently underestimated by their peers. In addition, there are few female role models in STEM fields for young women to emulate. Only 35% of STEM degrees are held by women, and women make up just 24% of the total STEM workforce.
Polymer Chemistry Innovations realized the need for its inaugural scholarship after observing a lack of female voices at industry trade shows and conferences.
Applicants must write a brief essay about their passion for STEM and their career aspirations in the STEM field. In addition, they must detail how they will use the scholarship to achieve their goals. The written assignment must be less than 350 words in total.
Entries should be single-spaced and written in a Microsoft Word or text document in 12 pt Arial font, and the student’s name and email address must be included in the header. As the organization values academic integrity, plagiarism will result in rejection. Applicants must be 18 or older and currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution.
The company was founded in 1990 by Dr. Bernard Gordon III, PhD when he identified a novel, cost-effective production method for Aquazol. The family business is now led by the company’s executive director, Carly Gordon, and women constitute 50% of the company’s current staff.
PCI is fully aware of the sacrifices that women must make to pursue STEM education, and they hope to lighten the financial burden for a female scholar. A spokesperson for the company said: “As a company built on education, PCI’s leadership understands the importance of continued education, and appreciates the discipline, dedication, time, and effort it takes to see a college degree through to the end.”
Interested parties can learn more at https://www.polychemistry.com/scholarship