SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The Aaron Roth Bridge Engineering Scholarship provides a total of up to $5,000 per year to students pursuing a degree in bridge engineering and who are in need of financial aid. The scholarship honors former FINLEY engineer Aaron Roth, who collapsed and died tragically in 2008 at the age of 23 while playing soccer. There are two undergraduate scholarships available each year at $625 each and two graduate scholarships available each year at $1,875 each. Scholarship recipients will also receive a summer internship at FINLEY. The scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of FINLEY executive managers and staff. The applicant will exhibit some or all of the following qualities and accomplishments: Engineering student pursuing a bachelors or master s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Financial need Excellent grades in college courses Better-than-average understanding of what it takes to be a good engineer, both technically and from a business standpoint Respected by peers and professors Involved in extra-curricular activities (services, professional, recreational) Ambition to succeed and develop into an exceptional bridge engineer Applicants must submit a completed application, recent transcripts and a recommendation from an engineering professor. This information will be used to select the scholarship recipients. Students from an ABET accredited engineering programs are eligible and encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to minorities, women and individuals who have served in the military. Deadlines: December 31, 2014. Submit completed application and unofficial transcript in one email to bridges@finleyengineeringgroup.com or 1589 Metropolitan Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32308 APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: Home Address: Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Type of Scholarship applying for: Undergraduate Graduate Categories for Special Considerations (check all that apply:) Minority Woman Military Service Attach certified grade transcript(s) and clearly identify your cumulative grade point average(s) on a four-point scale: My Bachelor s (Undergraduate) GPA is: My Graduate Master s GPA is: 1
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND List most recent educational entries. Use additional sheets and attach if necessary. Secondary School (High School) & City: Date of Graduation: WORK EXPERIENCE List most recent work experience first. Use additional sheets and attach if necessary. Employer: Type of Business: Position: Supervisor Name & Phone: Start Date: End Date: Total Time (Months): Hours per week: Duties: Employer: Type of Business: Position: Supervisor Name & Phone: Start Date: End Date: Total Time (Months): Hours per week: Duties: 2
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES Use additional sheets and attach if necessary. Student Organizations: Community Activities: Organized Athletics and/or Musical Activities: Other, including Volunteer Activities: Military Service (include branch, years of service, rank, commendations): FINANCIAL NEED STATEMENT Briefly describe your financial aid need. If applicable, list the name and amounts of any scholarships, grants or loans you are receiving. (For example, PELL Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, FFELP, etc.) PERMISSION TO RELEASE OR VALIDATE INFORMATION By signing this application, I authorize FINLEY to confirm and/or release any information included on this application. Applicant s Signature: Date: 3
ESSAY Write a brief essay in the space provided or attach a 1 page narrative on what it takes to be a good bridge engineer. (Approximately 400 words). 4
Applicant Name: Reference information to be completed by an engineering professor who is familiar with the student s character and capabilities. REFERENCE Name: Title: Organization: Phone: Email Address: How long, how well, and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Please rate the student in each of the following categories on a scale of 0 to 5; with 0 the lowest and 5 the highest). Rate each category as best you can. If you are unable to judge a category, please rate as not observed in the rating box. Category Rating Comments Academic Performance Leadership Initiative Industrious Dependability Courtesy Maturity Self-control Potential as a Structural Engineer 5