SAME DC Post - 2025 Scholarship Application

2025 Scholarship Program

Application Form

Completed forms are
due no later than
March 31, 2025
Extended Deadline:
Friday, April 18, 2025 (midnight ET)

Contact: Brian Bowser, brian.bowser@aecom.com
Online Application

SAME is a professional society, one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. It maintains high standards of professionalism, fosters exchange of ideas, and encourages team-work between military and civilian engineers, architects, and related design professionals. This union of military and civilian design professionals has increased the design potential of the United States and helps our Nation "stay ready." As its Charter acclaims, The Society is "Dedicated to the National Defense."

ABOUT THE SAME WASHINGTON DC POST
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.

DC POST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Financial awards are remitted director to student accounts at their academic institution on or about July 1. Up to 4 awards of $1,000 each and 8 of $10,000 each will be granted in 2025. Decisions related to Award are by the Post only and are final.

MENTORING
As a part of this year's scholarship program, the SAME DC Post will connect scholarship recipients with a mentor in the field of their choice. Our mentors can provide valuable guidance on resume reviews, industry trends, college course guidance, and so much more. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other SAME Post members and learn more about our great organization.

Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- A U.S. Citizen,
- A SAME Member of the DC Post or Virtual Post if attending school more than 50 miles from the DC Metro area,
- A full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university, with current/future undergraduate status (freshman, through junior) and anticipated undergraduate status (sophomore throught senior), graduate student enrolled to graduate in at least 2 semesters from time of award.
- Pursuing a built environment professional degree in engineering, architecture, or certain related environmental sciences, and
- of good character.
→ Download the 2025 Scholarship Criteria
Please note that the deadline to apply has been extended to
Friday, April 18, 2025 (midnight ET).
Application Instructions

Complete the online form application details and attachments:

1. Attach Endorsement Letter from academic advisor or administrator,

The applicant's school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment.
→ Download the 2025 Endorsement Letter for Signature

2. Attach a passport type "headshot" photo (.jpg), and

3. Attach a 2-3 page narrative (.pdf) addressing the following topics in the order listed:
- Academic Performance and Academic/Professional Goals
- Nature of Associations with the Washington DC Post and the Washington DC Regional Community
- Financial Need (Ability to pay for college; orther financial assitance to be received)
- Extracurricular Activities including Participation in SAME Student Chapter or Activities
- Summary of Previous Military Service, if any
  Statement of why applicant should be considered for award
- Other comments to assist selection process
Narratives should be typewritten, one paragraph per topic, about 2-3 pages total. Please take the time to be brief!

1. Applicant Information

Please complete the following form. All items marked with a * are required.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address*
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College or University Name*
College or University Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
College or University Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Degree Program*
example: BS, Engineering
Student ID Number*
Expected Graduation Date*
example: May 2025
Current GPA*
example: 3.5/4.0
U.S. Citizen*

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SAME Membership

All applicants must be SAME members prior to submitting their application. With your membership, join the SAME Washington DC Post or the Student Virtual Post if you are attending school more than 50 miles from the DC Metro Area. Student Membership is free. More information and application for student membership is here: https://www.same.org/membership-communities/join/student-membership/
SAME Membership Information*

Post Name (ie. DC Post, Student Virtual Post)Membership Number

Attachments

Please submit the required attachments for your application.
2. Attach Academic Advisor Endorsement Letter*

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3. Attach Headshot Image*

.jpg, .jpeg, or .png
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4. Attach Narrative Addressing Each Topic (max 2-3 pages)*

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Finalize the Application

Please review your application and when complete sign and submit.
I certify, if awarded, I will use the money received under this grant only for expenses related to my college education. All information contained in this application is true, to the best of my knowledge.
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2025 Scholarship Program

Online Application

Application Instructions

1. Applicant Information

Attachments

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