About this scholarship

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The Glidden STEM Scholarship was established in 2021 with a gift from Dr. Alden Glidden, Caledonia High School Class of 1961.  It will be used to further the college careers of qualified graduating Caledonia High School seniors. Dr. Glidden established the scholarship to be supportive of those graduates seeking personal advancement through higher education that might not have the opportunity without some financial assistance.  He chose the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) fields because he feels that our country is falling behind some of the other countries that are training highly motivated and successful graduates.

Administrative Guidelines

The Glidden STEM Scholarship will honor a high school senior who meets the following criteria: 
  • Caledonia senior 
  • Student planning to attend a two or four year college majoring in a STEM field of study
  • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
  • Affiliation with a non-profit, employer, or volunteer position, as shown by a letter of recommendation
  • Exhibits the ability and aptitude to succeed in a STEM career while seeking to develop his/her skills in this area
  • Financial need

Scholarship

The Scholarship is for $1000.00 per year for four years as long as the criteria are met.  The funds can be used on college tuition and/or books.  It is awarded at the annual senior awards evening in May.

Process

​The application is due March 30 with letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript.  It will be reviewed by the Caledonia Education Foundation representatives in partnership with CHS staff.