Engineering - Young Leaders in Engineering Scholarship

The Young Leaders in Engineering Scholarship is intended to support undergraduates majoring in Engineering who are active members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Participation will be verified by the SWE advisor, Dr. Lily Gossage. Students who are awarded this scholarship will carry this scholarship for a maximum of four years with the goal of moving as efficiently as possible toward graduation while maintaining a strong academic record (GPA 3.0 or higher and full-time).

To be considered for Fall 2024, applicant(s) must meet the following criteria:
1) Be an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
2) Be an engineering major
3) Be an Undergraduate (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior) (admit term must be prior to Spring 2024)
4) Be enrolled full-time (at the time of applying and at the time the scholarship is awarded)
5) Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0
6) Possess excellent leadership and communication skills
7) Must be of high scholarship merit and potential
8) Student must complete supplemental requirements

Scholarship recipients must submit a ‘Thank You’ letter prior to conferral. A ‘Thank You’ letter template will be sent to you by the College of Engineering. Please use the template to craft your ‘Thank You’ letter and upload it to the Bronco Scholarship Portal

To begin the application process, please complete your general application first, then proceed to search this scholarship in the Opportunities>>Recommended Tab and click on APPLY

Award
$7,500
Scopes
2024-2025, MEP, Open to International Students
Deadline
04/02/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
  2. In no more than 500 words, describe what uniquely distinguishes and qualifies you for this scholarship for active members of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Please highlight your leadership experience. (ATTENTION! DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME WITHIN THE ESSAY.)
  3. Submit one letter of recommendation from an Engineering Faculty Member.
  4. Please upload a copy of your resume to this application. (ATTENTION! DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME IN ANY "FILE NAME" SAVED WHEN UPLOADING IT).