The Society of American Military Engineers

Gem State Post

SCHOLARSHIP

REQUIREMENTS:

·  Enrolled in an engineering or architecture program leading to a BS degree or equivalent.

·  AND Undergraduate class standing of sophomore, junior or senior

·  AND Attending The University of Idaho, Idaho State University or Boise State University

·  OR A son or daughter of a SAME Gem State Post member having undergraduate class standing of sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in an engineering or architecture program leading to a BS degree or equivalent at any accredited university

SELECTION BASED ON:

·  Involvement in university and community programs

·  Academic standing - GPA

·  Response to Scholarship Essay

AWARDS:

·  One $750 scholarship and two $500 scholarships

·  Student membership in SAME

·  Military Engineering Familiarization at Mountain Home Air Force Base (accommodations paid for)

SUBMIT:

Applications can be submitted via email or hard copy.

·  Statement of extra-curricular activities from applicant

·  Letter of recommendation from school official in the engineering/achrictecure department

·  Copy of an official transcript

·  Scholarship Essay—see topic below

·  APPLY BY 26 April 2013 to:

John T. Bialke, PE
Mailing Address:
1100 Liberator Avenue
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83647
Phone 208-828-6354

SAME Scholarship Essay

Provide a typewritten or word processed essay, 12-point font maximum of two pages on the following topic:

Provide an essay addressing the following question: “What do you think the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry will change over the next 5-10 years?

Describe how you see architecture, engineering and/or construction projects changing from what they were in year 2013 to 5-10 years from now. Support your position by exploring a current global trend. Example current global trends may be one of the following but are certainly not limited to the following:

-  Renewable Energies

-  Lower Engineering Enrollment in U.S. Schools

-  Global Population Growth, Climate Change

-  U.S. Federal Debt Obligations

-  Emergence of China (or other BRIC nations) as a Global Power

-  Environmental Protection Awareness

-  Growing Focus on Energy Conservation/Efficiency

Completed essay is to be included in the scholarhip submission and e-mailed or hard copy mailed to the listed scholarship point of contact.

Note: Essays may be published in the SAME newsletter.