The Victor J. Baxt Scholarship Program - Univeristy of Rhode Island Students Only
About The Position
The Victor J. Baxt Scholarship Program is an annual scholarship awarded to one full-time undergraduate student from the University of Rhode Island. This program honors Victor J. Baxt, a significant leader in Teknor Apex's history, who contributed to its growth into a global leader in plastics manufacturing. The scholarship provides an annual value of $3,500, which is credited directly to the student's tuition invoice for one year. Scholarship funds are not paid directly to the student. Eligibility requires maintaining good academic standing and completing the specified field of study; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of eligibility for subsequent semesters. In addition to the scholarship, the recipient will be offered a paid, full-time summer internship at one of Teknor Apex's manufacturing facilities. This internship will be project-based and designed to align with the student's field of study. Teknor Apex, headquartered in Pawtucket, RI, is a leading plastic manufacturer committed to social responsibility, high ethical business standards, technical innovation, and strong partnerships with its employees, customers, and suppliers.
Requirements
- Enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate program
- Completion of sophomore year studies (rising Junior)
- Field of study must be in an Engineering discipline OR Chemistry
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Willing to work one summer session in one of Teknor Apex’s manufacturing facilities
Responsibilities
- Willing to work one summer session in one of Teknor Apex’s manufacturing facilities
Benefits
- The scholarship annual value is $3,500
- Scholarship credited to the student’s tuition invoice for one year
- Paid, full-time internship during the summer session
- Internship will be project-based and designed around the student’s field of study
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
