Scholarship

image of a studentThe Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship was established by STEM and Business (formerly NCTA Charlotte WISE) to honor a young woman who had supported women in STEM. Kasie passed away unexpectedly and her friends, colleagues and family members wished to honor her. This scholarship continues her legacy of fostering the careers of individuals in the fields of Science, Information Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM).

The Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship is administered by The Charlotte Area Science Network, Inc.  (CASN) – a non-profit charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) status.  CASN is a collaboration of STEM communities working together to foster community, education, and industry partnerships to promote science for life in the Charlotte area.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a Charlotte Mecklenburg County female student
  • The applicant must be a rising college freshman, re-entry or transfer student accepted into a Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) major at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2012 semester.
  • The applicant’s grade point average must be a minimum of 3.0/4.0

The Award

$2,000 Scholarship

The Presentation

The Kasie Capling Memorial Scholarship will be presented to the winning candidate at a CASN STEM and Business event in 2012. The winner will be notified of the time and location upon selection.

2012 Application Deadline: March 15th, 2012

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