Dreams for Schools STEAM Scholarship Award presented by Neudesic – Winter 2022

Dreams for Schools (DFS) is excited to announce the winner of the Winter 2022 Dreams for Schools STEAM Scholarship Award presented by Neudesic. 

The STEAM Scholarship Award program, made possible with the support of our corporate partner, Neudesic, will be available to STEAM undergraduates working as DFS Instructors while they pursue their career goals in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, or Math (STEAM). Applications are received on a quarterly basis and 1-2 scholarships will be awarded once a quarter.

Both DFS and Neudesic believe in nurturing the next generation of STEAM talent by providing professional development, vocational opportunities, and support for academic excellence through this scholarship program. This need and merit based scholarship is intended to help DFS Instructors advance their trajectory through STEAM career pathways. 

We are excited to announce the scholarship recipient of the DFS STEAM Scholarship Award program presented by Neudesic for Winter 2022: Alexis Rodriguez-Mejia!

Alexis is a first generation Mexican-American college student currently attending Harvard College. He is studying Government with a secondary focus in History. He aspires to become an attorney and eventually a judge. He is heavily involved in his community both directly and through club activities. He wants to be a positive agent of change and give back to the community that raised him. 

The entire DFS team would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Neudesic and their team members who participated in the scholarship review committee. Neduesic’s generosity and volunteer support is making a meaningful impact to advance education equity through DFS’ STEAM programs. 

About Dreams for Schools

DFS is a STEAM education 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, working to advance education equity by bridging gaps in STEAM education, with an emphasis on computer science. By working with a range of community stakeholders from K-12 students, educators, schools, districts, as well as higher education students DFS provides educational programs that would not otherwise be available to our clients. DFS’s primary programs include 1) STEAM Curriculum Development, 2) K-12 STEAM Classes, 3) Vocational Opportunities for STEAM Higher Education Students, 4) Professional Development for Educators, and 5) Scholarships for STEAM Higher Education Students. 

About Neudesic

Neudesic is a national technology firm and global leader in technology-powered business innovation. They help their customers close the gap between technology and desired business outcomes by bringing together the best talent, innovative products, and a broad array of services.