WBRC Centennial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by WBRC Inc.
Overview
Each year a $1,000 competitive scholarship is awarded to a Maine high school senior who intends to pursue studies in architecture or in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical). The award supports students entering accredited architecture or engineering programs.
Who is eligible
- Applicant must be a senior in a Maine high school.
- The student must have been accepted to — and plan to enroll in — a two- or four-year postsecondary institution where they will major in architecture or an engineering discipline (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical). The chosen school must be accredited and recognized by the appropriate professional/licensing authority.
- The recipient must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.5 at the conclusion of their first semester of postsecondary study.
Selection, verification, and payment
- The scholarship is competitive and awarded annually.
- After a recipient is selected, the student’s credentials will be confirmed by their high school guidance counselor.
- The $1,000 award will be issued to the winner after they have satisfactorily completed their first semester of college or technical school; the check will be payable to the recipient.
Background
This scholarship was established in 2002 to commemorate WBRC’s 100th anniversary. Each year the program looks forward to hearing from Maine seniors headed into the architecture/engineering fields. Many thanks to the high school guidance professionals across the state who help notify eligible students about this opportunity.