Edwards Lifesciences is passionate about improving the quality of life around the world and strengthening the communities in which we live and work. The Edwards Lifesciences Scholarship Program was launched to increase access to higher education and to promote careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Through this program, 10 Orange County, California and Salt Lake County, Utah high school seniors pursuing STEM bachelor’s degrees will be selected to receive a four-year scholarship totaling $10,000 ($2,500 per year) from The Edwards Lifesciences Fund. In addition, the scholarship recipients will have an opportunity to visit the Edwards Lifesciences campus in Irvine or Draper and apply for internship opportunities with the company.
Scholarship Criteria:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a current high school senior who is a resident of Orange County, California or Salt Lake County, Utah
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2015-2016 academic year pursuing a major in a STEM field
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Demonstrate financial need
- Note: Children of Edwards Lifesciences employees are eligible to apply
Important Dates:
- March 2015 – Scholarship application available for 2015 -2016 academic year
- April 11, 2015 – Application deadline
- By May 31, 2015 - Scholarship Recipients Announced
- July 30, 2015 – Scholarship Award Ceremony at Edwards’ corporate headquarters in Irvine
- August 2015 – First half of scholarship mailed to students ($1,250)
- December 2015 – Second half of scholarship mailed to students ($1,250)
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