Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship Grant

Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: August 27, 2025

Summary

The Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, provides need-based financial support for students pursuing STEM fields. Annually, up to $10,000 is awarded, renewable for up to four years. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a commitment to STEM education, ensuring that this scholarship significantly impacts their ability to attend college. Preference is given to undergraduates, making this a vital resource for aspiring STEM professionals.

Overview

The Quad Cities Community Foundation is proud to help donors support students pursuing post-secondary education at a community college, trade school, or four-year institution. Today, we award nearly $600,000 annually in scholarships to students in the Quad Cities and beyond. Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship Need-based: Yes. Amount: Up to $10,000 a year. Renewable: Yes, for up to four years total or until graduation, whichever comes first. Renewal Conditions: Continue in a STEM-related field of study and continue to meet other scholarship criteria.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be pursuing a STEM related education and career (computer technology; mathematical sciences; engineering and surveying, and natural, physical, and medical sciences).Financial need is the main selection criteria. This scholarship is intended for a student for which the scholarship would make the difference in being able to attend college.Scholarship may be used for university/college fees including tuition, room & board, books, fees, etc.Applicant must have demonstrated good potential to be successful in a STEM curriculum as demonstrated by a STEM course competency during high school.Applicant should have already demonstrated commitment to working to enable paying for a portion of their education.Applicants may enroll in a community college for Freshman and/or Sophomore year.School activities, community activities and essay are secondary to financial need, academics and work history.