PENDLETON — Marcus Allen of Pendleton was recently awarded an Amazon Web Services inCommunities scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship, renewable for three years, was awarded to 40 students across the United States.

The scholarships are given to students who plan to pursue STEM-related education after high school. Application criteria include a student’s academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, and a short essay on how one of the Amazon Leadership Principles relates to the applicant. Awardees must also demonstrate financial need.

Allen plans to study engineering, with a focus on “green design,” the construction of eco-friendly buildings using sustainable and recyclable materials.

Scholarship applications are available in March of each year. For more information, visit https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/awsincommunities/.