The Minnesota Section of the Society of Women Engineers is pleased to announce our
Section and Corporate Partner Scholarships for Fall Semester 2012
We are offering eleven tuition-based scholarships
for women students in engineering and computer science
at schools in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
A link to the application form for all scholarships offered through our SWE-MN program is listed below. Instructions are included on the last page of the application; please follow them carefully. Application for any of the ten scholarships in our program is made on this single application form.
This year, we are encouraging electronic submission of application materials. Electronically submitted applications must be sent by midnight on March 15, 2012; mailed applications must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2012.
All applications for these scholarships are judged by a committee of Minnesota SWE professionals who represent different fields of engineering. Applicants are judged on the basis of their potential to succeed in an engineering career; their communication skills; their involvement in extracurricular or community activities and leadership skills shown in those activities; their demonstrated work experience and success; and their academic success. A copy of the judging criteria is attached. Recipients will be notified by May 1, with the scholarship monies issued for Fall Semester 2012.
Please share these scholarship opportunities with all women students in engineering and computer science.
Section and Corporate Partner Scholarships for Fall Semester 2012
THANK YOU to our corporate partners who have made these scholarships possible!
Banner Engineering Scholarship
- One $2,000 scholarship for a student of mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Banner Engineering is a global leader in process and industrial automation, supplying the broadest line of industry-leading photo eyes, sensors, vision sensors, wireless sensors, machine safety, e-stop devices, vision lighting, indicator lights, and solutions in the nation. See www.baneng.com for more information.
Colder Products Scholarship
- One $1,000 scholarship for a student of mechanical engineering.
- Colder Products Company is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for life sciences, industrial and chemical handling markets. Colder connection technologies allow flexible tubing to be quickly and safely connected and disconnected, reducing spills and increasing safety. See www.colder.com for more information.
GE Women’s Network Engineering Scholarship
- Two $1,500 for students of chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering.
- The GE Women’s Network supports the professional development of women working at GE by sharing the wisdom of successful women role models: www.ge.com/company/culture/people/womensnetwork.html GE works on things that matter: the best people and technologies taking on the toughest challenges, to find solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance.
LORAM Scholarship
- One $1,000 scholarship for a student of mechanical engineering.
- LORAM is one of the leading suppliers of track maintenance machinery and services in North America and the global market. They deliver advanced equipment, innovative solutions, and unrivaled customer service to maintain and improve railway infrastructure. See www.loram.com for more information.
Medtronic SWEnet Scholarship
- Three $1,000 scholarships for students of biomedical, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering.
- SWEnet is a professional network of Society of Women Engineers members who work at Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, working to change the face of chronic disease. These dedicated women have donated their time and talents to create this scholarship opportunity. For further information on Medtronic, see www.medtronic.com
MTS Systems Corporation Scholarship
- One $1500 scholarship for a student of mechanical or software engineering.
- MTS Systems Corporation is the world's leading supplier of mechanical testing and simulation equipment. For more information, visit www.mts.com.
St. Jude Medical Scholarship
- One $1,000 scholarship for a student of biomedical engineering.
- St. Jude Medical develops medical technology and services that focus on putting more control into the hands of those who treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide. The company is dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine by reducing risk wherever possible and contributing to successful outcomes for every patient. See www.sjm.com for more information.
The Minnesota Section Scholarship
- One $1,500 scholarship for a full time women student enter her junior or senior year of an accredited engineering or computer science program at schools in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- This scholarship is funded by an endowment of the Minnesota Section of SWE.
SWE MN Scholarship Form
Sample Scholarship Evaluation Form
If you have further questions about SWE or our scholarship program, please contact us.
Naomi Brill Holly Kimball
SWE-MN Scholarship Chair SWE-MN Scholarship Chair
scholarships@swe-mn.org scholarships@swe-mn.org
Naomi.brill@swe.org Holly.a.kimball@medtronic.com
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