The James J. ("Pete") Drexler Scholarship Fund provides educational scholarships for students in need who will attend New Mexico State University and pursue an education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math or southwest history.
ABOUT PETE DREXLER
Though he was valedictorian of his middle school and had the highest GPA in his high school, Pete Drexler found himself ready to graduate without intentions of pursuing a higher education. His family could not afford to send him to college, and so he was set to follow his father into the construction business.
His teachers had other plans, however. As a result of their initiative, Pete was offered scholarships in both math and physics. Though he may have slightly broken his math teacher's heart by pursuing physics, he became the first of his family to attend college and receive a college degree. His career as a physicist was incredibly rewarding. He is also the father of 8 children, all of whom he helped support in attending college, resulting in over twenty degrees and advanced degrees among them. He attributes his success to his teachers and others who enabled him to get the valuable education he deserved.
This scholarship was created in his honor to continue the legacy of helping others in need to pursue an education in the fields that he has been so passionate about.
Scientist
Historian
After his retirement from his career in science, Pete pursued his other passion of history of the southwest. He combed through historical records and did some serious sleuthing to uncover some facts that had been lost to time. Some of his books are shown here.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does."
William James
APPLICATIONS
Are you a student interested in STEM fields and in need of financial assistance for college? Apply for the James J. ("Pete") Drexler Scholarship! Need more information first? Fill out the form below.
CONTACT JAMES J. ("PETE") DREXLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
24 S. Weber St.
Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
720.256-5484