Emerald Coast Science Center Peter Beczkiewicz Memorial Scholarship

The Emerald Coast Science Center Peter Beczkiewicz Memorial Scholarship is available for seniors from Okaloosa County pursuing STEM degrees. As set forth succinctly in its mission statement, “The Emerald Coast Science Center strives to inspire and grow a scientifically engaged community,” Mr. Beczkiewicz, in turn, was a graduate of the US Naval Academy and a high school chemistry teacher who inspired and greatly assisted his students.

This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating high school senior from Okaloosa County. The scholarship award is $8,000 and will be payable in four installments of $2,000 each to coincide with the start of each recipient’s four years of college.