STEM Scholarship
Supporting Future Leaders in Manufacturing & Engineering
The West Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership (WCOMP) is proud to announce the 2025 STEM Scholarship Program. This initiative provides financial support to students pursuing education in manufacturing trades, engineering, maintenance, robotics, automation, and electronics.
Scholarship Details
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST
- Award Amount: Up to 5 scholarships of $1,000 each
- Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current technical/community college students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Scholarship recipients will be honored at the WCOMP Members Meeting on May 14, 2025, at Wright State University Lake Campus, where family and guests are welcome to attend.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Plan to enroll or be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. career technical center, trade-specific school, or community college
- Consider a paid internship with WCOMP member companies (internships are optional and not guaranteed)
Application Process
Required Documents:
- A complete transcript showing your name, school, grades, and credit hours.
- An online recommendation submitted on your behalf by March 31, 2025.
SAT/ACT scores are not required but can be submitted if available.
Selection Criteria
Recipients will be selected based on:
- Academic achievements
- Leadership and participation in school, community, and trade-related activities
- Work experience
- A statement of career and educational goals
- A recommendation letter
All decisions by the WCOMP Selection Committee are final.
Timeline
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
- Notification of Recipients: Mid-April 2025
- Scholarship Awards: Presented in May 2025; payments processed in July 2025