Chesapeake Post Scholarships

Chesapeake Post Scholarships

Deadline: 4 PM EST March 31, 2026 for Post Scholarship Applications

The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Chesapeake Post is offering scholarships to assist college students who are pursuing careers in STEM fields: engineering, architecture, mathematics, technology, computer, or related science (chemistry, biology, physics) degree programs. (Health sciences are not included.) Awards are made on an annual basis and can range from $500 to $1000 per recipient. Students enrolling full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in college for academic year 2026-2027 can apply.

Former/current scholarship recipients must reapply; however, an essay is NOT required.

An essay is required for all new applicants or prior applicants who have never received an award.

Students who are receiving a full-tuition scholarship (e.g., Science Mathematics and Research for Transformation, US Service Academies) are NOT eligible for a Chesapeake Post scholarship; however, we encourage your continued participation for the mentorship and networking provided by the post.

Process

Interested students must submit a completed application no later than Monday 4:00 PM EST, March 31, 2026.

Scholarship Selection Criteria

• Applicant must be enrolled or accepted for full time enrollment at the time of award in an undergraduate STEM program as defined above at an accredited 2 or 4-year College or University and be a permanent resident and attended a high school in Harford or Cecil County, MD.
• Applicant must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen (as defined by the US Dept. of Education)
• Applicant must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale (High School), 2.85 (College). A high school transcript for incoming freshmen or college transcript for existing college students must be submitted along with the application (excludes current semester in high school or college). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Essays must be written using double spacing, 12-point Arial font, and not exceed 1,000 words in length. Choose one of the following essay topics (based on your current student status):
  • Why are you pursuing a STEM degree and what you plan to contribute to the STEM field? (High School & College Students)
  • SAME provides networking, monthly professional presentations, and conducts fundraising activities: How would you recommend SAME help you with achieving your professional goals? (High School & College students)
  • Discuss involvement with internships at Aberdeen Proving Ground, STEM competitions, GEMS programs, etc. (High School seniors only)
  • What have you done in your last year of college to influence your STEM career? (College students only)
• Conditions of award: Recipients selected for a scholarship agree to be a SAME member for one year (free membership).
• The completed package should include (as one document (PDF) Do not send multiple attachments. They will get lost!!):

Selection Process

Applicants will be notified in the early June timeframe if they are an award recipient. Preference will be given to those applicants who: are already SAME members, have attended a SAME meeting or event during the past year, have participated in an engineering or science activity (i.e., robotics competition), or have participated in an internship at APG or other engineering or science related facility. Past scholarship recipients re-applying for a 2025-26 scholarship must have an active SAME membership.