QCESC SCHOLARSHIPS
Investing in the future of engineering, science, and technology
The QCESC 2026 Scholarship Application is CLOSED
Applications Were Due By January 27th
Since 1994, the Quad City Engineering and Science Council with its member societies, local businesses, and regional universities have annually provide one-time scholarships to high school seniors studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) at either an accredited four-year college or university, an Associates degree at a community or junior college, or a skilled trades certification. In 2025, there were 15 scholarships awarded for a total of $30,500. The awards were presented at the annual STEM Celebration.
Applicants must be a Quad City area resident in the Illinois Counties of Carroll, Henry, Knox, Lee, Mercer, Rock Island, or Whiteside, or in the Iowa Counties of Clinton, Scott, Muscatine, or Louisa.
QCESC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
First Row: Emily Downing, Anneliese Poppe, Ava Egel, Natalie Brown, Vella Batdorf, Asmita Bag
Second Row: Atharva Anthati, Kevin Marquez, Cael Mess, Braxton Laurion, Carter Bohm, Bailey Alvarez, John Tarpey
Not Shown: Noah Ericksen, Toni Stansbery
For further information about the QCESC Scholarships or to get information on being a sponsor or contributor, please e-mail the Scholarship Chair, Tom Hein.
Phone: 309-798-0556
Email: Scholarships@qcesc.org