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SEL Power Your Future Scholarship

I. Eligibility Requirements A. University of Idaho or Washington State University student B. Electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science declared major C. Sophomore or junior academic major standing D. Attending school full time E. Nomination from electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science faculty F. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

II. Award Specifications A. Sophomores: four $2500.00 awards (payable half in fall 2012 and half in spring 2013) B. Juniors: four $3000.00 awards (payable half in fall 2012 and half in spring 2013)

III. Application Deadline A. Completed applications must be received no later than April 2, 2012 B. Mail to:

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Attn: Shawnda Hoops 2350 NE Hopkins Court Pullman, WA 99163

IV. Notification of Awards A. Applicants will be notified of their award standing no later than May 15, 2012 B. Payment will be made directly to award recipient (payable half in fall and half in spring)

V. Application Materials A. Completed application document (see below) B. One page essay (maximum) addressing the following:

Why are you studying electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science? What are your career goals after graduation? How do you believe your chosen professional field impacts society? What do you see as the major challenges for professionals in your field in the next 10 years? How have you been financing your college education? From a financial standpoint, what

impact would this scholarship have on your education? C. Nomination letter from a current electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer

science faculty member (see nomination form)

D. Current official transcripts E. Academic outline and advising plan F. Possible interview with SEL representatives (to be scheduled once finalists are selected)

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SEL Power Your Future Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Name:

First Last Middle

Mailing Address:

City, State, Zip

Home Telephone: ( ) Email:

Academic Information

University:

Year in School (sophomore or junior by major standing):

Academic Major (include degree):

Major GPA: Cumulative GPA:

Expected Graduation Date: Total Credits Completed:

Nomination Information

Faculty Member Name:

Title:

Institution Affiliation:

Certification

I understand that my application will be judged on the basis of academic standing, major, essay clarity and strength, GPA, and faculty nomination. I believe all of the information provided to be true, and I meet the stated eligibility requirements.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

Application Checklist

Essay Academic Outline and Plan

Transcripts Faculty Nomination Letter