SCHOLARSHIPS
GUIDELINES
The National
Engineer’s Week Committee will award a limited number of scholarships, based on the availability of funds, to academically
meritorious or needy students. The scholarships may range from $500-$1,500.
I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order
for the student to qualify for this award, the following minimum requirements must be met:
A. The applicant must be currently enrolled
in an accredited two or four-year college or university in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties.
B. The applicant must be studying engineering.
If the applicant’s college or university does not offer an engineering program, then a course of study preparatory
to engineering will be accepted.
C. The applicant must have maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better in college
level courses.
D. An applicant does not need to have a sponsor to be considered.
II. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Include
in Your Scholarship Submission:
A. Application Form (download below).
B. An official college academic transcript. Include
those from all colleges previously attended if a new transfer student.
C. Essay about yourself explaining your background, personal interest, what you plan
to study and why you want to further your education.
D. Mail original application and ALL documents (application form, letter of recommendation,
transcripts, etc) to:
Albert
Wolfkiel
National
Engineers Week Committee
Scholarship
Committee
P.
O. Box 941628
Simi
Valley, CA 93094-1628
E. Please send any inquiries via email to: NEWC_Scholarships@wolfkiel.com
.
III. SELECTION RECIPIENTS
Selections
will be based on student’s overall academic progress, extracurricular activities, leadership skills, and participation
in community activities. Other factors to be considered are engineering projects completed or participated in, financial need
and evidence of professional promise.
IV. NOTICE OF AWARDS
Students will
be notified by email of selection results.
