SWE-LA Scholarship Opportunity - Apply Now!!!

The Los Angeles Section of the Society of Women Engineers is pleased to announce their 2008 scholarship program. The application and instructions are available here for download, or can be obtained by e-mailing me at lauren.greiner@gmail.com.

Scholarships are open to women in undergraduate and graduate engineering programs at USC, UCLA, Caltech, Cal State LA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Harvey Mudd, or Loyola Marymount. Scholarships are also available for women currently in an Associate's degree program but have future plans to enter a Bachelor's degree program in an engineering curriculum. Women considered to be re-entry students in an engineering program are also eligible, as well as those who have been awarded other scholarships and/or previous Society of Women Engineers scholarships.

In general, a successful applicant must demonstrate high academic ability and show a keen interest in her professional development in the engineering field by participating in technical organizations, holding leadership positions, conducting research projects, or pursuing engineering or non-engineering related work opportunities. She is a problem solver, a committed doer, and an effective communicator. She should be 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.

The SWE-LA Section awards a minimum of $500 to each recipient, but the award amount may exceed the minimum depending upon donations and applications. Last year we were able to give two $1,500 awards, one $1,000 award, and three $500 awards.

All completed applications, including supportive materials, must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2008. The scholarship committee will review all applications and conduct interviews in May/June. Award recipients will be notified in the summer and awards will be given at the SWE-LA Scholarship and Recognition Banquet in the fall.

SWE-LA looks forward to receiving applications. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at lauren.greiner@gmail.com or by phone at 586-709-9847.

Sincerely,
Lauren Greiner, Scholarship Chair

Application and Instructions

• Applications will be sent out at the beginning of February to all student sections.
• If you are an individual, not associated with a student section, you can contact us directly and request an application to be mailed directly to you. 
• Applications and Instructions are also available for downloading on the right bar of this page.
  

Applicants will be judged in the following categories:

1. A woman enrolled in good standing in an engineering curriculum leading to a Bachelor's degree or higher in a college or university in a college or university. The college or university must be accredited by ABET or a regional accrediting association in the Southern California area.
2. A woman enrolled in good standing in an engineering curriculum leading to an Associate's degree at a community college in Los Angeles, San Bernadino, Riverside, or Ventura Counties. 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 September 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 instructions here. The schedule for the application process is as follows:

1. Application must be submitted by April 1
2. An interview will be conducted in May/June
3. A letter of announcement will be sent by July 31
4. The award will be presented at a Formal Award Ceremony in October. Details will be sent to award recipients.