The deadline for the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship is drawing near! Applicants have until noon, Monday, Feb. 26, to submit their complete application packet to American Power Systems, Inc. for consideration.
The $5,000 award is a merit- and need-based, one-time gift for new college entrants pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Now in its seventh year, the scholarship is named in honor of the late Thomas Keenan Evans, a local engineer and entrepreneur who founded APS in 2006. The award was created in 2017 to encourage bright, creative young people to achieve and excel, and to help them change the world for the better. APS fully funds the scholarship.
To be eligible to apply, a student must be graduating in 2024 from a school located in Bettendorf, Davenport, East Moline, Eldridge, Moline, Pleasant Valley or Rock Island. In addition, he or she must plan to matriculate for the first time into an accredited college program in 2024 with a major or specific focus in a science, technology, engineering and/or math discipline.
Required submission materials are available for download at www.americanpowerinc.com/about/scholarships and include:
Previous scholarship winners are:
APS plans to announce the winner in May 2024.
For more information about the scholarship, visit www.americanpowerinc.com/about/scholarships/ or www.facebook.com/TKEmemorialscholarship. Questions may be directed to scholarship@americanpowerinc.com.
About American Power Systems, Inc.
Founded by the late Thomas K. Evans in 2006, American Power Systems, Inc. was created to fulfill a growing need for high power alternatives for a wide range of vehicles. Quickly gaining a worldwide reputation for quality, innovation and expertise, APS became the trusted partner of a variety of governmental agencies and companies around the globe.
Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, APS specializes in the innovation and custom crafting of power conversion and distribution systems for armored, security, commercial, marine and purpose-built specialty vehicles like RVs and luxury motor coaches. APS products include high output alternators, custom alternator brackets and dual alternator bracket kits, DC-DC boost converters, DC-DC step down converters, high idle switches, and more.
In March 2020, APS. was honored as Small Business Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region VII office. With a growing client base and award-winning success, APS continues to expand and offer its business partners reliable, dependable, and durable products and hands-on support.
