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 current 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. Relative 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, architecture, science, math, or related curriculum at an accredited college or university. Enrollment must be planned for the Fall of the current school year. 4. Have a minimum of a B average (3.0 on 4.0 scale), whether in college or high school.

2 5. Provide a completed application to include: minimum of two letters of recommendation 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 Steve Poole at spoole@conteches.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. 6. Be available either in person or via phone for an interview with the SAME Atlanta Post Scholarship Selection Committee. Selection will be based on the following 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, architecture, science, math, or related degrees 6. Evidence of serious scholastic aptitude, good character, leadership qualities, and well-rounded personal development 7. Financial Need 8. Awards 2015 Schedule: May 22: Deadline for receipt of applications June 19: Notification to scholarship recipients July: The winners will be presented the scholarships checks at the SAME Atlanta Post July 14 th 2015 monthly meeting or by mail if the winner cannot attend For questions, please contact: Steve Poole, P.E. SAME Atlanta Post Scholarship Committee Chair Cell: spoole@conteches.com

3 (Please print or type all information) ATLANTA POST SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS THE AL ROWE AND SY LIEBMANN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ( Academic Year) 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/Relative Name 5. Parent/Relative Mailing Address 6. Are either of your parents or relatives a member of the SAME Atlanta Post? Yes No 7. If answer to #6 is yes, please give full name of parent or relative; relationship; and name of firm (if applicable): Name Relationship Firm Name (if applicable) 8. If being sponsored by an active member of the Atlanta Post, please give full name of individual. Name of Active Member 9. Are you a student member of SAME? Yes No If yes, name the Post 10. Are you employed by an Atlanta Post sustaining member firm? Yes No

4 11. High School City, State High School Graduation Date 12. High School Cumulative GPA 13. College you plan to attend (if already in college, skip to #15) Proposed Area of Study 14. 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 15. Please describe your reasons for choosing the area of study listing in #14 or # List memberships in high school and/or college honor societies and extracurricular activities. 17. Do you have plans for a military career? Yes No If yes, briefly describe: 18. Are you now a member of your high school ROTC unit? Yes No 19. Are you now or do you plan to become a member of your college ROTC unit? Yes No

5 20. 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 recommendations 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 the application deadline. 21. 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). 22. 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 23. Signature Date Application Package Submittal: All applications must be received by May 22, Application form and essay should be ed to Steve Poole at spoole@conteches.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: Steve Poole, P.E. SAME Atlanta Post Scholarship Committee Chair Cell: spoole@conteches.com