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Governor Northam and Virginia Council on Women Announce 8th Annual STEM Essay Contest
Governor and First Lady Northam to serve as honorary co-chairs
will be pursuing a STEM career at an institution
of higher education. One
scholarship will be awarded in each of five geographic regions across the state. Additional scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Council.
“It is critical that we prepare all
Virginia students to succeed in fields like science,
technology, engineering, and math, and this annual contest is a great way to encourage more young women to explore their passions and pursue careers in these industries,” said Governor Northam. “The scholarships awarded by the Council will help Virginia women achieve their academic and professional goals in high-demand sectors that are charting the path of our global economy today and into the future.”
The STEM Essay Contest was launched in 2012 with 170 young women from across the Commonwealth submitting essays focusing on their vision for a future STEM education or career. In its first year, the Council raised $10,000 and made three
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RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Council on Women announced the 8th
Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Essay Contest
for young women in their junior and senior years of high school.
The Council will award at least
five $5,000 scholarships to high school junior and senior young women who
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awards. Now, in its eighth year, the Council has awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships. The Council partners with the Math Science Innovation Center, which, has served as a regional math and science center since its establishment in 1966, to administer the contest.
Last year, the Council received
nearly 500 essay submissions and, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, awarded $50,000 in scholarships to five Virginia students.
To be eligible, one must be a
female or identify as a female, reside in Virginia, be a junior or senior in high school and hold at least a 2.5 GPA. Applications and guidelines are available online.
Entries must be submitted by
11:59 p.m. on February 22, 2019. Essays will be judged by a panel of Council
members and individuals
who represent STEM fields. Winners will be notified by March 21, 2019. The scholarship awards will be presented at a reception at the Executive Mansion in Richmond, Virginia, in April 2019.
The chief purpose of the Virginia
Council on Women is to help women reach their potential and maximize their contributions to society and the Commonwealth as wage earners and citizens. The Council has initiated several projects to meet this goal. Find additional information about the Council and available sponsorship opportunities at https://www.
commonwealth.virginia.gov/adviso- ry-boards/council-on-women/stem- essay-contest/.
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January 2019
About the contest February 25th, 2019 11:59 PM
Deadline Prize
$500.00
The contest is open to all high school and HBCU college students in the Hampton Roads area.
Students are asked to select a figure in Black History, who attended an HBCU, that has been an inspiration to them. The length of the essay (essays too short or too long will be eliminated from judging) should be 500 to 1,000 words for high schoolers, and 1,000 to 2,000 words for college students (undergraduate only). Home-schooled students also are encouraged to enter.
Essay Contest
Submit entries to
info@hamptonroadsmessenger.com with the subject “Black History Month Essay Contest.” Essays will be accepted in PDF form. Include your name, telephone number, school, and email address, as well as the name of a teacher or counselor, and their phone number and email address. Email questions to info@hamptonroadsmessenger. com.
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