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Foreword
The Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) encourages high
school seniors with the talent and commitment to pursue an engineering
degree. The Society also offers them financial support through grants
and scholarships to earn their degrees at a Michigan college or
university. The scholarships are provided by the generosity of
individuals, leading companies and educational institutions.
All scholarships are based on merit; applicants must meet minimum
criteria to qualify.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be accepted at a Michigan ABET accredited college or university
and enroll in an engineering program. Scholarship awards are
contingent upon acceptance for admission and an intent to earn a
degree in engineering and enter the practice of engineering after
graduation.
- Be a high school senior, a resident of Michigan, and a U.S.
Citizen at the time of application.
- Have at least a 3.0 grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) for
the 10th and 11th grades.
- Attain a minimum composite test score of 26 on the American
College Testing (ACT) Exam.
- Submit a list of senior classes being taken.
- Attach a documented high school transcript and ACT test score to
be considered.
- Submit only the current year MSPE application. Additional forms
are available from MSPE. Photocopies are accepted.
Selection Process
Initial judging will be made on the basis of each candidate's high
school record, participation in extracurricular activities, evidence of
leadership, character and self- reliance, and the comments from teachers
and administrators. Semifinalists will be contacted for an interview by
a member of the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Criteria
The Scholarship Selection Committee will award points based on GPA, ACT
score, Activities and Honors, Essay, and Supplemental Credits. Points
will also be awarded for college-level courses.
Deadlines
- Applicant must have the ACT score available no later than the
first Monday in January.
- Completed applications must be submitted to applicant's local
Chapter Chair by the second Monday in
January. MSPE awards will be announced beginning in
April.
How to Apply
- Obtain the application from your guidance counselor, your local
MSPE Chapter or the MSPE Headquarters.
- Submit the completed application to your MSPE Chapter
Representative (see back page for appropriate chapter). Contact the
MSPE Headquarters if you are unable to reach your Chapter
Representative. Do not send applications to
the MSPE Headquarters.
For More Information Contact
PO Box 15276
Lansing, MI 48901
Phone: 517-487-9388
Fax: 517-487-0635
E-Mail: mspe@voyager.net
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