Scholarship

2024 STEM Booster Club Scholarship winners

We awarded eight students in total in the varying amounts of $250, $350, $750, $2000 and $2250. 

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The $250 scholarship was awarded to CAMERON VAN SICKLER. 

He plans to attend University of Texas at Arlington and major in Engineering.  Cameron is described as 'kind and compassionate' and in his application he wrote, "The experiences that I have had in the STEM Academy have helped me focus my studies on engineering. The classes were tough, but I think that this was the best place that I could have been."

 

Two scholarships in the amount of $350 were awarded to KAILEY CARTWRIGHT AND JERMELIA SPIVEY (Jer-mill-eyuh Spy-V).  

 

Kailey Cartwright. Kailey plans to major in Management Information and was described in her recommendation letter as "a strong and intelligent young woman of impeccable character."

Jermelia Spivey plans to attend the University of Oklahoma and major in Human Health and Biology. Her recommending teacher wrote, "In addition to her abilities as a student, Jermelia demonstrates concern for others."

 

Two scholarships in the amount of $750 were awarded to SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ AND HANNAH ANTHONY.

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Hannah plans to attend Abilene Christian University and major in Biology on the pre-med track. Her application essay gave incoming STEM Academy freshmen the advice to "Be a contributor instead of a consumer in STEM," and she was described by her recommending teacher as "enthusiastic, respectful, diligent, and focused". 

Sebastian plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He was described by his recommending teacher as curious, resilient, and independently-driven. About his experience in the Academy he wrote, "STEM has meant a lot. . . to me. It’s been nice knowing that there’s others that not only share similar passions as mine, but also people who love and support each other in their own journeys, whatever that may be."

 

Scholarship in the amount of $2000 was awarded to SYDNEY PHAN 

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Sydney plans to attend Texas A&M University and major in biology on the pre-med track. She was described as "optimistic" and as "having a servant's heart," and in reference to her STEM Academy experiences, Sydney wrote:  "I believe that these experiences shaped me into the individual I am today and are what will help me succeed even after I graduate." 

Two scholarships in the amount of $2250 were awarded to EMELIO REZA AND DANIEL TEPEDINO 

 

2023 Winners

$250 scholarship recipients

Jordan Brown is at the University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Jordan stated, "Perhaps the most important thing I learned from being a part of the program is working as a team in my engineering classes to solve problems, think critically, and challenge myself."

Reid Griffin planned to attend the US Naval Academy or Dallas Baptist University

 

$500 scholarship recipients

Nathan Thompson is at Wichita State University and majoring in Computer Engineering. He wrote, "The thing I liked most about the Martin STEM academy was the amazing teachers that were truly invested in our success and the lifelong friends I met.

Caden Peters is at University of Missouri and majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He said, "The thing I liked most about the Martin STEM Academy was the opportunity to grow alongside several other remarkable young men and women."

 

$1500 scholarship recipient

Chase Russo is at Texas A&M University studying to become a mechanical engineer and one day hopes to design and update aircraft. He wrote, "The thing I found the most inspiring about the Martin STEM Academy was the support network provided through all of my teachers. During my 4 years in the STEM academy, my teachers were always willing and happy to answer any question I had along with working to make sure I was pushed to reach my potential."

 

$3000 scholarship recipient

Macie Menard is at The University of Oklahoma studying Geology in hopes of becoming a paleontologist. In her words about the academy, "Perhaps the most important thing I learned from being a part of this program is that I can follow my passions, even if it means digging up dinosaur bones.  the Martin STEM Academy has equipped me with the confidence I need to pursue my dreams."

 

$4000 scholarship recipient

Nicholas Abram is at Howard University studying Computer Science to work in software development.

 

The $1000 Dr. Anita Kaplan Bahn Scholarship recipient was Dewey Saracay who is at Northern Arizona University pursuing a degree in Microbiology.  Dewey wrote about the STEM academy, "I have loved being able to work with people who have the same mindset as me and who have pushed me to meet my goals."