Scholarship Awards  [print page]

In addition to the scholarships offered by SVEC, here are a few offered by our member organizations.

Applications have details and required specifics. Some of the details listed below.

      Download 2010 application form in PDF here

      Download 2010 application form in MS Word here

Deadline is February 5, 2010 mailing date.

Awards Eligibility and Criteria

The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education awards recognize young engineering and technology students for their dedication, focus, and commitment to engineering. Engineering and Technology students graduating from high school, or presently enrolled in undergraduate community college and university programs are eligible to apply. Fulltime and part-time students are eligible. Students may receive an SVEC Scholarship award only once. Graduate students are not eligible.

The selection of awardees under this program will be based on the following factors. Not all of these must be met by a successful applicant:

    * The applicant’s program of study is directly focused on engineering or technology
    * The applicant has shown involvement in professional and/or student activities (i.e. engineering societies)
    * The applicant has shown involvement in community and/or social services activities
    * The applicant has two letters of recommendations from faculty members
    * The student exhibits strong academic performance as shown by GPA in the major and overall, as well as strong recommendations from faculty advisors
    * A brief essay describing the student’s academic and professional goals is submitted for evaluation

Keep these factors in mind while completing this application.

Granting of Awards

Awards will be announced and awarded at the Annual SVEC Engineering Week Banquet scheduled on February 18, 2010. It is expected but not required that awardees will attend the banquet. They will be the guests of the SVEC.

Essay

Using your best writing, please write a short essay (about 150 to 250 words) describing your academic and professional goals, and how your program and this award will help you achieve them. The essay must be typed, attached to application, and dated and signed by you.

Transcripts

Copy of current course transcripts (official transcripts NOT required, photocopies OK).

Timeline

Applications must be postmarked by February 5, 2010.

      Laura Fechete
      Silicon Valley Engineering Council
      435 Bay Rd
      Menlo Park, CA 94025

Mail is slow, send as soon as you can, don't wait until the last minute!

If you have questions or want to verify receipt of your application, contact Laura Fechete at email Laura.Fechete@swe.org