The Crystal Lloyd Brigantti Women in STEM Scholarship

$500 Cash Award

Crystal Lloyd Brigantti is a graduate of the Oak Hill High School Class of 1996 and an officer in the United States Army. After graduating from Oak Hill, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Cincinnati in 2000 and went on to obtain a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2008. In 2018 she completed a Master of Business Administration from the College of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. As an Army officer, she has served in Georgia, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq, South Korea, Kentucky, Hawaii, and Virginia. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honors Society and the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society.

Crystal believes that education is the key to open any door. She has been fortunate to pursue her (many) educational interests while caring for the health of others and while serving her country. As a lifelong learner, she wants to encourage young women to pursue their educational dreams in STEM fields. She values academic excellence, strong personal values, and a philanthropic spirit. Crystal believes the undergraduate college experience may be the single most influential period in a person’s life, and she is excited for the opportunity to help a deserving young woman achieve her educational goals.

Must be a female entering a post-secondary education program in one of the following fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.

The scholarship will be paid upon presentation of proof of enrollment as a full-time student in a post-secondary education program in a field that falls under the STEM umbrella. This proof must be presented to the Oak Hill Union Local School District Treasurer.

To dowload an application, please click here.

Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2022 to the guidance office.