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SMTA Seeks Applications for 2023 Stromberg Scholarship
February 2, 2023 | SMTAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The SMTA is excited to announce they are currently accepting student applications for the JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship by April 28, 2023.
The $3,000 JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship is given in honor of the nearly 30 years of service dedicated by former Executive Administrator, JoAnn Stromberg. The scholarship was established after her retirement in 2015. The purpose of this award is to encourage students to take on more leadership opportunities and encourage more students to engage in the electronics industry.
The Stromberg Scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in electronics (or surrounding industry) and actively involved in the SMTA. The scholarship is intended for the purchase of technical books and research materials, for participation in conferences related to electronics assembly and packaging, and for living expenses if necessary.
For more information about the JoAnn Stromberg Student Leader Scholarship, contact Saniya Pilgaonkar at +1-952-920-7682 or saniya@smta.org.
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