Marjorie O’Braza STEM Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

$2,000.00

Application submission deadline is January 30, 2026

The Des Moines Women’s Club is delighted you are applying for this scholarship.

Please complete all sections of the application by January 30, 2026, to be considered for an award. Recipients will be notified the first week in March 2026.

Good luck to you as you pursue your educational and career goals.

General Information

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be pursuing a degree in the field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at a college or university.
Applicant may apply for only one Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship per year.
Applicant must be a legal resident of or a registered student in Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren County.
Only complete applications, including references, will be considered.
The scholarship recipient is requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 15, 2026.
The scholarship award will be sent directly to the winning recipient’s selected school upon verification of registration and shall be applied toward university expenses for the 2026-2027 school year.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Current High School

If known, school you plan to attend in the fall

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name and contact information

Current GPA

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Click on the word upload. A current transcript must be included.

Biographical Statement and Extra-Curricular Activities

Applicant must include a short biographical statement with bullet points relating to your extracurricular activities.

Statement

Please include a short statement (maximum of 300 words) on what inspires you to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and your future goals.

Name of Reference

A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or mentor in a STEM field with their contact information must be sent to dmwclub@hoytsherman.org. Please have them include your name and Marjorie O’Braza STEM Scholarship in the subject line.

Signature

I certify the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any false statements will invalidate my scholarship application.

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Date

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