Davenport-based manufacturer American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) is now accepting applications for its $5,000 award for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is a merit- and need-based, one-time gift.
Now in its sixth year, the scholarship is named in honor of the late Thomas Keenan Evans, a local engineer and entrepreneur who founded APS in 2006. The award was created in 2017 to encourage bright, creative young people to achieve and excel, and to help them change the world for the better. APS fully funds the scholarship.
To apply, a student must be graduating in 2022 from a school located in Bettendorf, Davenport, East Moline, Eldridge, Moline, Pleasant Valley or Rock Island. In addition, he or she must plan to matriculate for the first time into an accredited college program in 2023 with a major or specific focus in a science, technology, engineering and/or math discipline.
Required submission materials are available for download at www.americanpowerinc.com/about/scholarships/ and include:
- Application form.
- Scholarship essay requirements.
- Reference letter guidelines.
Previous scholarship winners are:
- 2022: Taylor Mayhue, North Scott High School.
- 2021: Brady O’Neil, Davenport West High School.
- 2020: Grace Bjustrom, North Scott High School.
- 2019: Joseph Dryoel, United Township High School.
- 2018: Cole Caleo, Rock Island Alleman High School.
Complete details are available on the website. Deadline to apply is noon Feb. 27. APS plans to announce the winner in May 2023.
Fine more information about the scholarship here or by visiting www.facebook.com/TKEmemorialscholarship. Questions may be directed to scholarship@americanpowerinc.com.
