Applications will be sent out at the beginning of February to all student sections.
You can also download the application
below or contact Laura Fischer
and
request an application to be mailed directly to you.
Each year the Los Angeles Section of the Society of Women Engineers administers several ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS ($1,000 minimum) which are funded by donations from industry and individuals to encourage women to study engineering and alleviate the financial burden.
In general, a successful applicant must demonstrate a high academic ability and show a keen interest in her professional development in the field of engineering by participating in technical organizations, holding leadership positions, conducting research projects or pursuing engineering or non-engineering related work experience. She is a problem solver, a committed doer and an effective communicator. She should be considered an example to other students as a potential leader, both technically and socially. Special consideration will be given to those with unique circumstances and financial need.
One scholarship will be allocated for Re-entering women. A re-entrant is defined as a woman who has been out of the engineering job market for at least two years.
Applicants will be judged in the following categories:
(A) A woman enrolled in good standing
in an engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor's degree or higher at
USC, UCLA, Caltech, Cal State LA, Cal State Northridge, Harvey Mudd, Loyola
Marymount, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, or UC Santa Barbara. The college
or university must be accredited by ABET or a regional accrediting association
in the Southern California area.
(B) A woman enrolled in good standing in an engineering curriculum
leading to an Associate's degree at a community college included within
the SWE-LA section. The applicant must be planning to enter a Bachelor's
degree program in an engineering curriculum and should provide a copy of
the letter of acceptance or application to such a program.
To be eligible, an applicant must
fall into either of the above categories and:
(1) Be in a position to accept the scholarship toward undergraduate
or graduate engineering studies in an accredited school in October following
presentation of the award.
(2) Furnish an official transcript and statement of "good standing"
from the Department Head, the Dean, or the Registrar.
(3) Meet the application deadline.
To qualify for full scholarship, the student's cumulative units must
average full time status. Partial scholarships will be awarded to
students graduating early.
If you meet these qualifications, please complete the application using
the accompanying instructions. The schedule for the application process
is as follows:
(1) Application must be submitted by April 1, 2004
(2) An interview will be conducted in April/May 2004
(3) A letter of announcement will be sent by July 31, 2004
(4) The award will be presented at a Formal Award Ceremony in October
2002. Details will be sent to award recipients.