2007 Greensboro Engineers Club Scholarship Program

The Greensboro Engineers Club is proud to announce two (2) $1,000 scholarships for 2007. All qualifying candidates are hereby cordially invited to submit an application for one of the 2007 awards!

Greensboro Engineers Club was formed over 55 years ago to promote the social, economic and technical interests of local engineering and associated professionals. The club meets once per month to foster and stimulate a spirit of good fellowship and cooperation among its members and to provide a medium for exchange of mutually beneficial information. Typical meetings include tours of local projects, plants and engineering facilities; informative speakers with insights on prominent projects, emerging technology and current events. Social events, such as golf tournaments, plays and banquets are also an integral part of our programs. The club has raised money annually to support local engineering students and to promote the engineering profession through scholarships.

Recipients shall receive $1,000 and a free one year student membership in the Greensboro Engineers Club.

By submitting this application, candidate hereby ascertains that he or she complies with the following requirements:

• Candidate is a student in good academic and disciplinary standing with Guilford Technical Community College.
• Candidate has a strong interest in engineering and is currently pursuing a career in the field of engineering technology.
• Candidate has a significant financial need.
• Candidate has a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
• Candidate is completing the first year of a two-year program in May 2007 and is planning to enroll in both the fall of 2007 and spring of 2008.
• Candidate is planning to graduate with an Associates degree in Architectural, Civil, Electronic, Mechanical or Surveying Engineering Technology.

Preference will be given to full time students -  part time students are required to submit current and future class load information.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS January 31, 2007. The scholarship committee will notify recipients on or before March 28^th. Awards will be presented at the April meeting of Greensboro Engineers Club (tentatively scheduled for April 2^nd, 2007).

Applications are to be submitted to:

Hap Giberson, PE

Chairman, GEC Scholarship Committee

5 Smokerise Court

Greensboro, NC 27407

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Greensboro Engineers Club Scholarship Application form

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please provide the following information:

Name:                       _______________________________________

Home Address:        _______________________________________

                                  _______________________________________

Home Phone #:       _______________________________________

School Name:          ________________________________________                                

Address at School:      ________________________________________

                                 ________________________________________

Phone # at School:     ________________________________________

Date Started at School:  ____________________________________

Current School Year (1^st, 2^nd etc.):  ____________________________

Major:                       _______________________________________

GPA:                          _______________________________________

Full time student?   _______________________________________

Please provide the names of two references that can verify the character of the applicant:

Reference # 1      Name:      ___________________________________________            

                                    Employer:___________________________________________           

                                    Employer Address:____________________________________                                    

                                                                    ____________________________________

                                    Phone Number:    __________________________

Reference # 2      Name:      ___________________________________________

                                    Employer:___________________________________________

                                    Employer Address:_____________________________________

                                                                    _____________________________________

                                    Phone number:    __________________________

Please attach the following information:

1)         A statement of financial need that includes a brief explanation why the applicant is experiencing significant financial need. Statements may include a summary of costs, etc.

2)         A short essay (100 word min., 200 word max.) describing why the applicant wants a career in the field of engineering. NOTE: Considerable weight will be given to this item in the selection process.

3)         Part time students must submit current class schedule and planned class schedules for fall 2006 and spring 2007.