Paul and Barbara Yamber Memorial STEM Scholarship Grant

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.

Today, we award nearly $600,000 annually in scholarships to students in the Quad Cities and beyond.
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

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.