Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen

Winner(s):

2007 - Alesha R. Fumbanks, Michigan Technological University; Guillermo E. Gutierrez, University of Texas at Austin; Micaela Hernandez, Texas A & M University, College Station; Francine Yvonne Jaramillo, University of California, Davis; Robert M. Kabera, Stanford University; Kevin Manuel Laborda, Montana State University-Bozeman; Paola Quijano, University of Texas at Austin; Carla D. Wheaden, University of Maryland, College Park

Sponsor(s):

Minority Affairs Committee

Description:

See the application form for complete application criteria -- 1. Applicants must be members of a minority group (i.e. African-American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. 2. Applicants must be high school graduates during the 2006-2007 academic year and plan to enroll during the 2007-2008 academic year in a four-year university offering a science/engineering degree. Applicants are encouraged to choose classes leading to a degree in science or engineering. 3. The selection of winners will be based on the applicant's academic record, participation in school and work activities, reason for choosing science or engineering, and financial need.

Deadline:

May 15, 2008. Application form ( MS Word format), or contact the Awards Administrator at awards@aiche.org or 646-495-1333.

Award:

A one time award of $1,000 per student. Approximately 10 scholarships are presented annually.

Presentation:

Scholarship funds are sent to the university bursar in the fall of each year.