Why Sponsor a Scholarship?
Sponsoring a scholarship is a powerful way to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities by providing access to education and opportunities that may otherwise be out of reach. It allows sponsors to support the academic growth of deserving students, empowering them to pursue their passions and achieve their goals. By investing in a scholarship, sponsors can help cultivate future plastics industry leaders, innovators, and professionals, fostering a culture of education and empowerment.
Additionally, sponsoring a scholarship offers a meaningful way to give back to society, build a legacy of support, and demonstrate a commitment to improving others’ lives, all while enhancing their reputation and community involvement.
Sponsor a Scholarship​
$5,000 contribution: The scholarship will be named after the sponsor.
For example, The Your Name Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship.
For a smaller amount, we will gather all smaller contributions into one scholarship. We will call it the Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship and list all contributors in all communication and media associated with it.
Our Sponsors
What is a Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship?
Each year, we will choose scholarship recipients from several applications following the following criteria.
1. All students (high school, technical, undergraduate, graduate) who intend to pursue a career connected in or with the plastics industry are eligible.
- Majoring in or taking coursework beneficial to a plastics/polymer industry career, including supporting majors such as business, environmental studies, history, political science, mold making, plastic technology, etc.
- In good academic standing with their school.
2. Special preference will be given to students who:
- Demonstrates innovative initiatives.
- Understand plastic is a positive contributor to solving societal needs.
- Recognizes the importance of helping solve the current and future plastic societal challenges
- Supports the PHoF vision and mission.
3. The recipient agrees to:
- Maintain contact with the PHoF throughout their career.
- Interview for an internship with a PHoF sponsor, if available.
- Authorize Plastics Hall of Fame, Inc. to utilize any personal information provided, including but not limited to name, professional achievements, accolades, awards, and the like, and which is to be featured on any legally promotional materials including, but not limited to, flyers, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letter, websites, social networking sites, and others print and digital communications, without payment of any other form of consideration.
Apply now to receive a PHoF scholarship.
4. Other things SPE need to know:
- The amount is $5,000 each: four scholarships.
- Prior recipients are eligible to apply annually.
- PHoF to choose the winners.
- The name of the scholarship: The donor's name Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship, e.g., The Dow Chemical Company Plastics Hall of Fame Scholarship.
5. Application needs:
- Contact and demographic information
- An essay demonstrating innovation, initiative, and community awareness. Discuss your career pathway vision. Supporting documentation and letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required.