Tuesday, May 10, 2011

The Society
of American Military
Engineers (SAME)     announces a $1500
Engineering and Architectural Scholarship for 2011 High School Graduates                                       SAMEJAX.org

The Society of American Military Engineers will grant scholarships in 2011 to graduating high school seniors who wish to seek studies in engineering or architecture.  Please read the instructions carefully and fulfill all of the requirements.  Should you have questions that your parent, guidance counselor or principal cannot answer, please contact our local representative using the address or telephone number below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1) Be a high school senior.

2) Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application.

3) Be a resident of Clay, Duval, St Johns, Camden, or Nassau counties.

4) Have at least a 3.0 grade point averaged based on a 4.0 scale.

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT

1) The judging will be conducted by the local Jacksonville Post SAME Scholarship Committee on the basis of each candidate’s high school record.

2) The courses you have taken and the credits earned for the 9th through the first semester of the 12th grades will be used to help evaluate your application.  You will be disqualified if a certified copy of your transcript is not submitted with the application.

3) Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit, solely on the content of the application.  Applicants will be scored on the following: Academic Grades, Honors, Awards, Extracurricular Activities and an Essay.

4) Enroll in an engineering or architecture program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the National Counsel of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB).

5) Scholarships will be paid directly to the university or college financial aid office.  All scholarships are contingent upon your enrollment in a full-time status in an engineering or architecture program and being accepted by the college or university of your choice.  Applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering or architecture and to enter the practice of engineering or architecture after graduation.

6) The announcement of all winners/non-winners will be made in July 2011.

7) Keep a copy of your completed application for future reference.

RETURN APPLICATION

Return the completed application to the following Jacksonville Post SAME Scholarship representative:
Laureen Borochaner, P.E.
US Army Corps of Engineers
701 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 232-1122

Application submittal deadline is:  17 June 2011

SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION!