John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship

This scholarship program seeks to award a scholarship to high achieving students who desire to create a professional impact in their chosen field of interest. In an essay format, applicants explain why they've chosen their field of interest, how they desire to create an impact, and any personal beliefs that will help them achieve their professional passion. This scholarship program is made possible with the generosity of the Cochener Family. The scholarship was established by the Cochener family and honors the legacy of John Young, who was a fighter pilot at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack; after the War he went to MIT, earned a degree in aerospace engineering, and joined the Von Braun team at Redstone Arsenal building Saturn V rockets for the Apollo program. The scholarship is open to all applicants and features rolling monthly application deadlines, with students applying earlier having a greater chance of winning.