AACC to Establish Scholarship with $25,000 Donation from Praxis Engineering

Full-time students majoring in computer science, technical studies, engineering or mathematics at (AACC) may be eligible to apply for a new scholarship.

Praxis Engineering in Annapolis Junction recently donated $25,000 to establish an endowed scholarship fund at the college because of its "national reputation and leadership role in cyber education," according to a release from AACC.

“We are very excited about the tremendous work AACC is doing in the STEM arena, particularly the college’s focus on the cybersecurity field,” said Jerry Schepers, vice president, sales, marketing and business development at Praxis, in a release. “We are proud to be a small part of helping this valuable program, and the students it serves. Additionally, one of Praxis Engineering’s core values is social awareness and, as a corporation, Praxis believes it is important to give back to, and invest in, the local communities in which we work and live.”

Students may apply by May 1 for fall and spring scholarships. Considerations for the Praxis Engineering Endowed Scholarship include:

• Students must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need as established by the AACC Financial Aid office and be Anne Arundel County high school graduates.
• Applicants must have a minimum AACC GPA of 3.2 and have completed 12 or more credit hours at AACC in a degree program or transferrable course of studies in computer and technical studies, electrical engineering, mathematics, engineering and computer technologies (excluding civil engineering.)
• If applicants are men and age 18 or older, they must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System.
• Scholarships can cover tuition and fees, books, a computer and educational supplies.

Additional information can be found on the AACC website under institutional scholarships.