The application period is now closed. Scholarship recipients will be notified in mid-January.

Donors: Kevin Burns

Award Amount: One (1) award per year totaling $1,000

Kevin Burns established the Kevin J. Burns Scholarship to support those students who are pursuing their degree in the sciences and will make a difference for those looking to build a career. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in any of the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.

Scholarship Criteria

• Full-time student in good academic standing with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate college students majoring in any STEM-related discipline (science, technology, engineering and math) at an accredited institution in the U.S.
• Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and community involvement.
• Priority given to applicants whose families work in the pest control or wine industry
• Priority given to applicants located in CA, FL, IN, GA, SC, MI or MO.
• Priority given to those students not from Clemson University.
• Recipients must commit to writing a letter of appreciation outlining how the scholarship has helped them in their academic endeavors.

Application Submission Requirements

• Resume or curriculum vita.
• Current unofficial academic transcript.
• A one-page (minimum) essay describing applicants’ professional goals and aspirations and how he/she plans to use their studies to contribute to the pest management industry.
• At least one (1) letter of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s work ethic, academic progress, and how they plan to use their studies to contribute to their field.
• Other supporting documents (research papers and proposals, faculty research participation, related industry internship participation, fellowship projects, industry work experience, etc.) can also be submitted.