American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarships

ASEE Prism, Nov 2004

The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) sponsors a scholarship program to encourage college students to enter the field of naval engineering, The program also provides support to naval engineers seeking advanced education in the field.

The eligible programs of study are naval architecture, marine, mechanical, civil, aeronautical, ocean, electrical and electronic engineering, and the physical sciences. Naval engineering encompasses the design, construction, and repair of ships and their installed systems and equipment, as well as research, logistics support, and the management of acquisition and maintenance.

Currently, one - year scholarship awards are $2,500 for undergraduate students and $3,500 for graduate students. The award may be used for payment of tuition, fees, and expenses for students who meet the following requirements:

Application must be to support the last year of a fulltime or co-op undergraduate program or for one year of full-time graduate study leading to an engineering or physical science degree at an accredited college or university. Doctoral candidates and those already having an advanced degree are ineligible.

The candidate must be a U.S. citizen, He or she must have demonstrated or expressed a genuine interest in a career in naval engineering.

All graduate student candidates must be members of ASNE or the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

Selection criteria will be based on the candidate's academic record, work history, professional promise, and interest in naval engineering, extracurricular activities, and recommendations of college faculty, employers, and others. Financial need may also be considered.

Winners will be notified by letter in May. Applications and supporting documents must be received by Feb. 15, For more information, visit http://www.nava/engineers.org/or e-mail asnehq@ navalengineers.org.