The Victor J. Baxt Scholarship
Teknor Apex is one of the world’s leading plastic manufacturers and is headquartered in Pawtucket, RI. The company is committed to social responsibility, high ethical business standards, technical innovation, and strong partnerships with our employees, customers and suppliers. Each year the company recognizes the leadership that has represented these core values and contributed to our growth in the marketplace.
In honor of 50 years of loyal, dedicated service, the Victor J. Baxt Scholarship, honors an important leader in our company’s history. The scholarship will be awarded annually to one student from the University of Rhode Island who meets the following criteria:
• 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 sessions in one of Teknor Apex’s manufacturing facilities
The scholarship annual value is $3,500 and will be presented to the University and credited to the student’s tuition invoice for one year. At no time will the scholarship funds be paid directly to the student. Failure to remain in good academic standing or complete the field of study noted will forfeit eligibility to participate in the program for the subsequent semester. During the summer the student will be offered a paid, full-time internship, which will be project-based and designed around the student’s field of study.
How to Apply?
Applicants are required to submit an application with a short essay (500 words or less) on why they should be selected for the scholarship. Submissions must be sent to mlussier@teknorapex.com for consideration by March 18, 2022. The winning recipient will be notified by April 15, 2022.