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 take advantage of 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 & 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 those in the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and materials science and engineering fields. Maintenance of good academic standing is a prerequisite for scholarship, emphasizing the program’s goal of nurturing students’ education 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.
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, such as EngineWise® Maintenance service
- Continuously reduces total environmental footprint across manufacturing processes