Scholarships available for STEM study

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PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island students pursuing or planning to pursue careers in information technology or in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) can apply for three scholarships totaling $6,500, the Tech Collective announced on March 22.
The scholarships are:

  • $3,000 – Fibertech Networks and Tech Collective. For one female, Rhode Island high school student pursuing a degree in information systems, computer science or another IT field.
  • $1,000 – Lighthouse Computer Services and Tech Collective. For one Rhode Island high school, college, or university student pursuing a degree in the IT, Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems fields. Students must have an affiliation, either directly or through a parent, to the U.S. Military.
  • $2,500 – Doug Schwinn, Tech Collective. For one female or minority high school student pursuing a degree in the IT or STEM fields.
    Applications are due April 22 and can be downloaded on the Tech Collective’s website here. Applicants must be a legal Rhode Island resident or attend a Rhode Island college or university.
    “Information technology is one of the fastest growing industries in Rhode Island and across the nation,” said Curtis Fox, regional sales manager for Fibertech Networks. “Fibertech is proud to provide the opportunity to both help young women in our state excel in the field of technology as well as help foster the technical talent that is crucial to meeting the expanding 21st century business and IT needs.”

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