ATLANTA POST SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS THE AL ROWE AND SY LIEBMANN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY ( Academic Year)

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1 ATLANTA POST SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS THE AL ROWE AND SY LIEBMANN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY ( Academic Year) Purpose: To encourage and assist qualified students who wish to pursue a college education in engineering, architecture, science, or math, and related degrees so that they, in turn, might further the goals and exemplify the ideals of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). Terms: Two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded and must be used during the academic year. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior and one scholarship will be awarded to a current college student or post-graduate student. All scholarship recipients will be assigned a mentor from the Atlanta Post membership. Eligibility Requirements: Successful applicants must: 1. Meet at least one of the following: a. Active member/sustaining firm member of the Atlanta Post; b. Son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an active member/sustaining firm member of the Atlanta Post; c. Student member of SAME; d. Applicant sponsored (via letter of recommendation) by an active member of the Atlanta Post. *Active member is defined as being a current member (at the time of the application) who has held a membership for one continuous year or more. 2. Be accepted by or attending an accredited college or university. 3. Be a high school senior planning to enroll in, a college student enrolled in, or a postgraduate student enrolled in, an engineering, science, math, or related curriculum at an accredited college or university. Enrollment must be planned for the 2013/2014 school year. 4. Have a minimum of a B average (3.0 on 4.0 scale), whether in college or high school. 5. Provide a completed application to include: letters of recommendation (maximum of 3) from high school or college advisor, academic instructors or immediate supervisor, copy of high school or college transcript, copy of SAT/ACT or GRE results, and a 2 page, double-spaced, 12 point font essay that discusses why you should be a recipient of a SAME scholarship. Applications should be ed to Heather Hawkins at hhawkins@wenck.com.

2 Official high school/college transcripts and/or reference letters can either be ed or mailed to: SAME Atlanta Post PO Box Atlanta, GA **Please note on application if transcripts or reference letters will be ed or mailed. 6. Be available either in person or via phone for an interview with the Atlanta Post Scholarship Selection Committee. Selection Criteria: 1. Graduating high school applicants: SAT or ACT test results 2. Post-Graduates: GRE test results 3. Grade point average 4. Recommendation by advisor and/or instructor 5. Required major in engineering, science, math, or related degrees 6. Evidence of serious scholastic attitude, good character, leadership qualities, and wellrounded personal development 7. Financial Need 8. Awards 2014 Schedule: May 23: Deadline for receipt of applications. If interviews are necessary, they will occur prior to June 30, June 30: Notification to scholarship recipients July 8: The winners will be presented the scholarships checks at the Atlanta Post monthly meeting in July or by mail if the winner cannot attend For questions, please contact: Heather Hawkins Post Scholarship Chair Cell:

3 ATLANTA POST SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS THE AL ROWE AND SY LIEBMANN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ( Academic Year) (Please print or type all information) Application is for: Graduating High School Senior College Student Post-Graduate Student 1. Applicant s Last Name First Name Middle Name Suffix 2. Applicant s Current Mailing Address 3. Phone No. Address 4. Parent/Legal Guardian Name 5. Parent/Legal Guardian Mailing Address 6. Are either of your parents/legal guardian (or any of your grandparents) a member of the SAME Atlanta Post? Yes No 7. Are either of your parents (or any of your grandparents) a sustaining firm member of the Atlanta SAME Post? Yes No 8. If answer to either #6 or #7 is yes, please give full name of parent/legal guardian/grandparent; relationship; and name of sustaining member firm (if applicable): Full Name Relationship Sustaining Member Firm (if applicable) 9. If being sponsored by an active member of the Atlanta Post, please give full name of individual. Full Name of Active Member 10. Are you a student member of SAME? Yes No If yes, name the Post 11. Are you employed by an Atlanta Post sustaining member firm? Yes No If yes, name the firm and office location Firm Name Location

4 12. High School City, State Graduation Date 13. High School Cumulative GPA 14. College you plan to attend (if already in college, skip to #15) Desired Major 15. Have you attended or are you currently attending a college or university? Yes No If yes, list them, your grade point average, and your major. College/University Cumulative GPA Major College/University Cumulative GPA Major 16. Please describe in 50 words or less your reasons for choosing the desired Major in #14 or # List membership in high school and/or college honor societies and extracurricular activities. 18. Do you have plans for a military career? Yes No If yes, briefly describe: 19. Are you now a member of your high school ROTC unit? Yes No There is no ROTC unit at my high school 20. Are you now or do you plan to become a member of your college ROTC unit? Yes No There is no ROTC unit at my college

5 21. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, you must submit the following with this application. a. A current (including most recent completed term) certified copy of your high school or college transcript. b. The names and telephone numbers of two references, one of whom must be your science or math teach or counselor. Reference #1 Position Phone No. Reference #2 Position Phone No. c. Letters of recommendation from two references may be attached to this application; or your references may scan and the letters directly to the address below. The letters must be received by May 23, Essay: Explain why you should be a recipient of an Atlanta Post Scholarship (essay should be no more than 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font). 23. Financial Need: a. Are you receiving the Hope Scholarship or other state funded financial assistance? Yes No b. For college student, please give approximate amount of total student loan debt: c. Have you received other scholarships? Yes No If yes, please list the amount of total scholarship dollars received 24. Would you be available for an interview with the Atlanta Post Scholarship Committee? Yes No 25. Signature Date Application Package Submittal: All applications must be received by May 23, Application form and essay should be ed to Heather Hawkins at hhawkins@wenck.com. Official high school/college transcripts and/or reference letters can either be ed or mailed to: SAME Atlanta Post PO Box Atlanta, GA **Please note on application if transcripts or reference letters will be ed or mailed. For questions, please contact: Heather Hawkins Post Scholarship Chair Cell: hhawkins@wenck.com