Intel Foundry Scholarship supports Licking County students in STEM
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- As a part of its investments in central Ohio, Intel Foundry debuted a scholarship pilot program for Ohio students pursuing degrees relevant to semiconductor manufacturing.
The Intel Foundry Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing will give $5,000 per school year to as many as 15 students studying programs like electrical engineering, robotics or other relevant STEM degrees. The funding will be awarded through the Licking County Foundation, which is working in tandem with Intel to help support Licking County students.
Students across a variety of educational paths may be eligible to apply for the funding, which is part of a larger push from Intel to invest in semiconductor education in Ohio. The scholarship lists eight eligible programs and degrees specifically, but does not limit scholarships to these pursuits. However, the program notes that students in medical, nursing, veterinary and computer science software fields are not eligible.
- One-year Semiconductor Certificate
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology AAS
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS
- Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation Engineering Technology AAS
- Microelectronics Associate degree
- Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS
- Chemistry or Agricultural Sciences Associate degree
- Equipment Maintenance-related Associate degree
- Other relevant STEM fields, as approved
Students must have graduated high school or be high school seniors who understand they will not receive funding until after graduation to be eligible. Students also had to be enrolled full-time or prepared to enroll for spring 2025, with preference given to currently enrolled students for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. Although all Ohio residents are eligible, preference is given to Licking County residents.
Although the Licking County Foundation is helping to organize the Intel Foundry Scholarship, the foundation clarified it is separate from its 2025 scholarship program, which has a deadline of Feb. 3. The Intel Foundry Scholarship's inaugural program closed its application on Dec. 2, but there will be additional opportunities to apply in the spring as funds are available.