The San Diego Chapter of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) will grant between 5 and 10 scholarships to local college and university engineering and architectural students in 2013. The scholarships will range in value from $1,000 to $5,000 each and is awarded exclusively to individuals pursuing a degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Applications will be accepted directly from the students. The candidates must be U.S. citizens who are undergraduates and display enthusiastic promise in their studies. Grade point average will not be the only consideration.
Interviews will be scheduled with the candidates deemed best qualified by the SAME Scholarship Committee following a review of individual resumes. The criteria for interview selection will be:
•Academic achievement and professional activities
•Work experience
•A 500 word essay
In addition to the cash award and a scholarship certificate, each scholarship winner and one guest will be invited to the SAME Awards Ceremony luncheon.
The scholarship application package for each individual must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013, in the following format:
1.Completed standard scholarship application form, along with a copy of most current transcripts.
2.Resume of academic achievements, professional activities, and employment record, if applicable.
3.A 500-word essay (typed, double-spaced) on: How You Intend to Benefit the Profession with Your Degree. Issues addressed may include regional, state or national topics.
Interviews will be conducted during April, at a time and place to be announced. Award presentations will be made at the SAME membership lunch meeting in May.
A copy of the SAME Scholarship Application is enclosed. Please provide a copy to each applicant.