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OriGen Biomedical Announces $500 Scholarship to Austin-Area High School Students Seeking to Pursue a Career in STEM

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AUSTIN, 28 FEBRUARY 2025: OriGen Biomedical, a leading producer of cryopreservation and cell culture products, is proud to announce the launch of the OriGen Biomedical STEM Scholarship. This initiative aims to support high-achieving high school seniors in the Greater Austin area who are pursuing higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

Recognizing the critical role of innovation in solving global challenges, OriGen Biomedical is committed to fostering the next generation of STEM leaders. The $500 scholarship will provide financial assistance to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, and a passion for STEM.

Scholarship Details

  • Award Amount: $500
  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school seniors in the Greater Austin, TX area with a minimum 3.6 GPA, planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university for a STEM-related degree in Fall 2025.

Application Requirements

Students applying for the OriGen Biomedical STEM Scholarship can apply here and must submit:

  • A completed application form
  • A personal essay (750-1,200 words) on a selected STEM-related topic
  • An official high school transcript
  • Proof of college enrollment

A selection committee of OriGen Biomedical employees will review applications and select the recipient based on academic merit, leadership qualities, and commitment to STEM.

“We believe that investing in future STEM leaders is essential to driving scientific and technological progress,” said Beth San Segundo, President & CEO at OriGen Biomedical. “Through this scholarship, we hope to inspire and support young minds who will shape the future of healthcare, engineering, and beyond.”

Important Dates

  • Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
  • Winner Announcement: May – July 2025
  • Scholarship Awarded: May – July 2025

VIEW SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

ABOUT ORIGEN BIOMEDICAL

OriGen Biomedical, Inc. is a leading producer of cryopreservation and cell culture products. Our focus is to produce a range of products to support the treatment of cancer, genetic conditions, and other life-threatening diseases. OriGen Biomedical® products are designed with the patient and user in mind and we strive to maintain excellent customer service to ensure that patient care is the priority. Quality is the foundation of all product designs at OriGen, and each product is produced with the intention that it will improve patient health. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, OriGen is certified annually to ISO 13485 standards and regularly inspected by the FDA, MDSAP, ISO certification organizations, and our customers. For more information about the OriGen Biomedical STEM Scholarship or to apply, visit here or contact scholarship@origenbio.com.

CONTACT:
Kirsten Krupps – Senior Product Marketing Manager
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
k.krupps@origenbio.com
512-522-2343

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