The Washington DC Post of SAME is made up of a community of 7,000 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.
Scholarship Details
- Up to 12 scholarships awarded annually
- Four awards of $1,000 each and eight awards of $10,000 each available
- Scholarship recipients are matched with mentors in their field of study
- Awards support students in architecture, engineering, and environmental science disciplines
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited college or university
- Eligible students include those with current status as freshmen through juniors and anticipated status as sophomores through seniors
- Must be pursuing a professional degree in architecture, engineering, or related environmental sciences
- Must be of good character and demonstrate academic achievement
Application Process
- Complete the online SAME Washington DC Post scholarship application form
- Attach an endorsement letter from an academic advisor, administrator, or school counselor verifying enrollment
- Include a passport-style headshot photo (.jpg format)
- Prepare and upload a 2–3 page narrative (.pdf format) addressing the following topics in order:
- Academic performance and professional goals
- Connections with the Washington DC Post and regional community involvement
- Financial need and other sources of financial assistance
- Extracurricular activities and participation in SAME student chapters
- Previous military service (if applicable)
- Personal statement describing why you should be considered for the award
- Additional comments to assist the selection committee
- Submit the completed application by the spring deadline for consideration
- Recipients are announced in September and paired with professional mentors for the year
The SAME Washington DC Post’s Scholarships Committee solicits applications and selects individuals from the pool of candidates to receive awards. Nominations are sought in the spring and awarded in September every year to qualified college students studying engineering, architecture, or environmental science.
