General Information
In 2003, the Frank H. Dotterweich College of
Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville was awarded a grant by
the National Science Foundation. This grant provides several
scholarships in amounts up to $3000 per academic year for students who
meet the federal guidelines for financial need. These scholarships
will be awarded in the Spring 2005 semester. They are renewable for up
to 2 years provided that the recipients meet the minimum requirement
for renewal (outlined below). Since this grant is based on need, the
amount awarded each academic year may change as students needs may
change. The student will be notified of any changes through future
renewal award letters.
Eligibility
1. Students must be a new incoming freshman or a
new transfer student in the Spring 2005;
2. Student must be U.S. citizens, refugee aliens, or permanent
resident aliens at the time of application;
3. Have financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the
Department of Education; and
4. Be enrolled full-time in one of the following engineering
disciplines: Civil, Chemical, Computer Science, Electrical or
Mechanical (PPEN students are not eligible to apply).
PLEASE NOTE: For students in the Joint Articulation Agreement program,
your first long semester in which you are enrolled as a full-time
student exclusively at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (main campus)
shall be considered as your official transfer semester.
Final Criteria for Selection
In the event that there is a tie, the final
selection of awards will be based on the following factors:
For New Incoming Freshmen:
SAT/ACT (a weight factor of 40%)
High School Rank (a weight factor of 40%)
High School G.P.A. (a weight factor of 20%)
For Transfer Students:
Overall G.P.A. (a weight factor of 40%)
Math/Science/Eng course work/G.P.A. (a weight factor of 40%)
1 (one) Statement of Reference (a weight factor of 20%)
Renewal Criteria (for all students)
In order to renew the scholarship each academic
year, all students must
maintain at least an overall g.p.a. of 2.75 or better,
remain as a designated engineering major,
successfully complete 12 semester credit hours each academic year,
and
remain eligible for financial aid.
Additional Requirements (if selected)
1) Students will be required to attend all
scheduled meetings
2) Students must meet with their assigned mentors at least 2 times per
month, and
3) Student must attend tutoring (provided by the grant) if suggested
by mentor
Return all applications & required documents to:
Sheryl Custer
Assistant to the Dean & Scholarship Coordinator
Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
700 University Blvd., MSC-188
Kingsville, TX 78363
361-593-2799 (phone)
361-593-2106 (fax)
s-custer@tamuk.edu
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