A scholarship fund devoted to increasing diversity in tech and engineering announced Monday a $100,000 effort to support students pursuing STEM degrees in 26 North Texas counties.
The goal of the North Texas Biotech Workforce Fund, launched by the Last Mile Education Fund, is to increase access to biotech careers for low-income students who could rapidly join the burgeoning biotech workforce.
Qualified students can access the fund on a rolling basis to support their educational progress and overcome unexpected financial obstacles. Each student is considered on a case-by-case basis and will receive customized funding to facilitate their success.
“We know that students are balancing many priorities in pursuing a biotech career, which is why Last Mile takes an abundance approach to investing in students,” Last Mile Education Funder founder and CEO Ruthe Farmer said. “Our funds can be used to cover a broad array of costs from a car repair to food to family expenses -- anything that is a barrier to their success.”
Applications for the fund are open online.
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