2010 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Mission: To aid qualified and interested students who desire an education and career in engineering, architecture, science, math, or a related field of study through a competitive and merit based scholarship program, while promoting the achievement of both educational and personal goals, and furthering the mission of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME). 

Eligibility Criteria:

1.      Graduating high school senior or college student.

2.      Must be a resident of Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester County, or be a member, spouse, or child of a member of the Charleston Post.

3.      G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater (for high school and college).

4.      Accepted or confirmed enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university studying engineering, architecture, science, math, or a related field of study in 2010/2011.

Application Requirements:

1.      Graduating high school applicants: SAT or ACT test results

2.      2 recommendations by advisor/counselor and/or instructor/professor

3.      2-3 page double-spaced essay describing your academic, athletic, social and extra-curricular activities, along with why you are pursuing an academic career in an engineering or related field. 

4.      Academic background and achievement

5.      Leadership (in school, civic, academic achievement etc)

6.      Extra-curricular activities

7.      A two to three page essay explaining interest in engineering or a related field of study

The board of Charleston SAME officers will make competitive selection with no regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

Download Scholarship Form

2010 Schedule:

April 8th (Friday): Application Deadline

May 3^rd (Monday): Notification to scholarship recipients by May 3^rd.

May 13th: Distribution of scholarships to recipients at monthly SAME Post Meeting.

Society of American Military Engineers
Engineering and Construction Camp

The Society of American Military Engineers offers a very unique series of engineering camps designed for High School students who excel in math, science and technical courses and are interested in pursuing engineering in college. These one–week camps are high energy, hands–on events for students from across the country and around the world. The camps are led by a professional staff of engineers from both private industry and the military services. These exciting week–long camps take place during the summer months in a variety of settings—centered on a military base in the colorful Colorado Rockies, the beautiful Southern California Coast, or the historic Mississippi Valley.

For more information on the camps at locations, visit the SAME website.

Click here for scholarship application information from the Charleston Post.