DC Post Scholarship Program

2027 STEM Higher-Education Scholarship Application Process

Online Application

SAME is a professional society, one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. It maintains high standards of professionalism, fosters exchange of ideas, and encourages teamwork between military and civilian engineers, architects, and related design professionals. This union of military and civilian design professionals has increased the design potential of the United States and helps the Nation “stay ready.” As its Charter acclaims, the Society is “Dedicated to the National Defense.”

About the SAME Washington DC Post

The SAME Washington DC Post is made up of a community of 7,000, including approximately 1,200 individual members and over 200 sustaining corporate members. The Post supports professional development through educational grants and other means, including scholarships, annually to architectural and engineering college students, with an emphasis on those active in the Washington DC Post or an affiliated Student Chapter.

Application Window

Applications open Thursday, Oct. 1 and are due by midnight on Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

DC Post Scholarship Awards

The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment. Awards will be provided to qualified applicants valued between $1,000 and $10,000 per recipient. Decisions relating to awards are by the Post only and are final. Financial awards are remitted directly to student accounts on or before August 1, 2027.

Mentoring

Scholarship recipients are connected with a mentor in the field of their choice. Mentors provide guidance on resume reviews, industry trends, college course guidance, and more. This is also an opportunity to connect with other SAME Post members and learn more about the organization.

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A US citizen of good character.
  • A full-time student at an accredited college or university pursuing a built environment professional degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related environmental building science, graduating after Feb. 1, 2027; or
  • A graduating high school senior with proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university for the 2026/2027 academic year, with anticipated focus on pursuing a built environment professional degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related environmental building science; or
  • A registered student at an ACCSC, COE, or ABHES accredited trade school pursuing a certificate of completion in building construction, engineering, construction management, or related field.
  • Undergraduate students must sign up for a free SAME Student Membership assigned to the SAME DC Post. Graduate students and trade school applicants who do not meet the criteria for a free SAME membership are encouraged to opt for a paid SAME DC Post membership; this is not mandatory and will not affect eligibility for consideration. All applicants who meet eligibility for a free student membership must be SAME DC Post members at the time of application.

Application Instructions

Complete the online form with the following details and attachments:

  1. Attach an endorsement letter from an academic advisor or administrator. The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment.
  2. Attach a passport-type headshot photo (.jpg).
  3. Attach a 2-3 page narrative (.pdf) addressing the following topics in the order listed:
    • Academic performance and accomplishments
    • Nature of associations with the Washington DC Post and the Washington DC regional community
    • Financial need (ability to pay for college; other financial assistance to be received)
    • Extracurricular activities, including participation in SAME Student Chapter or activities
    • Summary of previous military service (not required for award consideration)
    • Anticipated post-graduation professional goals
    • Statement of why the applicant should be considered for the award, or anything else that supports the understanding of the applicant’s “good character”

Narratives should be typewritten, one paragraph per topic, about 2-3 pages total.

Scholarship Application, Endorsement Letter, and qualification documents will be available on Oct. 1, 2026.

Scholarship Chair
Brian Bowser, AIA, LEED AP

Donate to the SAME DC Post STEM Scholarship Program

🎓 Investing in the next generation of A/E/C leaders starts here.

Donate to the SAME DC Post STEM Scholarship Fund donation campaign this year through May of 2027. Last year, the Post awarded more than $75,000 in scholarships and tuition benefits, helping students pursue degrees in architecture, engineering, construction, and other STEM fields, and also attend the SAME Engineering & Construction high-school camps.

This year’s program goes even further with a new mentoring component, pairing scholarship recipients with professionals in their chosen field for guidance on resumes, industry trends, and coursework.

Giving is simple. Donate any amount, one time or on a recurring monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis:

Donate today

You’ll receive a tax receipt for making a donation and you have the option of sharing your name or firm name as a supporter on the campaign page!

Every dollar helps a future engineer, architect, or builder get closer to the career they’re working toward. Be part of it. Support our future leaders in STEM!

Would you like to volunteer as a mentor?

Contact Brian Bowser, STEM Scholarship Chair – brian.bowser@aecom.com

If you are interested in becoming a SAME DC Post Sponsor, please contact us at
sponsorship@samedc.org.

We accept all major credit cards and ACH (digital check) payments for scholarship donations, including Apply Pay and Google Pay via mobile app.

SAME DC is a 501(c)(3) charitable, tax-exempt organizations. The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for the SAME DC Post is: 52-1095482.