SAME Annual Undergraduate Scholarship - DC Chapter
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens enrolled full-time as undergraduates at an accredited college or university may apply if they are freshmen through juniors (or rising sophomores through seniors) pursuing a professional degree in architecture, engineering, or related environmental sciences.
Multiple awards are available annually from a shared pool, with individual scholarships ranging up to $10,000. Recipients are matched with mentors in their field.
Complete the online SAME Washington DC Post application with an advisor endorsement letter, passport-style headshot, and a two- to three-page narrative covering academic performance, professional goals, community involvement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and a personal statement. SAME Student Membership (free) is required.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Online application
- Advisor, school counselor, or academic administrator endorsement letter
- Passport-style headshot photo
- Two- to three-page narrative PDF
- Required: passport-type headshot photo (.jpg)
- School counselor / academic advisor / administrator endorsement to verify enrollment
- Must be a SAME member (DC Post or Student Virtual Post if attending school >50 miles from DC Metro Area); student membership is free
- Full-time undergraduate pursuing a built-environment professional degree (engineering, architecture, or certain related environmental sciences)
- Narrative is a single 2-3 page PDF document; format is one paragraph per topic, typewritten
- The narrative addresses academic performance and goals, Washington DC Post/regional community association, financial need, extracurricular activities, military service if any, and personal statement.