➢ Demonstrated excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) course work.

➢ Demonstrated academic promise and growth

➢ Demonstrated involvement in STEM or healthcare related activities through volunteer or work experience.

Please include the items listed below in your application package:

➢ Completed scholarship application.

➢ Official transcript indicating an overall grade point average of 2.5 with at least 3.0 (“B” grades) in STEM-related courses. Transcript must show the community service hours completed.

➢ Documentation of STEM-related or hospital volunteer hours.

➢ One (1) 150–300-word essay describing your experience (outside of school) in STEM-or healthcare that addresses ALL of the following:

➢ Official acceptance document from the four-year college or university, two-year community college, or vocational school you will be attending.

➢ One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor or community service supervisor who can evaluate your academic credentials.

➢ Applications not received by 11:00 p.m. April 29, 2024 will not be eligible for review and cannot be considered for the Darleen Patterson Loggins Memorial Scholarship.

➢ The scholarship application package is not complete unless all requirements are met as described.

➢ Scholarship finalists must be available for panel interview, if requested.

➢ Scholarship funds cannot be disbursed until proof of college or vocational school registration is received.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:April 29, 2024.

We live in a first world country a world class healthcare system and technical infrastructure (computers and Internet). Undeserved communities and marginalized populations of color (African American, Latinx, and Indigenous people) do not have access to affordable healthcare or a reliable technical infrastructure. Many factors contribute to this problem. This scholarship intends to address some of those factors by supporting minority students in their educational pursuits and their goals of becoming professionals who will support and serve undeserved communities. The overarching goal of this scholarship is to lend support to the advancement of motivated students, and ultimately help to ensure equal access to essential services and assist in building and sustaining healthy communities.

List the details of your community service. Include the service hours shown on official high school transcript. Please attach additional sheet if needed.

List academic, community service, and other non-academic awards and honors you received during 9th through 12th grades. Please attach additional sheet if needed.

Please list your extracurricular activities and years of participation. (Examples: organizational memberships, sports, musical instrument(s) played, theater arts, student government, etc.). Please attach additional sheet if needed.

List jobs you have held during the past three years (including summer employment). Please attach additional sheet if needed.

Upload a typed 150–300-word essay that addresses ALL of the following:

• Describe the challenge or issue you chose to address. (Examples: education, social justice, homelessness, individuals with disabilities, eldercare, economy, environmental conservation, etc.).

• Describe how science and technology have affected your view on solving problems in underserved communities.

• Describe any personal experiences with science and technology that inspired or motivated you to continue studying STEM.

• How will the Darleen Patterson Loggins Memorial Scholarship influence and contribute to your future college studies and career aspirations?

• As you enter college describe how your knowledge of STEM will influence your academic studies and your potential career choices.

NOTE: All information submitted pursuant to this application will remain confidential and will not be disseminated to any third party other than the SBCC Scholarship Ministry and interview panel and members of the Loggins family without your written consent.

I certify that the information in this application is true, complete and correct to the very best of my knowledge.