W-T Engineering Foundation Scholarship

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1 W-T Engineering Foundation Scholarship W-T Engineering Inc. is offering this scholarship to reach out to students interested in pursuing an engineering career. By lending financial support to students, we hope to influence future growth for engineering in our communities. We feel as a local business it is our responsibility to offer students the opportunity to increase their knowledge without worrying about financial matters. We look forward to helping students achieve their engineering goals. Requirements for application: A graduating senior from either Conant, Hoffman Estates or Schaumburg High School Citizen of the United States Permanent resident of the State of Illinois Submission of an application and three essays Two letters of recommendation, one from a high school teacher and one from non-related character witness Must have been accepted into an accredited engineering department at a 4-year college or university Transcript including ACT and/or SAT Scores Restrictions: $1,500 to be used for tuition and fees, and/or appropriate books and supplies The award check will be made payable to the scholarship recipient and the school they select. Students will be responsible for informing their counselor of the college or university they plan to attend. Award: Two scholarships of $1500 Application deadline is March 16, For more information, please contact the Student Services department at your high school.

2 W-T Engineering Scholarship Personal Information Name: Last First Middle Address: Street City Zip Code Telephone: Address: Scholastic Information High School Attended: Date of Graduation: Grade Point Average after Seven Semesters: Weighted Non-weighted

3 Activities List your academic-related and extracurricular activities, employment record and community service. Include honors and awards received, if any.

4 College and Career Plans List colleges applied to. Please check the ones where you have been accepted into an accredited engineering program. What is your proposed college major? ESSAYS: Use a separate sheet of paper for each essay and attach them to the application. Make sure your name and the name of the scholarship is on the top of each essay page. In addition, include the writing prompt you are answering on the top of the appropriate page. Please respond to each of the three essay questions in a minimum of 250 words. Why do you think the engineering field is for you? What personal characteristics do you think will aid in your progression as an engineering student? What subfield (civil, mechanical, etc.) of engineering do you feel is right for you and why? RECOMMENDATIONS: Please attach to the application two letters of recommendation, one from a high school teacher and one from a non-related character witness

5 Statement by Applicant I certify that the information on this application, to the best of my knowledge, is correct. If selected, I understand that I am obligated to notify the High School District 211 Foundation, in writing, of any change in my education plans. Applicant s Signature Date ****************************************************************************************** Submit application to your school counselor and request a transcript to accompany this application. DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION IS MARCH 16, 2018 ******************************************************************************************