SAME Atlanta’s 2025 Scholarships are now open!
As SAME Atlanta continues to make a difference in our society, we are committed to shaping the future and inspiring the next generation of innovators by offering the SAME Atlanta scholarship.
Do you know a high school or college student who aspires to seek a career in the architectural, engineering and construction industry? Our scholarship can help them reach the next step in their professional journey!
High school students in their junior or senior year and college students enrolled at an accredited college or university are welcome to apply. Eligible declared majors include architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, project management, construction contracting/acquisition, and disciplines in support of national security.
The application deadline is April 30, 2025. For additional information please contact Michael Ramos, SAME Atlanta Post Scholarship Committee Chair, at mike.ramos@raymondllc.com.
For quick access for instructions and the application please click on the following links:
- 2025 – 2026 Scholarship Instructions
- 2025 – 2026 Scholarship Application
Past Scholarship Recipients
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Atlanta is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 scholarships are Devin Morrison and Moises Rayo. Each year, SAME Atlanta Post awards scholarships in honor of Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe. This year, SAME Atlanta’s overall scholarship program is valued at $5,000.
Devin Morrison was selected for the 2019 Sy Liebman Scholarship for $2,500. Devin was nominated by Jack Seibert, a SAME Atlanta Post Fellow, following his attendance at the 2018 US Air Force Construction and Engineering Camp at Scott AFB, IL, a SAME sponsored camp program. Devin is a SAME Virtual Post member. In the fall of 2018, Devin assisted with his high school STEM day by assisting with the SAME National STEM booth and presentation.
Devin has completed 4 years of JROTC at Marietta High School, where he maintained a 3.3 grade point average, and plans to continue his ROTC training as a student at Kennesaw State University. He will enroll in the college ROTC program and plans to become an Air Force Officer upon graduation. His overall goal is to obtain a Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engineering Degree and use that as an Air Force Officer to improve national security by using unmanned drones. He has already started college at Kennesaw State University and is enrolled in summer session.
Devin was highly recommended by his high school JROTC instructor, CMSgt. Lose G. Alfaro, for his dedication and leadership, having held the most leadership positions during his four years of JROTC. In his final year at Marietta High School, Devin was selected as the Deputy Support Commander and was responsible for 10 different teams consisting of 80 cadets as well as $5,000 in weapons and equipment within the Armory.
The 2019 Al Rowe Scholarship for $2,500 is awarded to Moises Rayo. Moises is an intern with Atlanta Post Sustaining Member Firm, EGSci Consulting, Inc., Engineering, Geophysics & Geosciences, and was nominated by, Shelly Keary, M.Sc., P.E. of EGSci.
Moises began his college career at the University of North Georgia – Dahlonega, GA, and transferred to Georgia Tech in the Spring of 2017 to study Civil Engineering. He has maintained a grade-point average above a 3.25, while assisting his father in his business. He is the first in his family to attend college, let alone to graduate high school. Additionally, his grades throughout the years have been consistent, which conveys his determination in his studies. A course that was challenging to him was physics due to the concepts and mathematics involved. Taking that course drove him to apply himself and taught him not to run away from a challenge, but to instead face it head on. Lastly, having parents who don’t quite understand the English language very well, he continues to provide assistance to his parents.
Moises has a hands-on, can-do, all-in attitude, which makes him both a pleasant and integral part of the EGSci team. While balancing school requirements and work demands, Moises has maintained dependability at EGSci. He is forthright in relaying his schedule, arrives as communicated, and is focused and organized while at work. Moises is comfortable and functional working both independently and as part of a team; he is a problem-solver possessing the wisdom to ask for guidance or advice when needed. Moises has demonstrated his eagerness (and capability) to learn, asks how and where he can help, and has proven himself a diligent and attentive employee.
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Atlanta is pleased to announce the recipients from each of the three Post Scholarships; the Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe Scholarship; the Georgia Tech Student Chapter Scholarship; and the Atlanta Area Senior ROTC Scholarship.
Scholarships in honor of Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe
Jacob Kreider was selected for the 2020 Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe Scholarship and will receive $3,500. Jacob is a Senior studying Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech. Jacob is a Division 1 athlete and his remarkable academic achievement speaks volumes to Jacob’s personal character and commitment. As a summer intern, Jacob performed exceptionally on detailed field verification assignments for multiple building renovation projects and an airfield repaving project. Jacob is the Georgia Tech SAME Student Chapter President and a construction volunteer for Jackets without Borders. As Student Chapter President, Jacob seeks to create connections and networks for students to prepare them for the future and to drive positive change to the Society.
Landon Wade was selected for the 2020 Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe Scholarship and will receive $3,000. Landon is a Sophomore studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University. Landon is an Eagle Scout and has held several leadership positions in school and in the community. During summer research, Landon proved to be an excellent employee, reliable, dedicated and extremely upbeat. Landon multi-tasks, is able to handle a high-volume workload and is committed to improving transportation systems, particularly in the Atlanta Metro area. After graduation Landon would like to be a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Vinay Kotwani was selected for the 2020 Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe Scholarship and will receive $1,000. Vinay completed his senior year at South Forsyth High School. Vinay was a member of multiple clubs and activities showing amazing dedication to his activities, his educational, and entrepreneurial pursuits. He attended the 2018 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers summer camp in Vicksburg, MS through the SAME Atlanta Post. Vinay will be a Freshman at UGA studying Biology on the pre-med track.
Morgan Shorter was selected for the 2020 Sy Liebmann and Al Rowe Scholarship and will receive $1,000. Morgan completed her senior year at Parkview High School. Morgan participated in several clubs, organizations and honor societies. She was a member of the Parkview and Gwinnett County Student Leadership Teams and participated in numerous community service events. Morgan will be a Freshman at UGA and study Biological Sciences.
The Georgia Tech Student Chapter Scholarship
Jordyn Sak was selected for the 2020 Georgia Tech Student Chapter Scholarship and will receive $1,000. Jordyn attends Georgia Tech and studies Biomedical Engineering. Jordyn is a Division 1 athlete and is active with the Georgia Tech Student Chapter. Jordyn seeks to support collaborative efforts to work with the military and the Georgia Tech Research Institute, leveraging resources and achieving common goals.
The Senior Atlanta Area College ROTC Scholarship
Mory Fode Traore was selected for the Senior Atlanta Area College ROTC Scholarship and will receive $1,000. Mory attends Georgia Tech and is a Senior enrolled in the Army ROTC program. Mory is studying computer engineering and has conducted research with the Department of Defense in the cyber spectrum collaborative research environment. After graduation, Mory plans on serving as a Commissioned Cyber Operations Officer in the Army Reserves.
