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The Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman, P.E., Scholarship to Promote Diversity in Engineering

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

The scholarship is given annually to a high school senior from an ethnic minority who has been accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicant must be a high school senior
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Citizenship:
    Must be a U.S. citizen
  • College:
    Must be accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university
  • Major/Career:
    Must be accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • Ethnicity:
    Must be a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority in the field of engineering: African-American, Hispanic, or Native American

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Applications will be evaluated based on: grade point average, internship/co-op experience and community involvement, faculty recommendations, honors/scholarships/awards, and answers to the four questions on the application.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Must answer the following questions: 1) From the courses, activities, and accomplishments listed above, describe an experience you consider significant to your interest in engineering. 2) How will your study of engineering contribute to your long-term career plans? 3) How has your ethnic background influenced your personal development and perceptions? 4) Is there something special about you that you would like the Selection Committee to know?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Recommendation letters from two faculty members who have taught the applicant
  • Other Materials:
    SAT and/or ACT scores

Contact Information

  • Phone: (888) 285-6773

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