National Society of Black Engineers
Southern Maryland Professionals
November 12, 2015
Dear Pre-College Student,
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)-Southern Maryland Professionals is pleased to announce our annual STEM’s Future Leaders Scholarship to be awarded prior to Fall 2016 school semester. The NSBE mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.” In keeping with the mission, the NSBE-Southern Maryland Professionals identified a need to support the community by establishing this scholarship for the Southern Maryland Counties’ public and private high school graduating seniors attending a two-year or four-year college/university in Fall 2016. This scholarship is valued at a minimum of $500 not to exceed $1,000 per student unless otherwise stated.
The scholarship is open to students who have been accepted to and will be attending a two-year or four-year college/university majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics in Fall 2016. Applicants will be screened using an official transcript, at least two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members, and an essay that will address the topic: “What value do you see a STEM education contributing to your life and community currently, and in the future?” Our scholarship will examine students who may have financial constraints.
This is a non-recurring scholarship.
Candidates can also apply at www.nsbesomd.org/STEMsFutureLeaders.
Respectfully,
Travis Lynch, Scholarship Chair
How can an eligible student apply?
Who may apply:
· Current Graduating Seniors in Southern Maryland Counties (St. Mary’s, Charles & Calvert Counties) Private and Public Schools
· Must be an African American Student
· Majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics in Fall 2016
· There is no minimum GPA to apply
When to apply: Applications must be RECEIVED by March 25, 2016
How to apply: Complete and forward your NSBE Scholarship Application to:
National Society of Black Engineers-Southern Maryland Professionals
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1633
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Or
Apply online at www.nsbesomd.org/STEMsFutureLeaders.
Note: If you submit your application online, you must still have your official transcript mailed to the address above.
Scholarship Information
· A minimum of $500, not to exceed $1,000 per student based upon proof of intent to enroll by providing College/University Acceptance Letter
· Scholarships sent directly to scholarship awardee
· Recipients will be honored at the National Society of Black Engineers-Southern Maryland Professionals End of Year and Scholarship Banquet on May 12, 2016
Email for any questions, comments, or concerns.
The NSBE-Southern Maryland Professionals’ STEM’s Future Leaders Scholarship Application
Applicant’s Name: ______
Applicant’s Address: ______
Applicant’s Home Number: ______Cell: ______
Applicant’s Email Address: ______
Applicant’s Birthday: ______
Applicants School: ______
Applicant’s Grade Point Average: ______
Applicant’s Extracurricular Activities (leadership activities e.g., student council, debate club, etc.):______
______
Applicant’s Volunteer Activities: ______
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College/University Attending in Fall 2016: ______
Desired Degree and Major: ______
Total size of Applicant's household: ______
Additional Required Items
· Have Official Transcript Mailed
· Attach at least 500-word typed essay addressing: “What value do you see a STEM education contributing to your life and community currently, and in the future?”
· Provide a current headshot of yourself; digital or hard copy
· Provide at least two (2) letters of recommendation from a non-family members
Note: If the applicant wishes to have financial need considered in this application please present parent(s) tax return(s) as part of application package
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“…to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”