Application Form - 2017 Scholarship Program

The Society of American Military Engineers

Washington DC Post

Applications should be mailed/faxed/emailed to arrive no later than April30, 2017.

Name: / Date of Birth:
Address:
Soc Sec or Stdnt ID:
Phone: / EMail:
School Name: / Degree Program:
School
Address:
School
Phone: / Class of: / Current GPA: / US Citizen?
I certify that, if awarded, I will attend the Thursday Evening September 21, 2017“Scholarship Awards Dinner”in WashingtonDC as a guest of the Post. I also certify I will use money received under this grantonly for expenses related to my college education. All of the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature / Date:
Endorsement - - I have reviewed this application and attached narrative and certify that the information contained is true to the best of my knowledge. The applicant is a college student in good standing and of good character.
Academic Advisor / Administrator Signature / Date:
Name / Title:
Address:
Phone:

Attach written narrative and mail to: SAME Scholarship Committee

c/o AECOM / Al O’Konski AIA

2020 K Street NW Suite 300 / Washington, DC 20006

202 872 0277

SAME is a professional Society, one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. It maintains the highest standards of professionalism, fosters exchange of ideas, and encourages team work between military and civilian engineers and architects. This union of military and civilian design professionals has increased the design potential of the United States and helps our Nation “stay ready.” As its Charter acclaims, The Society is “Dedicated to the National Defense.”

The Washington DC Post of SAME is made up of approximately 1,000 individual members and 150 corporate members. The Post offers scholarships annually to architectural and engineering college students, with an emphasis on those in the Washington DC Post area.

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

  • A US Citizen.
  • A full-time undergraduate student at an accredited university, with current undergraduate status (freshman through junior) and anticipated undergraduate status (sophomore through senior).
  • Pursuing a major in built environment engineering, architecture, or environmental science.
  • Of good character.

Applicants should complete the form on the reverse side and attach a narrative specifically addressing the following topics in the order listed:

  • Academic Performance and Academic/Professional Goals
  • Nature of Associations with the Washington DC Post and the Washington DC Regional Community
  • Financial Need (Ability to pay for college; other financial assistance to be received)
  • Extracurricular Activities including Participation in SAME Student Chapter or Activities
  • Summary of Previous Military Service, if any
  • Statement of why applicant should be considered for award
  • Other comments to assist selection process.

Narrative should be typewritten, no more than two pages, and have no more than 8 lines per topic.

The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment. Financial awards are remitted directly to student accounts on or about July 1. Formal recognition takes place at the “2017Scholarship Awards Dinner” at the Army & Navy Club in Washington. The 2017Awards Dinner date is Thursday September 21. Up to 12 awards of $3000 each will be granted in 2017. Decisions relating to Award are by the Post only and are final.

Applications should be mailed to the address given on the form, to arrive no later than April30, 2017.

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