Pratt & Whitney generously presents a competitive scholarship initiative tailored specifically for UConn Engineering students. Elevating academic pursuits, a $10,000 annual scholarship is dispersed over a four-year duration. Alongside, recipients are recommended to apply for a summer internship, engage in a sponsored senior design project, and open themselves up to a variety of mentorship opportunities. Moreover, the program is committed to creating personalized professional development. Applicants must be College of Engineering students who demonstrate financial need.
Application and Prerequisites
The Pratt and Whitney Scholars Program Scholarship is designed to enhance accessibility to higher education for underrepresented students in UConn’s College of Engineering, by assisting students financially and Professionally. This distinguished scholarship, totaling $10,000 annually, will be disbursed in two equal installments of $5,000 each, ensuring sustained support throughout the entirety of a student’s four-year degree at UConn. The program will also provide a competitive internship opportunity at Pratt & Whitney that awardees can take the summer after their Sophomore year. The scholarship places a focus on finding those in the schools Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Material Science Engineering programs to grant seats to and students from those programs will be given priority. Maintenance of good academic standing is a prerequisite for scholarship emphasizing the Program’s goal of nurturing students’ educational prowess while supporting them financially.
About Pratt & Whitney
Based in East Hartford, Connecticut, Pratt & Whitney is a renowned aerospace manufacturer and subsidiary of the RTX Corporation, with a workforce of around 41,000 employees across more than 40 countries. Specializing in the development of propulsion systems and aircraft engines for both commercial and military aircraft, Pratt & Whitney is a global leader in the field. Their commitment to innovation and excellence makes them a key player in shaping the future of aviation technology on a worldwide scale. Welcome to a realm where precision meets passion, and the skies become a canvas for technological marvels.
Besides Developing Aircraft Engines, Pratt & Whitney also:
- Manufactures and develops turbine engines for industrial use cases, marine propulsion, and power generation
- Maintains services for customers like EngineWise® Maintenance service
- Continuously reduces total environmental footprint across manufacturing processes