Worthwhile to Helphigh Schoolyouth

WORTHY

Worthwhile To HelpHigh SchoolYouth

Mentoring/Scholarship Program

Building a brighter future

To help develop tomorrow’s technical talent, Northrop Grumman’s Electronic Systems (ES) sector, headquartered near Baltimore Washington International Airport, introduced the WORTHY (Worthwhile To Help High School Youth) mentoring program in September of 1998.

To date, almost 150Baltimore City high school students have benefited from being mentored by some of ES’s many talented employees. During 2012, up to 10 additional students will be added to this program. Participants should desire to pursue a college degree in engineering, physics, computer science or math.

Mentoring and much more

Each mentee is assigned to two mentors. Mentees will spend one day each month with their mentors who provide an introduction to the business world, keys to achieving success, career guidance and academic advice.

Mentees in the WORTHY Program may be eligible for a summer enrichment experience through Northrop Grumman in order to help them to compete in the job market after college graduation.

Upon successful completion of the program, Northrop Grumman will provide eligible mentees with multi-year partial scholarships to attend an accredited college or university.

Eligibility

To be considered for participation in the WORTHY Program, applicants must be a resident of Baltimore City; attending a Baltimore City high school and currently a 9th or 10th grader; planning to major in engineering, physics, computer science ormath; enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum; able to maintain a 3.0 grade point average while enrolled in the program and have earned a 3.0 for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the application period; and able to secure a Department of Defense Clearance (must be a U.S. citizen to qualify).

Additionally, the program seeks students who participate in school or community activities and demonstrate strong leadership and good communication skills.

To apply for the WORTHY Program, students must be recommended by their math/science teacher and school guidance counselor/representative or community leader.

Selection

The focus and primary objective of the WORTHY Program is to select BaltimoreCity high school students who are challenged by their environment, available resources and support systems, yet demonstrate the academic excellence and leadership ability necessary to successfully complete college studies in engineering, physics, computer science or math.

For more information, call Kendall Hayman at (410) 765-6798, Melissa Sandlin at (410) 993-8005,or Tameika Hollis at (410) 993-7613. Completed applications must be submitted to:

WORTHY Program c/o Melissa Sandlin

Northrop Grumman Corporation

P. O. Box 17319, MS A340

Baltimore, MD 21203

by April 10th. Finalists will be interviewed, and all applicants will receive a written response by early June.

Mentees will be assigned to two mentors who will spend several hours each month with them, providing an introduction to the business world, keys to achieving success, career guidance and academic advice. They will also have the opportunity to assist their mentors with projects. Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to participate in activities outside of the corporate environment to foster cultural exchange.

Mentees in the WORTHY program will be offered part-time, summer employment with Northrop Grumman in order to help prepare them to compete in the job market after college graduation.

Supplementing these work assignments will be learning experiences focused on engineering and information technology.

Upon successful completion of the program, Northrop Grumman will provide the mentees with multi-year partial scholarships to attend an accredited college or university of their choice, as well as summer internships or part-time

employment.

WORTHY Mentoring/Scholarship Application

Name:
Last / First / Middle / Social Security Number
Address:
Number & Street / City / State / Zip
Telephone: (Include Area Code): / Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes / No
Cell Phone Number: / Email address:
9 10
School Now Attending / Current Grade Level
School Address / City / State / Zip
Advanced Placement College Prep
Principal (Full Name and Title) / Curriculum
Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Parent(s) Address (if different from above)CityStateZip

What is your planned college major?

List the organized activities you have participated in while attending junior high/high school.

Years / Intra- / Inter- / During / After
Activity / Office(s) Held / Active / Grade(s) / Mural / scholastic / School / School

List your organized outside-of-school activities (community groups, etc.).

Activity / Office(s) Held / Years Active / Grade(s)

Have you been or are you currently employed?Yes No

From / To / Hours per / School / Summer
Type of Work / Month / Year / Month / Year / Week / Year / Job

Student Name:

Do you have other responsibilities in addition to school?Yes No

From / To / Hours Per / School
Responsibility / Month / Year / Month / Year / Week / Year / Summer

What honors or awards have you received during your junior high/high school years?

Academic Honors or Awards
(Science, Math, etc.) / Non-Academic Honors or Awards
(Musical, Athletic, etc.)

Are you a member of any honorary societies (e.g., National Honor Society)?

Write a short essay addressing each of the following topics (minimum 1 full page answer for each question):

Describe three of your key strengths.
What is your favorite subject? Explain why.
What is your planned college major/career goal? Explain why.
What challenge or difficulty have you faced? How did you respond?
What are three things that really motivate you? Explain why.

Please type or print your short essays. Attach it to this application.

WORTHY Applicant Signature: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

Student Name:

Recommendation (to be completed by applicant’s math or science teacher)

Based on your knowledge of this WORTHY Mentoring/Scholarship Program candidate, please make a brief statement about your perception of his/her qualifications. Please address the following: leadership skills, academic excellence, teamwork skills, planned college major, maturity level, environmental challenges.

Name: / Date:
Position: / Phone:
Signature:

Student Name:

Recommendation (to be completed by applicant’s guidance counselor/school representative or community leader)

Name: / Date:
Position: / Phone:
Signature:
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS
In order to be considered for the WORTHY Program, you must submit a current transcript of grades. Please have your guidance counselor forward an official copy of your transcript in a sealed envelope to:
WORTHY Program c/o Melissa Sandlin
Northrop Grumman Corporation
P. O. Box 17319, MS A340
Baltimore, MD 21203

Questions regarding this form or the application process may be directed to

Kendall Hayman (410) 765-6798

Melissa Sandlin (410) 993-8005

Tameika Hollis (410) 993-7613

Worthwhile to Helphigh Schoolyouth

Building a brighter future

Mentoring and much more

Eligibility

Selection

March 2012