Hans P. Loewen Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Nuclear Society
The Hans P. Loewen Scholarship was established by the Board of Directors in May 2014 for a graduating high-school senior, a college freshman or sophomore who has enrolled full-time, in college courses and is pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
Hans P. Loewen (1994-2014) (son of ANS Past President Eric Loewen) was a 20-year-old vibrant and outstanding midshipman third class at the US Naval Academy at the time of his untimely and tragic death. He was a member of the American Nuclear Society Student Section and studying Oceangraphy at the Academy. Hans was a kitesurfer, a rock climber, an extreme downhill longboarder, a surfer, a paddleboarder, a marksman, a parkourer, a unicyclist, a slackliner, a snowboarder, a DJ, a mountain climber, a mountain biker, an ice climber, a triathlete, a drummer, a reader, a comedian, and a foster brother. He lived life to the fullest.
Special Selection Criteria, Restrictions, and Other Special Requirements (If Any)
- The scholarship is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants must be ANS student members unless they are incoming freshmen. Incoming freshmen selected to receive the award must become an ANS student member once they begin their undergraduate studies. Once ANS verifies these awardees have joined the Society, they will be sent the award funds.
- Must be pursuing an approved scientific or engineering curriculum in a school having, or eligible to have, a Student Section of the Society, or in the Naval Nuclear Power School, or in a similar institution approved by the Board of Directors.
- Applicants must submit an essay describing their leadership qualities and, in particular, how they help others meet their goals and their interest in supporting nuclear science and technology.