Physics

3232 AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

Rubber Division
Attn: Chair, Scholarship Committee
250 South Forge Street, Fourth Floor
P.O. Box 499
Akron, OH 44309-0499
Tel: (330)972-7814
Fax: (330)972-5269
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.rubber.org/awards/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in fields of interest to the rubber industry.

Title of Award: Rubber Division Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Mechanical; Manufacturing; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds may be used to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, and other expenses billed by the college or university. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to incoming college juniors and seniors at colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Colombia. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for all of their undergraduate work. Their major must be chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer science, or any other technical discipline of relevance to the rubber industry. They must have a serious interest in full-time professional employment in the rubber industry. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

3233 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES

Attn: ACIL Scholarship Alliance
1629 K Street, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006-1633
Tel: (202)887-5872
Fax: (202)887-0021
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.acil.org

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students working on a degree in the natural or physical sciences.

Title of Award: ACIL Academic Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, biology, or environmental sciences. Applicants must submit a brief resume or personal statement outlining their activities in college, including their field of study and future plans. Selection is based on academic achievement, career goals, leadership, and financial need. Children and grandchildren of the member employees of the American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) are encouraged to apply. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

3234 AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

Attn: Minority Participation Program
4220 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1502
Tel: (703)379-2480, ext. 227
Fax: (703)379-7563
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students interested in working on a degree in the geosciences.

Title of Award: Minority Geoscience Student Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Education; Geology; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 19 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $3,000 per year. Duration: 1 academic year; renewable if the recipient maintains satisfactory performance.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of ethnic minority groups underrepresented in the geosciences (Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, Eskimos, Hawaiians, and Samoans). U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in an accredited institution working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the geosciences, including geology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, and earth science education; students in other natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering are not eligible. Selection is based on a 250-word essay on career goals and why the applicant has chosen a geoscience as a major, work experience, recommendations, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by ExxonMobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco Corporation, Marathon Corporation, and the Seismological Society of America.

3235 AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Apker Award Committee
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
Tel: (301)209-3233
Fax: (301)209-0865
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aps.org/praw/apker/index.cfm

To recognize and reward undergraduate students for outstanding work in physics.

Title of Award: Leroy Apker Award Area, Field, or Subject: Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 recipients each year: 1 to a student at a Ph.D. granting institution and 1 at a non-Ph.D. granting institution. Funds Available: The award consists of a $5,000 honorarium for the student, a certificate citing the work and school of the recipient, and an allowance for travel expenses to the meeting of the American Physical Society (APS) at which the prize is presented. Each of the finalists receives an honorarium of $2,000 and a certificate. Each of the physics departments whose nominees are selected as recipients and finalists receives a certificate and an award; the departmental award is $5,000 for recipients and $1,000 for finalists. Duration: The award is presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate students at colleges and universities in the United States. Nominees should have completed or be completing the requirements for an undergraduate degree with an excellent academic record and should have demonstrated exceptional potential for scientific research by making an original contribution to physics. Each department of physics in the United States may nominate only 1 student. Each nomination packet should include the student's academic transcript, a description of the original contribution written by the student (such as a manuscript or reprint of a research publication or senior thesis), a 1,000-word summary, and 2 letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This award was established in 1978.

3236 AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY

Attn: Committee on Minorities
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3844
Tel: (301)209-3232
Fax: (301)209-0865
Web Site: http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm

To provide financial assistance to underrepresented minority students interested in studying physics on the undergraduate level.

Title of Award: APS Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Students Who Major in Physics Area, Field, or Subject: Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Usually, 20 to 25 of these scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 per year in the first year or $3,000 in the second year; funds must be used for tuition, room, and board. In addition, $500 is awarded to the host department. Duration: 1 year; renewable for 1 additional year with the approval of the APS selection committee.

Eligibility Requirements: Any African American, Hispanic American, or Native American who plans to major in physics and who is a high school senior or college freshman or sophomore may apply. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. The selection committee especially encourages applications from students who are attending or planning to attend institutions with historically or predominantly Black, Hispanic, or Native American enrollment. Selection is based on commitment to the study of physics and plans to work on a physics baccalaureate degree. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: APS conducts this program, which began in 1980 as the Corporate-Sponsored Scholarships for Minority Undergraduate Students Who Major in Physics, in conjunction with the Corporate Associates of the American Institute of Physics. Each scholarship is sponsored by a corporation, which is normally designated as the sponsor. A corporation generally sponsors from 1 to 10 scholarships, depending upon its size and utilization of physics in the business.

3237 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040, ext. 621
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/foundation/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college study of engineering to Canadians who are children of members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Title of Award: David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $US1,500. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to the children (natural, adopted, or ward) of Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who are members of the association. Applicants must have been accepted in an eligible full-time course of study of engineering at an accredited Canadian university. If no engineering student applies, the award may be made to an eligible student planning to major in chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics. The scholarship may also be awarded to a student entering a community college if there is no eligible applicant entering an accredited university. The committee may also award the scholarship to a previous applicant entering the second or third year at a Canadian university or community college if there is no eligible applicant entering the first year. Selection is based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and the student's written statements; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). Information is also available from the Niagara Member Chapter Secretary Emeritus, Ronald H. Potts, 7798 Donlee Drive, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 2N5, Canada.

3238 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Chris Goepper
Spraying Systems
3443 Edwards Road, Suite D
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tel: (513)871-9900
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/chapters/ohiovalley_scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to student members and children of members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Title of Award: Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Geology; Geosciences; Information science and technology; Metallurgy; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled full time and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who are either 1) children of Ohio Valley Chapter AIST members, or 2) student or young professional AIST members. Applicants must be accepted at, planning to attend, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a major in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer programming, computer technology, earth science, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, geography, geology, information systems, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microbiology, physical science, physics, or another field approved by the scholarship committee. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the reasons for their interest in their field of study, their current career goals and objectives, and the positive attributes they feel they will bring to their professional career. Selection is based on overall academic achievement, with strong consideration given to the essay and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). This program was established by the former Ohio Valley District Section of AISE. The Ohio Valley Chapter covers Indiana (except for the northwestern portion), all of Kentucky, western Tennessee, and portions of southeastern Ohio.

3239 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN GEOSCIENTISTS

Attn: AWG Foundation
P.O. Box 30645
Lincoln, NE 68503-0645
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awg.org/eas/minority.html

To provide financial assistance to minority women who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in the geosciences.

Title of Award: Association for Women Geoscientists Minority Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Geology; Geosciences; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $5,000 is available for this program each year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are African American, Hispanic, or Native American (including Eskimo, Hawaiian, Samoan, or American Indian). Applicants must be full-time students working on, or planning to work on, an undergraduate degree in the geosciences (including geology, geophysics, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology, or earth science education). They must submit a 500-word essay on why they have chosen to major in the geosciences and their career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, high school and/or college transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: This program, first offered in 2004, is supported by ExxonMobil Foundation.

3240 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE

Attn: AWIS Educational Foundation
1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)326-8940; (866)657-AWIS
Fax: (202)326-8960
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awis.org/resource/edfoundation.html

To provide financial assistance to female high school seniors interested in studying engineering or designated sciences in college.

Title of Award: Association for Women in Science College Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Geosciences; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Psychology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 to 5 scholarships are awarded each year. The number of citations of merit and recognition awards varies. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Citations of merit are $300 and recognition awards are $100. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are high school seniors and U.S. citizens interested in a career in research and/or teaching. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and specified scores on the SAT or the ACT. They must plan to study astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer and information science, engineering, geoscience, mathematics, physics, or psychology in college. Along with their application, they must submit an essay on the following: 1) their scientific interests and career aspirations in research and/or teaching; 2) what led to their interest in science and the role of special mentors, if relevant; 3) key lessons they have learned during any research or teaching experiences they have had; 4) any social, economic, academic, or other barriers they have faced and how they overcame them; and 5) why they undertook community service or volunteer activities and key lessons they learned. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, includes the Gail Naughton Undergraduate Award. Information is also available from Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation, 7008 Richard Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-4838.

3241 ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE

Attn: AWIS Educational Foundation
1200 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202)326-8940; (866)657-AWIS
Fax: (202)326-8960
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.awis.org/resource/edfoundation.html

To provide financial assistance to women undergraduates majoring in physics or geoscience.

Title of Award: Kirsten R. Lorentzen Award Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Earth sciences; Geology; Geosciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are sophomores or juniors in college and U.S. citizens. Applicants must be studying physics (including space physics and geophysics) or geoscience. They must demonstrate excellence in their studies as well as outdoor activities, service, sports, music or other non-academic pursuits, or a record of overcoming significant obstacles. Along with their application, they must submit a 2- to 3-page essay on 1) their academic interests and plans, including class work and any relevant research, teaching, or outreach activities; 2) their career goals; 3) the non-academic pursuits that are most important to them; and 4) any significant barriers they have faced and how they overcame them. Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 2004. Information is also available from Barbara Filner, President, AWIS Educational Foundation, 7008 Richard Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817-4838.

3242 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF VIRGINIA

Attn: Virginia BPW Foundation
P.O. Box 4842
McLean, VA 22103-4842
Web Site: http://www.bpwva.org/Foundation.shtml

To provide financial assistance to women in Virginia who are interested in working on a bachelor's or advanced degree in science or technology.

Title of Award: Women in Science and Technology Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Actuarial science; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dentistry; Engineering; Engineering, Biomedical; Insurance and insurance-related fields; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Science; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending on the need of the recipient; funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, transportation, living expenses, and dependent care. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply (but prior recipients are not given priority).

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, Virginia residents, accepted at or currently studying at a Virginia college or university, and working on a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in 1 of the following fields: actuarial science, biology, bioengineering, chemistry, computer science, dentistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics, or a similar scientific or technical field. Applicants must have a definite plan to use their education in a scientific or technical profession. They must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: Recipients must complete their studies within 2 years.

3243 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Highway Administration
Attn: National Highway Institute, HNHI-20
4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22203-1553
Tel: (703)235-0538
Fax: (703)235-0593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/ddetfp.asp

To enable students to participate in research activities at facilities of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration in the Washington, D.C. area.

Title of Award: Eisenhower Grants for Research Fellowships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Economics; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Geography; Information science and technology; Materials research/science; Operations research; Physics; Public administration; Statistics; Technology; Transportation; Urban affairs/design/planning Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 9 students participated in this program. Funds Available: Fellows receive full tuition and fees that relate to the academic credits for the approved research project and a monthly stipend of $1,450 for college seniors, $1,700 for master's students, or $2,000 for doctoral students. An allowance for travel to and from the DOT facility where the research is conducted is also provided, but selectees are responsible for their own housing accommodations. Faculty advisors are allowed 1 site review on projects over 6 months and 2 site reviews on projects over 9 months; travel and per diem are provided for those site reviews. Duration: Tenure is normally 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) students in their junior year of a baccalaureate program who will complete their junior year before being awarded a fellowship; 2) students in their senior year of a baccalaureate program; and 3) students who have completed their baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a program leading to a master's, Ph.D., or equivalent degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher education working on a degree full time and planning to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher education. They select 1 or more projects from a current list of research projects underway at various DOT facilities; the research will be conducted with academic supervision provided by a faculty advisor from their home university (which grants academic credit for the research project) and with technical direction provided by the DOT staff. Specific requirements for the target projects vary; most require engineering backgrounds, but others involve transportation planning, information management, public administration, physics, materials science, statistical analysis, operations research, chemistry, economics, technology transfer, urban studies, geography, and urban and regional planning. The DOT encourages students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to apply for these grants. Selection is based on match of the student's qualifications with the proposed research project (including the student's ability to accomplish the project in the available time), recommendation letters regarding the nominee's qualifications to conduct the research, academic records (including class standing, GPA, and transcripts), and transportation work experience (if any) including the employer's endorsement. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3244 GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
1600 Huntington Square
900 Lee Street, East
P.O. Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331-3041
Tel: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.com/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to residents of West Virginia who are working on a degree in a mathematics or science field.

Title of Award: Greater Kanawha Valley Math and Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are working full time on a degree in mathematics, science (chemistry, physics, or biology), or engineering at a college or university anywhere in the country. Applicants must have an ACT score of 20 or higher, be able to demonstrate good moral character, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3245 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Attn: Lucent Global Science Scholars Program
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
Tel: (212)984-5419
Fax: (212)984-5452
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iie.org/programs/lucent

To provide financial assistance for college to high school students in the United States and university students in other designated countries who are interested in preparing for careers in information technology.

Title of Award: Lucent Global Science Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Information science and technology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 32 students from foreign countries (5 from China, 1 from Hong Kong, and 2 from each of the other countries) and 28 from the United States received these scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in the United States and first-year university students in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Students from the United States must have a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Eligible majors include applied physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering, information science and technology, mathematics and applied mathematics, and physics. Selection is based on a demonstrated record of distinction in science and mathematics and a desire to prepare for a career in information technology. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year for students from the United States; March of each year for students from other countries. Additional Information: This program, established in 1999, is funded by Lucent Technologies. Students are offered internships at Lucent's research and development and manufacturing facilities in their own countries during the summer following their freshman year in the United States or the sophomore year in other countries.

3246 IOWA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION

Attn: Executive Director
500 East Court Avenue, Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: (515)283-1991
Fax: (515)288-1906
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iumf.org/scholarships.asp

To provide financial assistance to Catholic, Protestant, or other students majoring in science or mathematics at a United Methodist college in Iowa.

Title of Award: Mary and Orlin Trapp Science Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Chemistry; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Eligible to apply for this support are students who have completed at least 1 year at a United Methodist college in Iowa. They must be majoring in science (including chemistry, physics, biology, botany, and zoology) or mathematics. First consideration is given to members of the Protestant or Catholic church. Selection is based on academic record and a broad range of other attributes, including honesty, high moral character, ethics, integrity, initiative, and leadership ability. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year.

3247 CLARE BOOTHE LUCE FUND

c/o Henry Luce Foundation, Inc.
111 West 50th Street, Suite 4601
New York, NY 10020
Tel: (212)489-7700
Fax: (212)581-9541
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hluce.org

To provide funding to women interested in studying science or engineering at the undergraduate level at designated universities.

Title of Award: Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships in Science and Engineering Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Nuclear; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Meteorology; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies; since the program began, more than 800 of these scholarships have been awarded. Funds Available: The amount awarded is established individually by each of the participating institutions. The stipends are intended to augment rather than replace any existing institutional support in these fields. Each stipend is calculated to include the cost of room and board as well as tuition and other fees or expenses. Duration: 2 years; in certain special circumstances, awards for the full 4 years of undergraduate study may be offered.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to female undergraduate students (particularly juniors and seniors) majoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering (aeronautical, civil, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and others), mathematics, meteorology, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens attending 1 of the 12 designated colleges and universities affiliated with this program; periodically, other institutions are invited to participate. Premedical science majors are ineligible for this competition. The participating institutions select the recipients without regard to race, age, religion, ethnic background, or need. All awards are made on the basis of merit. Deadline for Receipt: Varies; check with the participating institutions for their current schedule. Additional Information: The participating institutions are Boston University, Colby College, Creighton University, Fordham University, Georgetown University, Marymount University, Mount Holyoke College, St. John's University, Santa Clara University, Seton Hall University, Trinity College, and University of Notre Dame.

3248 MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION

Attn: Office of Student Financial Assistance
839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Tel: (410)260-4545
Free: 800-974-1024, ext. 4545
Fax: (410)974-5376
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mhec.state.md.us/financialAid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_scm.asp

To provide scholarship/loans to Maryland residents who wish to prepare for a teaching career.

Title of Award: Sharon Christa McAuliffe Memorial Teacher Education Award Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Classical studies; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Education; Education, English as a second language; Education, Special; Education, Vocational-technical; Foreign languages; Geosciences; Health care services; Hearing and deafness; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Master's, Professional, Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the award is based on the recipient's enrollment and housing status, to a maximum of $17,000 per year. The total amount of all state awards may not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the school's financial aid office or $17,800, whichever is less. Following graduation, recipients must teach at a Maryland public school for 1 year for each year of financial aid received under this program. If they fail to meet that service obligation, they must repay all funds they received with interest. They must begin the service obligation within 12 months of graduation. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrollment at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university in an approved teacher education program.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Maryland residents who are college students with at least 60 semester credit hours completed, college graduates, and teachers in a non-critical shortage area. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to teach in a field identified as a critical shortage area. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, applicable work or volunteer experience, quality of academic background in certification field, and a writing sample. Deadline for Receipt: December of each year. Additional Information: Recently, the eligible critical shortage areas were business education, chemistry, computer science, earth and space science, English for speakers of other languages, family and consumer sciences, German, health occupations, Latin, mathematics, physical science, physics, Spanish, special education (generic infant-grade 3, generic grades 1-8, generic grades 6-adult, hearing impaired, severely and profoundly handicapped, visually impaired), and technology education.

3249 MARYLAND SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o Johns Hopkins University
203 Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218-2686
Tel: (410)516-7351
Fax: (410)516-4109
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mdspacegrant.org/scholars_about.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are interested in studying space-related fields at selected universities in Maryland that are members of the Maryland Space Grant Consortium.

Title of Award: Maryland Space Scholars Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Geology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently 16 of these scholarships were awarded (2 at Johns Hopkins University, 5 at Morgan State University, 2 at Hagerstown Community College, 2 at Towson University, and 5 at the University of Maryland at College Park). Funds Available: Scholars receive partial payment of tuition at the participating university they attend. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Maryland and graduates of Maryland high schools who are enrolled full time at a member institution. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in mathematics, science, engineering, technology, or a space-related field. They must be majoring in a relevant field, including (but not limited to) astronomy, the biological and life sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geological sciences, or physics. U.S. citizenship is required. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 200 to 500 words on how this scholarship will help them meet their educational and financial goals. This program is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: August of each year. Additional Information: The participating universities are Hagerstown Community College, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Towson University, the University of Maryland at College Park, and Washington College. Funding for this program is provided by NASA.

3250 NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR NUCLEAR TRAINING

Attn: Educational Assistance Program
301 ACT Drive
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
800-294-7492
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nei.org

To provide financial assistance for college to students interested in careers in the nuclear power industry.

Title of Award: National Academy for Nuclear Training Educational Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Energy-related areas; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Nuclear; Health care services; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 140 new and renewal scholarships are awarded each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the college or university. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are full-time students at accredited 4-year institutions and majoring in nuclear fission or electric power-related fields, including 1) nuclear, mechanical, or electrical engineering, 2) power generation health physics, or 3) chemical engineering with a nuclear or power option. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and between 1 and 3 years remaining before graduation. Preference is given to applicants who indicate specific interest in and preparation for careers in the U.S. nuclear power industry. Students with commitments that prevent availability for nuclear utility industry employment immediately after graduation (such as military service) are not eligible. Selection is based on academic performance, motivation and ability to complete a rigorous course of study, and expressed interest and desire to work in the nuclear power industry. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, formed in 1979 by all U.S. utilities that operate nuclear power plants, funds this program on behalf of the National Academy for Nuclear Training.

3251 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: ACT-SO Director
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Tel: (410)580-5650
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/programs/actso/actso_index.html

To recognize and reward outstanding African American high school students who distinguish themselves in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program.

Title of Award: Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture; Art; Biological and clinical sciences; Business administration; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Dance; Electronics; Energy-related areas; Filmmaking; Humanities; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Music; Music, Classical; Painting; Performing arts; Photography; Physics; Playwriting; Poetry; Science; Sculpture; Speech, Debate, and Forensics; Visual arts; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 75 each year: 3 in each of 25 categories. Funds Available: In each category, the first-prize winner receives a gold medal and a $2,000 scholarship, the second-prize winner receives a silver medal and a $1,500 scholarship, and the third-prize winner receives a bronze medal and a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: The competition has been held annually since 1977.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to high school students (grades 9-12) of African descent who are U.S. citizens and amateurs in the category in which they wish to participate. Competitions are held in 25 categories in 5 general areas: humanities (music composition, original essay, playwriting, and poetry), sciences (architecture, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics/electronics, physics/energy, and physics/general), performing arts (dance, dramatics, music instrumental/classical, music instrumental/contemporary, music vocal/classical, music vocal/contemporary, and oratory), visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and filmmaking/video), and business (entrepreneurship). Competition is first conducted by local chapters of the NAACP; winners in each event at the local level then compete at the national level. Deadline for Receipt: Local competitions usually take place between March and May. The national finals are held each year in July.

3252 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: Education Department
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
Tel: (410)580-5760; 877-NAACP-98
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml

To provide financial assistance to incoming freshmen at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) interested in majoring in selected scientific fields.

Title of Award: Louis Stokes Science and Technology Award Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering an HBCU and planning to be full-time students with a major in 1 of the following fields: computer science, engineering, biology, chemistry, or physics. Membership and participation in the NAACP is highly desirable. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 of higher and be able to demonstrate financial need, defined as a family income of less than $13,470 for a family of 1 ranging to $46,440 for a family of 8. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in their major and a career, their life's ambition, what they hope to accomplish in their lifetime, and what they consider their most significant contribution to their community. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the United Negro College Fund, Scholarships and Grants Administration, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 205-3400.

3253 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Attn: Education Department
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215-3297
Tel: (410)580-5760; 877-NAACP-98
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml

To provide funding to males, particularly male members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), who are interested in undergraduate or graduate education in selected scientific fields.

Title of Award: Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship for Male Students Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year for undergraduate students or $3,000 per year for graduate students. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to males who are high school seniors, college students, or graduate students. Applicants must be majoring (or planning to major) in 1 of the following fields: engineering, chemistry, physics, or mathematics. Membership and participation in the NAACP is highly desirable. The required minimum GPA is 2.5 for graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, defined as a family income of less than $13,470 for a family of 1 ranging to less than $46,440 for a family of 8. Along with their application, they must submit a 1-page essay on their interest in their major and a career, their life's ambition, what they hope to accomplish in their lifetime, and what they consider their most significant contribution to their community. Full-time enrollment is required for undergraduate students, although graduate students may be enrolled full or part time. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from the United Negro College Fund, Scholarships and Grants Administration, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, (703) 205-3400.

3254 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_cap1.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Capital One NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are juniors or seniors majoring in the following fields of study: chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science or engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or applied or engineering physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate an interest in employment with Capital One. They must submit a 250-word essay on how they will use their education to make a positive impact on the African American community and how the scholarship will advance their career goals and benefit Capital One. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3255 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_cat.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Caterpillar NSBE Corporate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Agricultural; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Environmental science; Materials research/science; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in the following fields of study: agricultural engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering or science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, general engineering, industrial engineering, materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, or applied or engineering physics. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a resume and official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Caterpillar, Inc.

3256 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_ms.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in computer science or engineering.

Title of Award: Microsoft Corporation NSBE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Computer; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are undergraduate students majoring in computer engineering, computer science, or mathematics/physics with a demonstrated interest in computer science. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit a 300-word essay on their "passion for technology" outside of the classroom. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Microsoft Corporation.

3257 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_morgan.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are majoring in computer science or related fields.

Title of Award: Morgan Stanley NSBE Technical Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Electrical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are entering their junior or senior year with a major in computer science; also eligible are members majoring in electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics with significant computer systems and programming course work. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest and aptitude in work with computers and technology. Along with their application, they must submit a resume and official transcript. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is supported by Morgan Stanley.

3258 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Attn: Programs Department
1454 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703)549-2207, ext. 305
Fax: (703)683-5312
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nsbe.org/programs/schol_ng.html

To provide financial assistance to members of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) who are working on an undergraduate degree in designated science and engineering fields.

Title of Award: Northrop Grumman NSBE Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Architecture, Naval; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Ocean; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members of the society who are U.S. citizens currently enrolled in college. Applicants must be majoring in computer science, information science, mathematics, naval architecture, physics, or the following engineering fields: aerospace, chemical, civil (structural), computer, electrical, industrial, manufacturing, marine, mechanical, or ocean. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate an interest in employment with Northrop Grumman Corporation. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3259 NEW HAMPSHIRE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION COMMISSION

3 Barrell Court, Suite 300
Concord, NH 03301-8543
Tel: (603)271-2555, ext. 352
Fax: (603)271-2696
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.state.nh.us/postsecondary/finwork.html

To provide scholarship/loans to New Hampshire residents who are interested in attending college to prepare for careers in designated professions.

Title of Award: New Hampshire Workforce Incentive Program Forgivable Loans Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Special; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nursing; Physical sciences; Physics; Science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $500 per semester ($1,000 per year). This is a scholarship/loan program; recipients must agree to pursue, within New Hampshire, the professional career for which they receive training. Recipients of loans for 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 1 year of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 3 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. Recipients of loans for more than 1 year have their notes cancelled upon completion of 2 years of full-time service; repayment by service must be completed within 5 years from the date of licensure, certification, or completion of the program. If the note is not cancelled because of service, the recipient must repay the loan within 2 years. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of New Hampshire who wish to prepare for careers in fields designated by the commission as shortage areas. Currently, the career shortage areas are chemistry, general science, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, special education, world languages, and nursing (L.P.N. through graduate). Applicants must be enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student at a college in New Hampshire and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester. Additional Information: The time for repayment of the loan, either in cash or through professional service, is extended while the recipient is 1) engaged in a course of study, at least on a half-time basis, at an institution of higher education; 2) serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, or as a member of VISTA, the Peace Corps, or AmeriCorps, for a period up to 3 years; 3) temporarily totally disabled for a period up to 3 years; or 4) unable to secure employment because of the need to care for a disabled spouse, child, or parent for a period up to 12 months. The repayment obligation is cancelled if the recipient is unable to work because of a permanent total disability, receives relief under federal bankruptcy laws, or dies. This program went into effect in 1999.

3260 OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Attn: Chancellor's Office, Industry Affairs Division
Capital Center, Suite 1065
18640 N.W. Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006-8966
Tel: (503)725-2918
Fax: (503)775-2921
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ous.edu/ecs/scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to Oregon high school seniors interested in studying designated computer and engineering fields at selected public universities in the state.

Title of Award: AeA Technology Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biochemistry; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, this program awarded 25 new scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Oregon who plan to attend Eastern Oregon University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, or the University of Oregon. Applicants must be planning to major in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, engineering technology, industrial engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or physics (not all majors are available at each institution). Women and ethnic minorities underrepresented in the technology industry (Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans) are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection is based on academic performance; college entrance examination scores; mathematics, science, and technology course work; achievements; leadership; civic participation; interests; employment; insight into and commitment to a career in technology; and communication skill. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1999 by Intel, which offered it to the Oregon Council of the AeA (formerly American Electronics Association) in the following year. Currently, Intel and other Oregon AeA member companies (such as Xerox and Hewlett Packard) provide ongoing support.

3261 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org

To recognize and reward outstanding participants in a national middle school science fair contest.

Title of Award: Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: On the national level, 400 semifinalists and 40 finalists are selected. All finalists receive scholarships. Funds Available: Semifinalists receive a small cash prize. Finalists receive college scholarships worth $15,000 for first place, $7,500 for second place, $3,750 for third place, and $500 for fourth through fortieth place. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This competition is open to middle school students (grades 5 through 8) who enter projects in the science and engineering fairs affiliated with Science Service. Projects are accepted in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Approximately 10% of the participants in those fairs are nominated by their fair directors to participate in the national competition. Judges select semifinalists on the scientific merit of their work and their ability to communicate the science of their project. Based on visual, written, and oral presentations, finalists are selected to participate in a competition in Washington, D.C. There they present their original science fair project and work in teams to solve science problems. Winners are selected on the basis of oral presentations (30%) and participation in team challenges (70%). Deadline for Receipt: Nominations by fair directors must be submitted by June of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Discovery Communications, Inc. and administered by Science Service. The first annual competition was held in 1999.

3262 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/isef

To recognize and reward outstanding high school students who enter a science and engineering competition.

Title of Award: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Gerontology; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are presented each year. In addition, 60 other cash awards are awarded: 4 in each of the 15 categories. Other awards include 14 Intel Best of Category Awards and 14 Intel Achievement Awards. Many other special awards, regional awards, and scholarships from individual colleges are also presented. Funds Available: The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards, granted to the presenters of the most outstanding research, are $50,000. Winners of those awards also receive a high-performance computer. In each of the categories, the first-place winner receives a $3,000 cash award, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, and fourth place $500. The Intel Best of Category Awards, for the project that exemplifies the best in each scientific category that has also won a first-place in the category, are a $5,000 scholarship and a high-performance computer to the students, $1,000 to their schools, and $1,000 to their science fair. The Intel Achievement Awards are $5,000 each for outstanding work in any field. Winners also qualify for all-expense paid trips to attend the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar that includes the Nobel Prize Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, the European Union Contest for Young Scientists, and the International Expo-Science in Moscow, Russia. Other prizes, worth more than $1.5 million, include scholarships from individual colleges and universities, all-expense paid trips to scientific and engineering installations or national conventions, summer jobs at research institutes, and laboratory equipment provided by Intel. Many professional organizations award prizes for projects that meet specified criteria. Duration: The fair is held annually. The Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Most other awards are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) involves students from grades 9-12 who first compete in approximately 500 affiliated fairs around the world. Each fair then sends 2 individuals and 1 team (up to 3 members) to compete in the ISEF in 1 of 15 categories: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, gerontology, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, team projects, and zoology. Each entry consists of a science project and a 250-word abstract that summarizes the project. Judging of individual projects is based on creative ability (30%), scientific thought or engineering goals (30%), thoroughness (15%), skill (15%), and clarity (10%). Deadline for Receipt: The fair is always held in May. Additional Information: Costs for the entry fee, as well as those for transportation, meals, and housing of the finalists, are borne by the affiliated fairs. The ISEF, currently sponsored by Intel and other major corporations, was first held in 1950.

3263 SCIENCE SERVICE

Attn: Director of Youth Programs
1719 N Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202)785-2255
Fax: (202)785-1243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sciserv.org/sts

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who are interested in attending college to prepare for a career in mathematics, engineering, or any of the sciences.

Title of Award: Intel Science Talent Search Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Behavioral sciences; Biochemistry; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geosciences; Health care services; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Medicine; Physics; Social sciences; Space and planetary sciences; Zoology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Each year, 300 semifinalists are selected, and from those 40 are designated as finalists. Scholarships for finalists include 1 at $100,000, 1 at $75,000, 1 at $50,000, 3 at $25,000, 4 at $20,000, and 30 at $5,000. Funds Available: Semifinalists and their schools each receive $1,000 awards. Among the finalists, first place is a $100,000 scholarship, second place a $75,000 scholarship, third place a $50,000 scholarship, fourth through sixth places $25,000 scholarships, and seventh through tenth places $20,000 scholarships. In addition, 30 other finalists receive $5,000 scholarships. The first 10 awards are paid in 8 equal installments. Duration: The competition is held annually. Scholarships of the first 10 prize winners are for 4 years. The scholarships of the other 30 finalists are for 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors in the United States and its territories, as well as those attending Department of Defense dependents schools and accredited overseas American and international schools. Applicants must complete an independent research project and submit a written report of up to 20 pages. The project may be in the following fields: behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computer science, earth and space sciences, engineering, environmental science, mathematics, medicine and health, microbiology, physics, and zoology. Based on those reports, 300 students are designated as semifinalists, and from those 40 are chosen as finalists. Selection is based on individual research ability, scientific originality, and creative thinking. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year. Additional Information: The names and addresses of all semifinalists are published in a booklet that is distributed to the admissions office of every college and university in the United States. Finalists are given a 6-day all-expense paid trip to the Science Talent Institute in Washington, D.C. This program began in 1942. Through 1997, it was sponsored by the Westinghouse Foundation and administered by Science Service. Starting in 1998, Intel became the sponsor. Winners must attend college within 1 year in a program in science, mathematics, or engineering.

3264 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/awards

To recognize and reward high school students with exceptional scores on the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations in mathematics and the sciences.

Title of Award: Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Statistics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 24 regional scholarships (2 females and 2 males in each of the 6 regions), 2 national scholarships (1 female and 1 male), 12 high school awards (in each region, 1 to a school for improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations, 1 to an urban school for providing access to AP mathematics and science to minorities), and 18 teacher awards (in each region, 2 for commitment to students and the AP program, 1 for teaching minorities) are awarded each year. Funds Available: Regional scholarships are $3,000; national winners receive additional $5,000 scholarships. Awards to teachers and to schools are $1,000. Duration: The awards are presented annually.

Eligibility Requirements: All students in U.S. high schools are eligible to be considered for these awards (including home-schooled students and those in U.S. territories). Each fall, the College Board identifies the male and female seniors in each of its regions who have earned the highest number of scores on 7 AP exams: biology, calculus BC, chemistry, computer science AB, environmental science, physics C (physics C: mechanics and physics C: electricity each count as half), and statistics. Males and females are considered separately. Regional winners receive all-expense paid trips to Washington, D.C., where national winners are announced. The program also recognizes and rewards monetarily 1) schools that have shown the greatest improvement in the number and percentage of students taking AP examinations in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, physics, and statistics in the past year; and 2) non-magnet urban schools that provide access to AP mathematics and science to a significant number of underrepresented minority students. In addition, teachers are rewarded for their commitment to students and the AP program. Additional teachers are recognized because they have successfully taught AP mathematics and/or science to underrepresented minority students in non-magnet urban schools. Deadline for Receipt: There is no application or nomination process for these awards. The College Board identifies the students, teachers, and high schools for the Siemens Foundation. Additional Information: Information from the College Board is available at (703) 707-8999.

3265 SIEMENS FOUNDATION

170 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
877-822-5233
Fax: (732)603-5890
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.siemens-foundation.org/scholarship

To recognize and reward outstanding high school seniors who have undertaken individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, and technology (or in combinations of those disciplines).

Title of Award: Siemens Westinghouse Competition Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Atmospheric science; Biochemistry; Biological and clinical sciences; Botany; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering, Civil; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Genetics; Geology; Geosciences; Materials research/science; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Nutrition; Physics; Toxicology; Virology; Writing Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: In the initial round of judging, up to 300 regional semifinalists (up to 50 in each region) are selected. Of those, 60 are chosen as regional finalists (5 individuals and 5 teams in each of the 6 regions). Then 12 regional winners (1 individual and 1 team) are selected in the regional competitions, and they become the national finalists. Funds Available: At the regional level, finalists receive $1,000 scholarships, both as individuals and members of teams. Individual regional winners receive $3,000 scholarships. Winning regional teams receive $6,000 scholarships to be divided among the team members. Those regional winners then receive additional scholarships as national finalists. In the national competition. first-place winners receive an additional $100,000 scholarship, second place an additional $50,000 scholarship, third place an additional $40,000 scholarship, fourth place an additional $30,000 scholarship, fifth place an additional $20,000 Scholarship, and sixth place an additional $10,000 scholarship. Those national awards are provided both to individuals and to teams to be divided equally among team members. Scholarship money is sent directly to the recipient's college or university to cover undergraduate and/or graduate educational expenses. Schools with regional finalists receive a $2,000 award to be used to support science, mathematics, and technology programs in their schools. Duration: The competition is held annually.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors who are legal or permanent U.S. residents. They must be enrolled in a high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. U.S. high school students enrolled in a Department of Defense dependents school, an accredited overseas American or international school, a foreign school as an exchange student, or a foreign school because their parent(s) live and work abroad are also eligible. Students being home-schooled qualify if they obtain the endorsement of the school district official responsible for such programs. Research projects may be submitted in mathematics and the biological and physical sciences, or involve combinations of disciplines, such as astrophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biophysics, botany, chemistry, computer science, civil engineering, earth and atmospheric science engineering, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, fluid dynamics, genetics, geology, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nutritional science, physics, toxicology, and virology. Both individual and team projects (2 or 3 members) may be entered. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements. Team projects may include seniors, but that is not a requirement. Competition entrants must submit a detailed report on their research project, including a description of the purpose of the research, rationale for the research, pertinent scientific literature, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. All projects must be endorsed by a sponsoring high school (except home-schooled students, who obtain their endorsement from the district or state home-school official). Each project must have a project advisor or mentor who is a member of the instructional staff or a person approved by the endorsing high school. There are 3 judging phases to the competition. An initial review panel selects outstanding research projects from 6 different regions of the country. The students submitting these projects are identified as regional semifinalists. Out of those, the highest-rated projects from each region are selected and the students who submitted them are recognized as regional finalists. For the next phase, the regional finalists are offered all-expense paid trips to the regional competition on the campus of a regional university partner, where their projects are reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the host institution. Regional finalists are required to prepare a poster display of their research project, make an oral presentation about the research and research findings, and respond to questions from the judges. The top-rated individual and the top-rated team project in each region are selected as regional winners to represent the region in the national competition as national finalists. At that competition, the national finalists again display their projects, make oral presentations, and respond to judges' questions. At each phase, selection is based on clarity of expression, comprehensiveness, creativity, field knowledge, future work, interpretation, literature review, presentation, scientific importance, and validity. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year. Additional Information: The program is offered by Siemens Foundation, in partnership with the College Board. Information is available from the College Board at (703) 707-8999, E-mail: [email protected]. Students submitting the projects with the highest evaluations become part of a registry that is circulated to colleges and universities nationwide. To continue receiving scholarships, winners must attend an accredited academic institution on a full-time basis.

3266 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: American Plastics Council (APC)/SPE Plastics Environmental Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship is awarded annually in the names of corporations cited as the Excellence in Plastics Impact on the Environment by the Plastics Environmental Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).

3267 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Composites Division/Harold Giles Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3268 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Robert E. Cramer/Product Design and Development Division/Mid-Michigan Section Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3269 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Robert G. Dailey/Detroit Section Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3270 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to Mexican American undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Fleming/Blaszcak Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of Mexican descent who are enrolled in a 4-year college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents. They must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry; and documentation of their Mexican heritage. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: This program is sponsored by Cal Mold Inc. and Formula Plastics.

3271 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Ted Neward Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. U.S. citizenship is required. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3272 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Polymer Modifiers and Additives Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3273 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 10 to 12 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $4,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3274 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide college scholarships to students who have a career interest in the plastics industry and experience in the thermoforming industry.

Title of Award: Thermoforming Division Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at either a 4-year college or in a 2-year technical program. Applicants must have experience in the thermoforming industry, such as courses taken, research conducted, or jobs held. They must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; a 1to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry; and a statement detailing their exposure to the thermoforming industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3275 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry and experience in the thermoset industry.

Title of Award: Thermoset Division/James I. MacKenzie Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to an undergraduate and 1 to a graduate student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at either a 4-year college or in a 2-year technical program. Applicants must have experience in the thermoset industry, such as courses taken, research conducted, or jobs held. They must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry; and a statement detailing their exposure to the thermoset industry. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3276 SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS

Attn: SPE Foundation
14 Fairfield Drive
Brookfield, CT 06804-0403
Tel: (203)740-5447
Fax: (203)775-1157
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.4spe.org/foundation/scholarships.php

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who have a career interest in the plastics industry.

Title of Award: Vinyl Plastics Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time undergraduate students at 4-year colleges or in 2-year technical programs. Applicants must 1) have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the plastics industry; 2) be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics or polymer industry (e.g., plastics engineering, polymer sciences, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering); 3) be in good academic standing at their school; and 4) be able to document financial need. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a high school and/or college transcript; and a 1- to 2-page statement telling why they are interested in the scholarship, their qualifications, and their educational and career goals in the plastics industry. Preference is given to applicants with experience in the vinyl industry, such as courses taken, research conducted, or jobs held. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

3277 SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION

c/o Sons of Norway
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666
Tel: (612)827-3611
Free: 800-945-8851
Fax: (612)827-0658
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sofn.com/foundation/GrantsScholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to women who have a connection to the Sons of Norway and are interested in studying chemistry, physics, or engineering in college.

Title of Award: Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from 50% of tuition for 1 quarter or semester to 100% for 1 year. Grants are issued jointly to the recipient and her institution. Duration: Awards are made for either 1 term (quarter or semester) or 1 year; a student may receive up to 3 awards as an undergraduate.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are U.S. citizens between 17 and 35 years of age and members (or daughters or granddaughters of members) of the Sons of Norway; they must have been a member for at least 3 years. Female employees of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland and the daughters and granddaughters of employees are also eligible. Applicants must have excellent ACT or SAT test scores. They must be full-time undergraduate students and have completed at least 1 quarter or semester of study in chemistry, physics, or chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering. Selection is based on long-term career goals, clarity of study plan, academic potential, evidence of ability to succeed, and letters of recommendation attesting to good character, eagerness, earnestness, and ambition in the field of science or engineering. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 1995 by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Jensen in memory of their daughter, a chemical engineer whose work resulted in advances in the field of weather satellite photography but who died at the age of 35.

3278 SPIE-THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR OPTICAL ENGINEERING

Attn: Scholarship Committee
1000 20th Street
P.O. Box 10
Bellingham, WA 98227-0010
Tel: (360)676-3290
Fax: (360)647-1445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.spie.org

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering who are preparing for a career in optical science or engineering.

Title of Award: SPIE Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Optical; Optics; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, this program awarded 68 scholarships: the 5 named awards plus 63 others. Funds Available: Stipends typically provide support for tuition and related expenses, travel to technical meetings, and supplemental funding for research and teaching assistantships. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors planning to attend college, current undergraduate students, and current graduate students. Applicants must be society members majoring or planning to enroll full time and major in optical engineering, optical science, or optics at a college or university anywhere in the world. They must submit a 450-word essay that describes 1) their proposed research and/or course of study related to optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics; 2) their career objectives; 3) how this scholarship would help them attain their objectives; and 4) what they have achieved and learned through their studies and activities. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The International Society for Optical Engineering was founded in 1955 as the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). This program includes the following special named scholarships: the D.J. Lovell Scholarship, sponsored by SPIE with contributions from Labsphere, Inc. and Laser Focus World; the Nakajima Scholarship, sponsored by NAC, Inc.; the William H. Price Scholarship in Optical Engineering, established in 1985 for a full-time graduate or undergraduate student in the field of optical design and engineering; the F-MADE Scholarship, sponsored by the Forum for Military Applications of Directed Energy (F-MADE) in recognition of a student's scholarly achievement in laser technology, engineering, or applications; and the BACUS Scholarship, awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of microlithography with an emphasis on optical tooling and/or semiconductor manufacturing technologies, sponsored by BACUS (SPIE's photomask international technical group).

3279 STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR VIRGINIA

Attn: Financial Aid Office
James Monroe Building
101 North 14th Street, Ninth Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-3659
Tel: (804)225-2600; 877-515-0138
Fax: (804)225-2604
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.schev.edu

To provide financial assistance to residents of Virginia who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in a K-12 teacher preparation program in college.

Title of Award: Virginia Higher Education Teacher Assistance Program Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Chemistry; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are $2,000 per year for students at 4-year institutions or $1,000 per year for students at 2-year institutions. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed if funds are available and the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Virginia who are enrolled, or intend to enroll, full time in an eligible K-12 teacher preparation program at a public or private Virginia college or university. Applicants must 1) be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher; and 4) be nominated by a faculty member. Preference is given to applicants enrolled in a teacher shortage content area (recently including special education, mathematics, chemistry, physics, earth and space sciences, foreign languages, and technology education), minority students enrolled in any content area for teacher preparation, and males enrolled in any approved elementary or middle school teacher preparation program. Additional Information: Applications and further information are available at the financial aid office of colleges and universities in Virginia. This program, established in 2000, is funded in part with federal funds from the Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) program.

3280 VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Vermont
College of Engineering and Mathematics
Votey Building, Room 209
12 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405-0156
Tel: (802)656-1429
Fax: (802)656-8802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emba.uvm.edu/VSGC/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance to Native American undergraduate students in space-related fields at selected colleges and universities in Vermont.

Title of Award: Native American Scholarships of the Vermont Space Grant Consortium Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Native American residents of Vermont who are 1) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a Vermont institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or 2) seniors graduating from a high school in Vermont. Applicants must be planning to pursue a professional career that has direct relevance to the U.S. aerospace industry and the goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), such as astronomy, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other basic sciences (including earth sciences and medicine). They must submit an essay, up to 3 pages in length, on their career plans and the relationship of those plans to areas of interest to NASA. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, and the essay. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. Candidates are selected by the Northwest Advisory District Indian Education Office. Participating institutions are the College of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, Vermont Technical College, the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition, and Burlington Aviation Technology School/Burlington Technical Center.

3281 VERMONT SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM

c/o University of Vermont
College of Engineering and Mathematics
Votey Building, Room 209
12 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05405-0156
Tel: (802)656-1429
Fax: (802)656-8802
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.emba.uvm.edu/VSGC/scholarship.html

To provide financial assistance for undergraduate study in space-related fields to students in Vermont.

Title of Award: Vermont Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Aerospace sciences; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Space and planetary sciences Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 10 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Vermont residents who are 1) enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at a Vermont institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or 2) seniors graduating from a high school in Vermont. Applicants must be planning to pursue a professional career that has direct relevance to the U.S. aerospace industry and the goal of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in such fields as astronomy, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other basic sciences (including earth sciences and medicine). They must submit an essay, up to 3 pages in length, on their career plans and the relationship of those plans to areas of interest to NASA. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic standing, letters of recommendation, and the essay. The Vermont Space Grant Consortium (VSGC) is a component of the NASA Space Grant program, which encourages participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This program is funded by NASA. Participating institutions are the College of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Vermont, St. Michael's College, Norwich University, Vermont Technical College, the Vermont State Mathematics Coalition, and Burlington Aviation Technology School/Burlington Technical Center.

3282 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Attn: Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Tel: (804)371-2475
Free: 800-292-3820
Fax: (804)786-6759
Web Site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/newvdoe/teached.htm

To provide scholarship/loans to upper-division and graduate students in Virginia who are interested in a career in teaching.

Title of Award: Virginia Teaching Scholarship Loan Program Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Consumer affairs; Disabilities; Earth sciences; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Geosciences; Hearing and deafness; Library and archival sciences; Linguistics; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Reading; Speech and language pathology/audiology; Technology; Visual impairment Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 163 of these scholarship/loans were granted, including 47 in special education, 20 in science, 4 in foreign language, 2 in technology education, 24 in mathematics, 4 in English as a second language, 1 in library media, 3 for reading specialists, 1 in agricultural education, 22 for males in elementary or middle grades, and 35 for people of color. Funds Available: The scholarship/loan is $3,720 per year. Loans are forgiven at the rate of $2,000 for each year the recipient teaches in designated teacher shortage areas. If the recipient fails to fulfill the teaching service requirement, the loan must be repaid with interest. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Virginia residents who are enrolled full or part time as a junior, senior, or graduate student in a state-approved teacher preparation program in Virginia with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants must agree to engage in full-time teaching in designated teacher shortage areas within Virginia following graduation. Males interested in teaching at the elementary and middle school levels and people of color in all teaching areas also qualify. Additional Information: Critical shortage teaching areas in Virginia are currently identified as foreign languages, science (including, in order of priority preference, physics, earth science, chemistry, and biology), all areas of special education (severe emotional disturbances, hearing disabilities, learning disabilities, mental retardation, severe disabilities, visual disabilities, early childhood special education, and speech-language pathology), career and technical education (including technology education, trade and industrial education, business education, and family and consumer sciences), mathematics, English as a second language, middle grades 6-8, library media K-12, art preK-12, and reading specialist.

3283 WASHINGTON HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD

917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Tel: (360)753-7851; 888-535-0747
Fax: (360)753-7808
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/financialaid/other/alternative.asp

To provide forgivable loans to K-12 classified employees in Washington who are interested in attending a college or university in order to become a teacher.

Title of Award: Washington Conditional Scholarships for Alternative Teaching Certification Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Education; Education, Bilingual and cross-cultural; Education, Elementary; Education, English as a second language; Education, Secondary; Education, Special; Foreign languages; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Physics; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Approximately 25 each year. Funds Available: The maximum award is $4,000 per academic year. These awards are in the form of loans that can be forgiven in exchange for teaching service. Each 2 years of eligible teaching service results in the forgiveness of 1 year of loan. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 4 additional years.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to Washington residents who are currently employed as a classified instructional employee in a K-12 public school. Applicants must 1) have a transferable associate degree and be seeking residency teacher certification with endorsements in special education or English as a second language; or 2) have a bachelor's degree and subject matter expertise in a shortage area and be seeking residency teacher certification in a subject matter shortage area (currently defined as special education, English as a second language, chemistry, physics, Japanese, mathematics, and technology education). Selection is based on academic ability, a statement demonstrating commitment to the teaching profession, the applicant's ability to serve as a positive role model as a K-12 public school teacher, length and quality of contributions to the Washington K-12 public school, and recommendations from a current teacher or school official describing the applicant's potential as a future teacher. The priority in making awards is: 1) eligible renewal applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; 2) all other eligible renewable applicants; 3) eligible new applicants who are within 2 years of completing their initial teacher certification requirements; and 4) all other new eligible applicants. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established by the Washington legislature in 2001. It is administered by the Washington Higher Education Coordinator Board, but the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board selects the recipients.

3284 WOMEN IN DEFENSE

c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
Tel: (703)247-2552
Fax: (703)527-6945
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ndia.org/horizon/Scholar.htm

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student women engaged in or planning careers related to the national security interests of the United States.

Title of Award: Horizons Foundation Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Economics; Engineering; History; International affairs and relations; Law; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Military science and education; National security; Physics; Political science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate, Professional Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 8 of these scholarships were awarded. Since the program was established, 75 women have received nearly $49,000 in support. Funds Available: Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration: 1 year; renewable.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to women who are already working in national security fields as well as women planning such careers. Applicants must 1) be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university, either full time or part time, as graduate students or upper-division undergraduates; 2) demonstrate financial need; 3) be U.S. citizens; 4) have a GPA of 3.25 or higher; and 5) demonstrate interest in preparing for a career related to national security. The preferred fields of study include business, computer science, economics, engineering, government relations, international relations, law, mathematics, military history, political science, physics, and security studies; others are considered if the applicant can demonstrate relevance to a career in national security or defense. Selection is based on academic achievement, participation in defense and national security activities, field of study, work experience, statements of objectives, recommendations, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year for fall semester; October of each year for spring semester.

3285 XEROX CORPORATION

Attn: Technical Minority Scholarship Program
150 State Street, Fourth Floor
Rochester, NY 14614
Tel: (585)422-7689
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.xerox.com

To provide financial assistance to minorities interested in undergraduate or graduate education in the sciences and/or engineering.

Title of Award: Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Computer; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Optical; Information science and technology; Materials research/science; Optics; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: Approximately 150 each year. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to minorities (people of African American, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Native Alaskan, or Hispanic descent) working full time on an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, computing and software systems, engineering (chemical, computer, electrical, imaging, manufacturing, mechanical, optical, or software), information management, laser optics, material science, physics, or printing management science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and attending, or planning to attend, a 4-year college or university. Deadline for Receipt: September of each year.