2026 STEM Quest Scholarship Application

2026 STEM Quest Scholarship Application
Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit corporation (EIN#83-0687250) dedicated to expanding opportunities and support for youth in the development of college readiness skills and to increase the number of students that are prepared to enter and successfully complete post-secondary education. The program is dedicated to helping our participants realize their full potential as students, make positive choices regarding their academics and behavior, and equip them with the skills necessary to become productive citizens after they graduate.

Students who have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) summers in the STEM Quest Summer Camp, sponsored by Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa Inc., are eligible to apply for this scholarship. STEM Quest is an intensive, project-based summer program designed to expose students to STEM careers, innovation, problem-solving, and workforce readiness through hands-on learning experiences, industry engagement, and collaborative challenges.

Eligibility through STEM Quest recognizes students who have demonstrated commitment, consistency, growth, and perseverance by returning to the program for multiple years and actively participating in its academic and leadership components. Preference may be given to applicants who can articulate how their STEM Quest experience contributed to their academic development, career aspirations, and readiness for post-secondary education or training. Applicants for the scholarship must be planning to attend a college, university, or trade school in FALL 2026.

DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday March 13, 2026, 4:00p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If any question in this application does not apply to you please put N/A in the space.
- Winners will be announced at the upcoming 2026 GQ Awards Gala (May 30, 2026, 5:00p.m.). You must be present to win.
- Student Full Name*
  
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- I am an active member of Gentlemen's Quest of Tampa Inc.I have participated in a STEM Camp sponsored by Gentlemen's Quest of Tampa Inc.I have a parent who is deceased.I have a parent who is incarcerated.I am in foster care.I live in a single parent home.I am a first-generation college student.One or both of my parents attended college.I have attended a college tour at least once.I have had a part-time job during high school, in which I earned a paycheck.I played at least one sport during high school.I enrolled in and successfully completed at least one IB, AP, or dual enrollment course during high school.I received free or reduced lunch my senior year of high school.I have been suspended out of school at least one time.I have an I.E.P.I moved to the United States from another country.I have completed at least 50 hours of community service and my hours can be verified.I held a leadership position in at least one club during high school.I played at least one musical instrument during high school.
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- High School you attend*
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- Anticipated Graduation Date*
- Current GPA*
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- Submit Student Transcripts Here*
  
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- Submit Letter of Recommendation*
  
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- List all high school extracurricular activities (i.e. club, sports, leadership, etc.), awards, honors, and volunteer activities.*
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- List the school(s) that you are planning to attend (i.e. college, university, trade, or vocational school)*
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- If you selected "Yes" to question #2 above - list school(s)of acceptance*
- What is your intended major? *
- What are your career aspirations? *
- Essay Instructions: Select an essay topic below and write your essay with a maximum of 500 words in either Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font. Your essay must be double-spaced between lines with 1-inch margins. Essays that fail to meet any of these specifications will not be considered for a scholarship.
  
  Topic 1: Describe how your participation in the STEMQuest Summer Camp influenced your academic growth, mindset, and future goals. Explain the skills, knowledge, or experiences you gained through STEMQuest and how they shaped your interest in STEM, technology, innovation, or problem-solving. Be specific about projects, challenges, or leadership opportunities you encountered and how these experiences helped prepare you for college, trade school, or your intended career pathway.
  
  Topic 2: Share a challenge or obstacle you faced during high school and explain how your involvement in STEMQuest helped you develop the discipline, resilience, or problem-solving skills needed to overcome it. Describe how this experience impacted your academic performance, confidence, or career aspirations, and explain how you plan to apply these lessons as you transition into post-secondary education or training.
  
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- Topic 1: Share your turnaround story. Describe what obstacles you faced when you entered high school and what steps you took to “turnaround.” Be specific and detailed in your essay.
- Topic 1: Describe how your participation in the STEMQuest Summer Camp influenced your academic growth, mindset, and future goals. Explain the skills, knowledge, or experiences you gained through STEMQuest and how they shaped your interest in STEM, technology, innovation, or problem-solving. Be specific about projects, challenges, or leadership opportunities you encountered and how these experiences helped prepare you for college, trade school, or your intended career pathway.
  
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- Topic 2: Share a challenge or obstacle you faced during high school and explain how your involvement in STEMQuest helped you develop the discipline, resilience, or problem-solving skills needed to overcome it. Describe how this experience impacted your academic performance, confidence, or career aspirations, and explain how you plan to apply these lessons as you transition into post-secondary education or training.
  
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- How do you plan to finance your education? (i.e. scholarships, loans, work-study, etc.) *
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