SFSU School of Engineering Scholarship Application Form

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1 SFSU School of Engineering Scholarship Application Form Use this form to apply for all scholarships administered by the School of Engineering. All applications must be typed. A current unofficial SFSU transcript must accompany your application. If you are a transfer student who has attended SFSU less than 2 full semesters, please attach transfer transcripts, as well. Applications are due to the Engineering office, Trailer-N2 on 4:00 pm on Friday, March 14, Please visit Engineering website at engineering.sfsu.edu for more information Personal Information Name: Gender : Address: Phone #: Student #: Overall GPA: SFSU GPA: Units taken at SFSU: Transfer Units taken: Major: Civil Computer Electrical Mechanical Engineering Academic Standing: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student Citizenship status: U.S. citizen Permanent Resident Alien Planned Graduation Date: Financial aid Are you eligible for financial aid: Yes No If so, briefly describe any financial assistance that you are receiving; scholarships, grants, support from home, student loans, etc.

2 Employment Are you employed outside of school: Yes No If so, for how many hours per week are you employed outside of school? Employer Name: Job Title: Engineering society Are you involved in any engineering societies as a member or an officer: Yes If so, please list and describe extent of involvement (i.e. service, leadership) No Community List community activities in which you are involved: Courses List courses you plan to take next semester: Career Objectives Signature: Date: By signing this form, I grant permission to the School of Engineering to check University records to verify facts in this scholarship application.

3 Scholarships Here is a brief summary of the available scholarships, listing the eligibility and selection criteria as well as additional requirements for each application. Please check all those to which you are applying or check here to apply for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Scholarships are open to all majors, except where noted. For details, see Beth Pack Scholarship (Electrical Engineering) 1 x $500 EE major with junior standing Active IEEE Student Branch member Involvement in student branch activities at SFSU Engineering grade point average of 2.75 or higher Interested in continuing to serve the electrical engineering profession Femineers Scholarship (Civil Engineering) 1 x $1000 and 2 x $ 300 Declared CE major of upper division or graduate standing (not filing for graduation during the semester of application for this scholarship). Good academic standing. Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Northern California. Deserving from standpoint of financial need. 200 or more word essay "What is my chosen area in Civil Engineering and why I am excited about a career in that area." Kimball L. Hamberger Scholarship (Engineering) (1 x $500) Declared engineering major of high junior or low senior standing (as determined by progress in engineering courses). Good scholarship Leadership Financial need Community involvement Faculty reference; list name of one Engineering faculty familiar with your academic standing. Please attach additional comments and documentation that you feel necessary to help us evaluate your application. Please attach the letter of recommendation signed by a faculty. Oseberg Scholarship (Mechanical Engineering) (1 x $300) Seniors or in the second semester of the junior year

4 The award will be made to a student who has shown high academic achievement and has also demonstrated significant service to the School of Engineering or the University. The Wolf Stadler Scholarship in Engineering (All Engineering) (1 x $500 or 2 x300 ) Undergraduate Junior or Senior in engineering The award will be made to a student who has shown demonstrated significant contributions, service and leadership to the School of Engineering. A minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required The American Public Works Association Scholarship (Civil Engineering) (1 x $500) Undergraduate Junior or Senior in engineering The award will be made to a student who has shown interest in pursuing a career in public works. A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required 200 or more word essay "Why am I interested in pursuing a career in public works" A statement to demonstrate a commitment to be a student member of APWA during the scholarship year The Michael Sugerman Memorial Scholarship in Engineering (All Engineering) (1 x $500) Undergraduate Junior or Senior in engineering The award will be made to a student who has shown dedication to engineering. A minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required The Peter John Filanc Leadership Scholarship in Engineering (All Engineering) (1 x $500 or 2 x250 ) Undergraduate Junior or Senior in engineering The award will be made to a student who has shown demonstrated significant leadership and service to the School of Engineering or the College of Science and Engineering. A minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required MESA Engineering Program (MEP) Scholarship (1 x $500) Hitachi Scholarship (1 x $750) and PG&E (1x $1000 and 1 x $500) Applicants must be enrolled and eligible members of MEP at SFSU. An updated MEP enrollment form must be on file with MEP. Applicants must be declared engineering majors. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and nongraduating seniors are eligible to complete. A minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required for Academic Scholarship and a minimum 2.0 for Leadership Scholarships. Please attach one or two sealed envelopes containing a brief letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or advisor. These letters could address such issues as academic performance, motivation, communication skills, character, and persistence.

5 Please attach an essay on the topic Why I Chose to Major in Engineering. The essay must include cover page and be at least 1 full page, double spaced 1-pt font, and no more than 2 pages (excluding cover page). The essay should include at least one reference to a publication. SWE Program Scholarship (1 x $500) Provide any additional information that may support your application, i.e. why you deserve a SWE Scholarship, why you chose engineering as a profession, your plans after graduation, etc. Luigi and Luigia Franco Scholarship (EE) (2 x $1000 or 1 x $2000) Must be a declared EE student at SFSU SFSU GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must be working to pay for school expenses Selection criteria: Academic Performance (40%), Essay and letters of recommendation (30%), Work history (30%) Write an essay on "Why I should be considered for this scholarship" Attach two letters of recommendation IEEE-Marxheimer Scholarship (Electrical Engineering) 1 x $1000 EE major with junior standing Active IEEE Student Branch member Involvement in IEEE student branch activities at SFSU Engineering grade point average of 2.75 or higher Interested in continuing to serve the electrical engineering profession Two letters of recommendation (see the last page for the recommendation form) 200 or more word essay "Why I want to be an electrical engineer?

6 School of Engineering Scholarship Recommendation Form Instructions to Applicant Complete Part 1 of this form, and then give it to a math or science faculty member who can comment on your academic performance and potential to succeed as a college student. Part 1: Applicant Information (please print or type) Last Name First Name M.I. Instructions to Recommender To the Recommender: The student named above is applying for the scholarships in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University. A candid evaluation of the student s academic performance and potential for success is a critical component in our decision. Please complete Parts 2 and 3 of this form below. Place the completed form in an envelope, seal and sign on the seal. Return the sealed and signed envelope to the applicant before Friday, March 14, Part 2: Recommender Information (Please print or type) Name: Institution: Position/Title: Phone Number: Part 3: Evaluation Please rate the applicant on the following attributes: Below Average Average Above Average Outstanding Not able to comment Critical thinking ability Motivation Oral expression Written expression Empathy, ability to work with others Self-confidence Reliability, responsibility Breadth of intellectual interest Leadership skills How long have you known the applicant? years months Overall recommendation for the student: Highest recommendation Strongly recommended Recommended as satisfactory Recommended with reservation Not recommended Insufficient basis to evaluate Additional Comments: (In the space provided or on a separate sheet, explain why the applicant is deserving of this scholarship. Also, please comment on the applicant s ability to succeed as a STEM major, as well as other relevant information.) Recommender Signature Date Please return the completed form to the applicant in a sealed envelope (with signature on the seal) before Friday, March 14, 2014.