The AVS New Mexico Chapter Announces the 2008
WILLIAM M. OLSON / WARREN E. TAYLOR
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS

 

The New Mexico Chapter of the AVS Science and Technology Society seeks applicants for the William M. Olson / Warren E. Taylor Scholarships. These scholarships are available for students entering their first year of college in Fall 2008, with an intention to major in the physical sciences or engineering.

 
AMOUNT: $2500 for one academic year at the college of your choice.
WHO MAY APPLY: Any student who is graduating or is expecting to graduate from a high school in 2008 in the New Mexico Chapter area (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, and the portion of Texas in the mountain time zone).
REQUIREMENTS: The student must have completed (upon graduation) one additional science course beyond that required for graduation, and be planning to major in a physical science or engineering field in college.
APPLICATION:

To apply, students must submit an application form (photocopies are acceptable, or visit our website at http://www-chne.unm.edu/avs/avsinformation.htm) together with:

1. An official copy of grades received and SAT and/or ACT scores (scores included on transcripts are acceptable).
2. Letters of endorsement from two high school teachers, including one from a science teacher.
3. A statement (one page) describing the immediate goals of the applicant in college, as well as his/her long range goals.
4. (Optional) A statement describing special circumstances. Scholarships are awarded based on performance and achievement, however if the applicant feels there are special circumstances of which the selection committee should be aware, a separate statement may be included.
DEADLINE: Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15th, 2008 for full consideration (Overnight delivery is not necessary).
WINNERS: Winners will be contacted in early May. Prior to receiving the scholarship, a valid social security number must be provided, per Federal requirements. Please do not put your SSN on this application.

Application form

Send submissions and direct any questions to:
Jonathan Custer
AVS Scholarships and Awards Committee
Sandia National Laboratories
PO Box 5800, MS-0889
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0889