Ross Wagner Foundation Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Students majoring in civil, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, biomedical and chemical engineering.
- Students in the United States and Canada where Gemini has plants: Cannon Falls, MN
- Additionally, McGill University, The University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University at Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Eligible schools are on U.S.
- News & World Report’s list of the top 30 engineering schools.
- Scholarships are for full time students only.
Other requirements
- Students seeking degrees in chemistry and physics may also apply.
- Then student must be enrolled in one of the top 30 engineering schools in the U.S. and Canada as rated by U.S.
- News and World Report.
- Please be aware of the following guidelines:Gemini’s designated representative will choose the highest GPAs amongst the graduating high school seniors.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Once a student fails to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, they are permanently ineligible to participate in the scholarship.
Overview
The Ross Wagner Foundation Scholarship offers significant financial support for students pursuing degrees in various engineering fields, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. With awards up to $25,000 annually, students can receive up to $100,000 over four years. Applicants must maintain a B average, work in engineering labs, and be enrolled in top-ranked engineering schools in the U.S. and Canada. This scholarship honors Ross Wagner's legacy, promoting excellence in engineering education.
The field of Engineering has brought much prosperity and technical advancements to this country – from the Freeway systems built after World War II to the NASA space program. This country would not be where it is today without engineers.
To ensure that students of engineering continue to make this country great, Gemini Incorporated has set up the Ross Wagner Scholarship. Ross Wagner was the second Chairman of the Board of Directors at Gemini. He graduated from Loras College of Dubuque, Iowa; an engineer who graduated with distinction and Ross’ dedication to excellence inspired Gemini in its quest for engineering excellence, a legacy played out every day at Gemini.
The Ross Wagner Scholarship provides scholarships of up to $25,000 each year for a maximum of $100,000 over 4 years for students majoring in civil, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, biomedical and chemical engineering. Students seeking degrees in chemistry and physics may also apply.
In addition, the student must be enrolled in one of the top 30 engineering schools in the U.S. and Canada as rated by U.S. News and World Report (those that include Doctorate programs). Additionally, McGill University, The University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University at Vancouver, British Columbia.
Eligibility
Students majoring in civil, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, biomedical and chemical engineering. Students seeking degrees in chemistry and physics may also apply. It is open to students in the United States and Canada where Gemini has plants: Cannon Falls, MN; Farmville, VA; Fallon, NV; Taylor, TX; Decorah, IA; Neustadt, Ontario; and the hometowns of Gemini’s founders; Howard, SD and Randolph, MN.The student must maintain a B average, work in the school's engineering lab, and work in the field of endeavor during summer break.Then student must be enrolled in one of the top 30 engineering schools in the U.S. and Canada as rated by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, McGill University, The University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University at Vancouver, British ColumbiaPlease be aware of the following guidelines:Gemini’s designated representative will choose the highest GPAs amongst the graduating high school seniors. ACT/SAT scores will also be a consideration.
Eligible schools are on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the top 30 engineering schools.
Reimbursement is available for graduate and undergraduate studies. Eligible expenses include tuition and tuition fees.
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained each reporting period to remain eligible for the scholarship. Once a student fails to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, they are permanently ineligible to participate in the scholarship.
Summer work is required in an internship or engineering related work, either paid or volunteer, for a minimum of six weeks.
Students must work part time in the engineering department during the school year.
Scholarships are for full time students only.
What Ross Wagner Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022
- Grants in 2022
- 7
- Total given
- $92K
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $7,490–$19K
- By dollars: Minnesota 39%, Iowa 38%, Nevada 14%.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- STEM education
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