S. D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation Engineering Scholarship
Purpose: The purpose of the S. D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation Engineering Scholarship is to provide financial scholarships for students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Engineering and collegiate members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Through this award, the donor hopes to:
- Recognize and reward the talented young engineering student.
- Provide the financial means of attracting, retaining and motivating the qualified young engineering student within the National Society of Black Engineers.
- Promote the overall visibility of the engineering profession .
- Increase the number of underrepresented students in the engineering profession, particularly women and minorities.
Criteria And Selection:
Eligibility
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- College Sophomore, Junior or Senior NSBE member
- Seniors must be graduating no sooner than May 2012
- Major in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Must be a financial NSBE member (required)
- Applications will be evaluated and the recipient(s) will be selected by NSBE representatives on behalf of the S. D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation via the NSBE Online system. Only applications submitted for the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Scholarship program will be considered for the award.
Application Requirements:
- Complete ONLINE application on NSBE IMPAK System
- Official transcript (Fall 2010 or Winter/Spring 2011 should be used) for verification of GPA.
- Resume (Submitted during online application process)
- Essay Responses/Questions (300 Words or less)
- Recommend drafting responses in a WORD PAD document prior to applying for cut/paste into application.
- “Why have you chosen a career in the engineering and how will receiving this scholarship award support your career goals?”
- “What are your current plans for the Summer of 2011?”
- “Please provide an example of a situation where you used your leadership skills to influence a positive outcome in a program or activities and how you impacted others that you worked with.
- Please list other scholarships or financial aid that you have received for the Fall 2011 term or later.
- Proof of enrollment and/or graduation date may be requested.
- Must be enrolled in a university/college in the United States.
Please note any draft applications that are saved but not fully submitted by the deadline will automatically submit after the deadline. Please be sure to complete all drafts and fully submit BEFORE the deadline!
Award - Three (3) $15,000 Scholarship Awards:
- Scholarships may be renewable based on academic performance and progress toward graduation.
- Recipients shall demonstrate the following attributes:
- Excellent academic standing
- Strong leadership skills
- Focus on the applications of engineering in the work world
- Financial need
After the initial award, recipients shall remain eligible for the duration of their studies, up to a maximum of four years, provided they are in good academic standing.
Application Deadline – June 30, 2011
Unofficial transcripts can be emailed to scholarships@nsbe.org. Please do NOT send Degree Audits. Submissions must be transcripts with member's name, student ID and cumulative GPA listed.
Mail your OFFICIAL transcript to (if you have not already submitted a transcript):
NSBE Transcripts
205 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
For more information contact:
Programs Department
703.549.2207
scholarships@nsbe.org
PLEASE NOTE: Please be sure to forward ONE official copy of your official transcript to the NSBE Office prior to the deadline. Only ONE official transcript is needed for ALL scholarships that you apply for. If you have already provided a transcript with Fall 2010 grades, there is no need to submit an additional transcript.
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