Iowa State University
College of Engineering
Application for Scholarships and Awards
2008-2009

For students enrolled in Fall semester 2007 or earlier that have engineering as their first degree program.  You must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits in order to be eligible to receive a scholarship).

You will be required to write a thank you letter for any scholarship you are awarded.  Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the scholarship.

Online application submission will close at 5:00 pm on February 1, 2008.

Many entries below are automatically filled from your existing student record. You may update in-session address, in-session phone, interim address and expected graduation date information via AccessPlus. Any changes you make will not appear on this form but will be updated automatically before the selection process begins. If you have questions about academic information (GPA, number of credits, curriculum, etc.), please see your academic advisor. You must complete this application to receive any engineering scholarship, including scholarships continuing from previous years.

Student Name (Last First Middle) University ID E-Mail Address
LAST FIRST MIDDLE University ID Number E-mail
In-Session address & phone for Spring 2008
Street
City State Zip
Phone
AccessPlus 		Interim Address
Street
City State Zip

AccessPlus 		Permanent Address
Street
City State Zip
County
Country
Gender Male/Female
Are you Currently Married Yes No
Racial/Ethnic Information Ethnic Information
Citizenship Citizenship
Visa Type (If not U.S. Citizen)
Date of Birth Birth Date
Place of Birth
City County State Country
Expected Graduation Date Graduation Date AccessPlus
Term Entered ISU  Entry Term
At the beginning of Fall semester 2008, you will be a Projected Year In School (Based on Graduation Date)
Curriculum Curriculum(s)
Total credits for degree Total Credits Total Credits earned at ISU Cummulative Credits
ISU Cumulative GPA Cumulative GPA 		Number of ISU credits expected to take fall 2008 semester
Indicate your declared options, emphases, specializations, or areas of interest from the listing below. To select multiple areas, hold down the control key (Windows) or the command key (Mac) while clicking the mouse. You can select up to three (3) options from the pre-defined list. In Addition to the listing, you can type in an additional area of interest in the open box to the right of the listing.
Additional degree(s) you are currently seeking
(Select all that are applicable.)
 List additional degree area(s) (i.e. Spanish, music, etc.)
Are you considering earning an advanced degree? Yes No
This section to be completed by Mechanical Engineering students only.
Describe the motivation for considering graduate school.
Describe a typical project.
Name of your faculty mentor:
NOTE: Faculty mentor must submit a letter of recommendation to the Mechanical Engineering graduate secretary to be considered for a particular scholarship that is available.
Other College(s) Attended
Name
Dates
Credits
GPA
Other College Degrees Earned (if any) Major

Graduate of High School
Located at
City County State Country
Have you served (or are you serving) in the military?
Yes, Branch
No
Length of Service
Are you a Veteran (GI Bill)?
Yes, Branch
No
Are you on Active Duty in the Guard or Reserves?
Yes, Branch
No
Are you the son or daughter of an employee of Alliant Energy or one of its subsidiaries?
Yes, Location
No
Do you have an interest in working at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) upon graduation?
Yes
No
Do you have an interest in the field of Powder Metallurgy?
Yes, Please describe your interest
No
Do you have an interest in working in Iowa upon graduation?
Yes
No
Do you have an interest in bridge design/construction?
Yes
No
Is farming your immediate family's primary source of income?
Yes
No
Are you a member or descendent of a member of the American Society for Quality Control, Iowa Chapter?
Yes
No
If you wish to be considered for a Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship, compose an essay of 250 words or less regarding the mission of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME).
Society of American Military Engineers Essay
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Are you working while you are in school?
Yes, how many hours?
No
Could you stay in school if you were not working?
Yes No
Work Experience (employer's name and your duties in jobs held in last 3 years)
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Activities (clubs, school and community activities, sports, hobbies, etc.)
Check all that apply:
Non-Engr. Campus Engr. Fine Arts Athletics ROTC Community Other
Describe Activities Note: The text you enter will wrap automatically
Do you currently hold an office or leadership position in an engineering or university organization?
Yes, please describe?
No
Are you a member of or have you been invited to join Phi Eta Sigma?
Yes
No
Are you or have you been a member of GSB?
Yes
No

Leadership Experiences
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Honors (list honors and awards received in or out of school; give name and description)
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Will you be a co-op or intern student for Fall 2008 and/or Spring 2009?
Yes
No
If yes, indicate your co-op schedule for the next year by checking the semester(s) when you'll be on a co-op.
Fall
2008
 Spring
2009
 Summer
2009
Some of the scholarships are connected to internships or co-op experiences. Are you interested in being considered for one of these scholarships?
Yes
No

Several of the scholarship donors have a requirement to demonstrate financial need. This involves completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming scholar year. Have you completed this for the 2008-2009 academic year?
Yes
No. Do you plan to? Yes No

Do you have a continuing scholarship for 2008-2009?
To select multiple areas, hold down the control key (Windows) or the command key (Mac) while clicking the mouse.
Yes Other, Explain
No

Expand on your areas of interest, explain any unique aspects of your professional and career goals (e.g. entrepreneurial, business, academic), and explain why you are applying for a scholarship (e.g. financial circumstances)
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Are you seeking an engineering career involving teaching?
Yes
No

Are you interested in an engineering career related to health care?
Yes
No

This section to be completed by students interested in studying abroad
Are you planning to study abroad during the upcoming academic year?
Yes, If you know the location, please list.
No
To be eligible for a College of Engineering Study Abroad Scholarship, you will need to notify the Engineering International Programs & Services (EIPS) Office by April 1 for students studying abroad the following academic year. The number of scholarships and amounts may vary.
Please estimate the % of your college expenses you receive from each of these sources:
Scholarships and awards
Loans to be repaid after graduation
Personal savings
Parents, family or friends
Employment
ROTC
Veterans Administration
All Other Sources*
Do you have a Pell Grant, Federal Loan or continuing scholarship? If so, please list which ones.
Provide further information on your plans for studying abroad, indicating:
Your reasons for wanting to study abroad.
How the award will enhance the quality of your experience.
How you plan to integrate your international experience into academic, community, professional and extracurricular activities when you return.

This section to be completed by Construction Engineering students only.
Number of children
Is your spouse employed? Yes No
Did one or both of your parents graduate from a four year college or university?  Yes No
For your college education, please enter the total costs (for all 4+ years) and the amount of money coming from each revenue source:
Total Costs
Revenue From:
Scholarships*
Loans*
Personal Savings
Family
Employment
Spouse's Employment
All Other Sources*
* Please provide details:
What is your current ConE grade point average?
What are your summer plans (work, etc.)?
Are you a member of AGC Student Chapter at ISU?
Yes
No
I authorize Iowa State University to release my name for publication in the event that I am selected to receive a scholarship from the Scholarships & Awards Committee and/or from a departmental scholarship committee.
Yes No

I authorize Iowa State University to release a copy of this form and information about my academic record to the committee designated to make the scholarship awards and to the scholarship donor in the event my application is successful. I certify the above is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes

 


ISU College of Engineering Scholarships and Awards Committee

If you have questions or comments, please email Jane Stowe at jmstowe@iastate.edu.