Gem State Post Scholarship

2024 Post Scholarship

Two (2) $3,500.00 Scholarships

REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicant must be a US Citizen.
  2. Enrolled in an engineering program, architecture program, or one of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs listed below leading to a BS degree or equivalent.
  3. AND Undergraduate class standing of sophomore, junior or first semester senior
  4. AND Attending The University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University, BYU Idaho, or Northwest Nazarene University
  5. OR A son or daughter of a SAME Gem State Post member having undergraduate class standing of sophomore, junior or first semester senior enrolled in an engineering program or one of the programs listed below leading to a BS degree or equivalent at any accredited university
  6. Applications will be submitted via email only to Timothy Wood.  A full application must include:
    • Statement of extra-curricular activities from applicant.  Include the following:
      • School Activities
      • Volunteer Activities
    • Letter of recommendation from a University Professor or Official in the STEM department where the student’s major is located
      • The letter of recommendation must be signed by the person making the recommendation.
    • Copy of an official transcript—will be required before scholarship award.  For initial application submitting an unofficial copy of the transcript is acceptable
    • Scholarship Essay – select a topic from the options below
    • Provide a permanent email address
    • Provide your student Identification Number associated with your Bursar Account

SELECTION BASED ON

  • Academic standing – GPA
  • Response to Scholarship Essay
  • Involvement in university and community programs
  • Letter of Recommendation from a University Professor or Official

AWARDS

  • Two (2) $3,500 scholarships
  • Student membership in the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
  • Military Engineering Familiarization at Mountain Home Air Force Base or Military Base adjacent to your school or home (accommodations paid for)

APPLY BY JANUARY 10, 2025 to:

Timothy Wood, PE
253-304-1750

Email: timothy.s.wood@usace.army.mil

SAME Scholarship Essay

Provide a typewritten or word processed essay on one of the topics listed below, 12-point font maximum, one-inch margin on all sides, double-spaced, 1,000 words maximum:

America’s Energy Policy

As renewable energy has become more available and greenhouse gases have been identified as the main culprit causing climate change, what should America’s energy policy be as it relates to a mixture of renewable energy, fossil fuel generation and hydroelectric?  What role does nuclear energy have?  Why have you selected this energy policy?  What should the mixture of different energy types be?  How does the cost of energy affect your view of energy policy?  What is the impact of 100% renewable energy on the electrical grid?

Engineering and STEM innovation in the US military

As the US military prepares for the next conflict, what engineering or STEM innovations can be leveraged to keep our military on the cutting edge?  What can the military do to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, or should they?  What innovative methods, such as 3D printing, can be used for expedient facilities for housing military troops or aiding in a humanitarian crisis?  What STEM areas will contribute to the next new weapon system or counter our adversaries’ weapons systems?

STEM Education

America is pushing for more students to enter STEM education.  As a student currently involved in STEM education, what do you believe America should do to get more students engaged in STEM education?  What programs do you see as viable?  If you were designing a program to encourage students to pursue STEM education, how would you do it?  What does our education system do correctly to encourage participation in STEM education?

Mitigating Climate Change in Coastal Communities

As sea levels rise, engineers will be called on to help develop strategies to mitigate the impact to coastal communities.  What strategies should be employed?  How should a government prioritize and implement these strategies?  What other impacts of these strategies should be considered, such as ecosystem impact?  Are there examples in history of adapting to a changing climate?

Note: Essays may be published in the SAME newsletter.

Eligible Majors

All Engineering Majors (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.)
Architecture
Construction Management
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Computer science
Computational science
Biochemistry
Robotics
Optics
Astrophysics
Biomechanics
Geographic information systems
Atmospheric sciences
Software engineering

Timothy S. Wood
SAME Scholarship Coordinator
Gem State Post

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