Electronics Foundation Member Scholarship

 

Purpose

The purpose of the Electronics Foundation Student Member Scholarship is to identify and encourage talented and focused Electronics Foundation Student Members to pursue careers in the electronics industry. Each applicant needs to showcase the contributions to the industry and why they should be a worthy recipient of this scholarship. This scholarship has been designed not only to reduce the financial burden, but also to encourage students to enhance their knowledge and skills of real-word industry-related experiences.  

 

Value:  $1,000 Scholarship

The Electronics Foundation aims to provide at least 50 $1,000 scholarships to Electronics Foundation Student Members at 50 different student chapters. All scholarship awards will be paid directly to the recipients. 

 

Eligibility 

In order to apply for an Electronics Foundation Student Scholarship, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

• Be an Electronics Foundation student member
• Enrolled as a student (undergraduate or post-graduate) at a recognized academic institution
• Pursuing a qualification relating to the electronics manufacturing industry such as, but not limited to, engineering, computers, electronics, and industrial technology
• Completed two or more online educational modules available to members only
• Attended two or more events such as webinars, chapter events, trade shows, chapter meetings, etc.
• Funds must be used for educational purposes
• Proof of enrollment as a student will be required to receive the scholarship money
• Applicants may apply only once per year
• Submissions should be in English

Electronics Foundation scholarships and awards are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin or sexual orientation. Electronics Foundation will not award scholarships to applicants who are not qualified and reserves the right not to award a scholarship in a given year. 

 

Selection Criteria 

1. Demonstrated or expressed interest in electronics research and/or electronics manufacturing education
2. Student essay  
3. Letters of recommendation (two requested)
4. Academic standing
5. Involvement in Electronics Foundation activities and student chapter participation
6. Any additional information that would motivate application

 

Application Requirements 

To be considered for the IPC Student Member Scholarship Award, applicants must complete an online application by September 28th. The application must include:

1. An online completed application form (only completed application forms will be considered)
2. Two online educational course certificates 
3. One letter of recommendation which can be from a teacher or school official at the college level (or high school if an incoming first year), professional, manager, etc.
4. An official or electronic college transcript for the last two years including GPA
5. A personal statement stating the applicant's qualifications and educational and career goals
6. Resume
7. Upload any pictures, videos or completed projects that showcase your interest in the industry or contributions to the industry

All seven of the above items must be submitted before the application will be considered.

 

Submission of Application Form 

1. The Application Process is all online. 

Follow these easy steps:

1. To access you must log in to your Electronics Foundation Student Membership Account
2. Click Student Links > Membership Resources > Member Scholarship to access the scholarship application.
3. Open that form and fill it out completely electronically

Note that you’ll have to create a username and password to access the application site. Therefore, you’ll be able to log back in and continue with the application at any time.

 

Submission of Letters of Recommendation 

Letters of recommendation will be generated within the online platform. Applicants will be able to send an email to their references requesting a letter of recommendation. The reference will receive an email with a link that will allow them to submit the letter of recommendation electronically. The applicant will be notified once the reference completes the letter of recommendation. Each applicant needs two letters of recommendation to be considered. Please note – No reference from fellow classmate or a student chapter officer.

Questions about the application process may be directed to charlenegunter@electronics.org.

 

Additional Information about the Award

The award is subject to change at the discretion of the Electronics Foundation. Possible reasons for changing the award amount would be an increase in scholarship fund endowment, increasing college tuition costs, and the scholarship review committee's decision to increase the number and the amount of awards.