
Scholarship Application
The Lance A. Wyndon Engineering Foundation is pleased to provide financial support through a one-time scholarship to a deserving students majoring in engineering, in honor of their academic achievements and contributions to both their school and community. The scholarship funds granted this year signify the beginning of what we anticipate will evolve into a distinguished recognition for students worthy of this accolade.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions carefully before completing this application. Provide answers to all requests for information. Do not leave any request space blank. If the field does not apply to you, please indicate by filling the space with “NA.” Failure to complete instructions could result in an unfavorable rating.
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I. Eligibility
This scholarship award is open to deserving students that:
1. Perusing education in engineering or computer science.
2. Possesses a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
3. Demonstrates strong leadership skills
4. Has compiled a record of Community Service and Volunteer Activities
5. Graduated from high school.
6. Enrolling in a four-year undergraduate program, for the upcoming fall semester
II. Official Transcript
Please provide an official transcript from your high school counselor or principal. Make sure it indicates the most current GPA and class ranking. Your high school counselor or principal must certify documentation in the appropriate space.
III. Current Resume
Please provide a resume of your previous jobs, school experience, community involvement, etc.
IV. Biography
Please provide a 100-word (max) biography about yourself that includes your high school, GPA,
extracurricular activities, high school accomplishments, community service, college(s) you plan to attend, major and why you picked this major.
V. Recommendation Form
Please provide two (2) recommendations. Give the attached recommendation forms to one Teacher and one Faculty Member (i.e. Counselor, Principal, etc.). Family members are ineligible.
VI. Essay Topic:
Please prepare a concise, well-written essay (not over 500 words double-spaced) addressing the following topic:
Note: This should be one essay. It should be creative in point of view, style and writing technique. Essays will also be judged on grammatical structure, content, and substance.
VII. Deadline
Incomplete application packets will NOT be reviewed and will therefore eliminate you from the selection process.
VIII. Scholarship Recipients
Applicants selected to receive this scholarship will be notified no later than January 10, 2025. Each recipient is expected to attend five (5) seminars that are given by influential leaders throughout the greater Houston area. Missing seminars without prior communication with the Scholarship Chairman could result in forfeiting of any scholarship awards.
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APPLY NOW
https://form.jotform.com/Allenturnerjr/LAWEF-scholarship-application-form
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APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
Please take your time and complete all forms necessary. This checklist is to help students and parents organize the forms needed to apply to the Lance A. Wyndon Engineering Foundation Scholarship. Please submit completed forms below.
Check off the following forms when completed.
1. _____ (2) Copies of application. (Be sure it is complete and signed, second can be photo copied)
2. _____ (1) Official Transcript
3. _____ Current Resume’
4. _____ (1) Essay. (300 words maximum, double spaced, 12-point font, Time New Roman)
5. _____ (2) Recommendation Forms (Counselor, Teacher, or Community Member, etc.)
6.______ (1) 2x2 Photo (be sure applicant is alone in photo and wearing shirt and tie)
7.______ (2) Copies of your biography, your favorite quote, and it’s author.
(100 words maximum, double spaced, 12-point font, Time New Roman)