Marjorie O’Braza STEM Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

$3,000.00

Application submission deadline is January 29, 2027

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

Please complete all sections of the application by January 29, 2027, to be considered for an award. Recipients will be notified the first week in March 2027.

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.

  • Only complete applications, including references, will be considered.

  • The scholarship recipient is requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 21, 2027.

  • 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 2027-2028 school year.

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN AND READ THROUGH ALL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE STARTING.

STEP 1: Application

STEP 2: A current transcript including your GPA must be sent to the Des Moines Women’s Club office at dmwclub@hoytsherman.org. Please include your name and O’Braza STEM Scholarship in the subject line.

STEP 3: One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or mentor in a STEM field, with their contact information, must be sent to the Des Moines Women’s Club office at dmwclub@hoytsherman.org. Please have them include your name and O’Braza STEM Scholarship in the subject line.