HENAAC Scholars Program

http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/college/henaac-scholarship-application-guidelines

The HENAAC Scholars Program addresses the immense need that the United States has to produce more domestic engineers and scientists. The goal of the program is to ensure STEM college retention with a 3.0 grade point average or higher; to guarantee college graduation with an undergraduate technical degree in four-five years; and, to contribute to Hispanic communities by producing STEM role models for future generations and securing the country's place as the finest technological leader in the world.

The HENAAC Scholars Program awarded its first scholarship in 2000. The first scholarships were sponsored by the Ford Motor Company and presented at the HENAAC 2001 Conference.

In its twelve year history, the HENAAC Scholars Program has shown tremendous growth and has distributed over $2,000,000 in educational grants to over 830 outstanding and deserving recipients.

The HENAAC Scholars Program offers three types of scholarships: Corporate/Government Sponsored Scholarships, Special Recognition Scholarships, and In Memoriam and Personal Tribute Scholarships. Click Here for information on these scholarship.

Basic Scholarship Requirements:

• Applicants must demonstrate leadership through academic achievements and campus/community activities
• Applicants must be Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related majors
• Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the preceding fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.
• Applicants must be of Hispanic origin and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community

Each Scholarship Recipient Will Receive:

• A scholarship ranging in amounts from $500 to $10,000
• Listing and photo in the HENAAC Conference issue of TECHNiCA Magazine
• Press release on the Great Minds in STEM website
• Transportation support to the HENAAC Conference. Recipients MUST attend the upcoming HENAAC Conference to receive the scholarship. Scholarships will be presented at the conference alongside the sponsor. The 2014 HENAAC Conference will be held in New Orleans, from October 2-4, 2014.

Online Application Must Include:

• Application
• A 700-word essay based on a predetermined topic
• Current resume
• One peer letter of recommendation from a friend, classmate, lab partner, roommate, teammate, or fellow member of a campus or community organization
• One faculty letter of recommendation from a faculty, teacher, mentor, advisor, counselor, principal, dean, or MEP Director
• Official transcript with the seal of your college or high school
• Self-photo (used for publication purposes only)

Application Submission Process:

• Complete the online HENAAC Scholarship Application Form and upload your essay, resume, letters of recommendation, official transcript(s) and photo.
• Documents must be uploaded by 11:59 PM PST on April 30. Paper copies will no longer be accepted.
• An email will be automatically sent verifying receipt of your application. If you do not receive an automatic confirmation, please contact our office.

Selection Process:

• An email will be sent in June informing you that your application is complete/incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be processed. ApplicantsWILL NOT have the opportunity to submit materials that are missing.
• Students selected as scholarship recipients will be notified, by email, in August.
• Students not selected as scholarship recipients will be notified, by regular mail, in September.
• Please do not call the office during the review period from May 1 – September 30 to check on the status of your application. All applicants will be notified in June on the status of the application.

Contact

For additional information regarding the HENAAC Scholars Program, please contact 
Dr. Gary Cruz at gcruz@greatmindsinstem.org