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SVEC Engineering
Education Awards Program

Applications have details and required specifics.

Download 2008 application form in PDF here

Download 2008 application form in MS Word here

Applications must be received by February 10, 2008. No applications will be accepted after this date.

Awards Eligibility and Criteria

The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education awards recognize young engineering and technology students for their dedication, focus, and commitment to engineering. Engineering and Technology students graduating from high school, or presently enrolled in undergraduate community college and university programs are encouraged to apply. Students may receive an SVEC Scholarship award only once.

The selection of awardees under this program will be based on the following factors. Not all of these must be met by a successful applicant:

The applicant’s program of study is directly focused on engineering or technology
The student exhibits strong academic performance as shown by GPA in the major and overall, as well as strong recommendations from faculty advisors
The applicant has shown involvement in professional and/or student activities
The applicant has shown involvement in community and/or social services activities
The applicant has two letters of recommendations from faculty members
A brief essay describing the student’s academic and professional goals is submitted for evaluation

Keep these factors in mind while completing this application. A list of SVEC member organizations can be obtained here.

Granting of Awards

Awards will be announced and awarded at the Annual SVEC Engineering Week Banquet scheduled on February 28, 2008. It is expected but not required that awardees will attend the banquet. They will be the guests of the SVEC.

Essay

Using your best writing, please write a short essay (about 150 to 250 words) describing your academic and professional goals, and how your program and this award will help you achieve them. The essay must be typed, attached to application, and dated and signed by you.

Timeline

Applications must be received by February 10, 2008. No applications will be accepted after this date. It may be submitted to Dan Oprica, P.O. Box 62288, Sunnyvale, CA 94088-2288. If you have questions or want to verify receipt of your application please email to “Dan Oprica” at opricad @ ieee.org by January 23, 2008. A copy of the application form is from the link below.