Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a premier global engineering organization with a mission “to promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and private sector engineers, and related professionals”. A primary means to fulfilling this mission is to encourage talented students to pursue careers in engineering, architecture, and related fields.
The Fort Detrick Post of SAME supports the mission by providing assistance to deserving students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, or related science, planning, and construction fields at local colleges and universities. Scholarship applications will be reviewed in April and awards will be announced in May.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
• United States citizen;
• Full-time undergraduate student (freshman through junior) at an accredited university or college (including 2-year community colleges), preferably in the Frederick / Baltimore / Washington, DC area; and
• Pursuing a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, or related science, planning, or construction fields.
Applicants must submit the attached application form, an official transcript, and a narrative, type written and no more than 750 words, addressing the following:
• Academic / professional goals and how it relates to the mission of the SAME;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Summary of previous military service, if any; and
• Other comments to assist the selection process.
The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse the application to verify enrollment. The scholarship will be awarded after college enrollment is confirmed in the school year awarded. The scholarship will be paid directly to the School Registrar.
Application: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/studevtp/2011SAMEApplication.pdf
Application, narrative, and official transcript must be mailed,
to arrive no later than April 11, 2011, to:
Jonathan Kruft
SAME Fort Detrick Scholarship Committee
C/o Analytical Services, Inc.
8600 Snowden River Pkwy., Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21045
