A scholarship program for
high school seniors interested in pursuing engineering
careers
Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program
This scholarship program
helps high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in an approved
engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program and who live in
communities where Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems has a major presence.
High-technology companies across the nation, like Northrop Grumman, continue to
face a critical shortage of specialized engineering personnel. Through this
scholarship effort, we hope to motivate some of the brightest and best students
– with a background and interest in math and science – to consider the
engineering professions.
Northrop Grumman will award
two $10,000* scholarships to qualified high school seniors in the following
locations:
o
California
(Woodland Hills campus) – Antelope, Conejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa
Clarita Valley or Ventura County
o
California (Sunnyvale
campus) – Alameda or Santa Clara County
Directions to Apply:
· The application deadline is February 3
· Review the initial
application requirements for the program to ensure that you qualify
· We advise that you work with your school counselor
when preparing this application
· Complete the online application at http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Community/Pages/engineeringscholars.aspx
· As part of your application, you will be required to
mail the following documents to Scholarship Management Services – (mailing
address available on the website)
o
1. A current,
complete official transcript of grades and the completed Academic Record
Form (provided in the online application)
o
2. Three letters
of recommendation: One from a principal or head of math or science department
and two from a teacher, employer or community leader
o
Within the online
application, please prepare a 400-word
essay that answers the questions below:
§ 1. Why do you want to become an engineer?
§ 2. Why do you want to be a Northrop Grumman Scholar?
Initial Application Requirements
o
Must be a U.S.
citizen
o
Must be a resident
in one of the following counties or communities:
-California
(Woodland Hills campus) – Antelope, Conejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa
Clarita Valley or Ventura County
-California (Sunnyvale Campus) –
Alameda or Santa Clara County
o
Must be a graduating
senior of a public or accredited private high school in sponsoring location
o
Must plan to
attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in approved
engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program
o
Must have a
minimum composite SAT score of 1700 or ACT score of 27 (initial application)
o
Must have a
minimum GPA of 3.5 (un-weighted) 9-12 (initial application only)
Ongoing Eligibility Requirements:
o
Recipient must
remain in an accredited four year college or university as a full0time student
in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program
o
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA
o
Annual renewal is
contingent upon satisfactory academic performance in a full-time course study
(12 credits minimum)
o
Recipients are
required to notify Northrop Grumman of any changes in contact information or
school enrollment, and must provide a complete official transcript when requested
o
Recipients are
required to accept summer internships two out of three summers, contingent upon
job availability. If a summer internship is offered and the scholarship recipient does not accept it,
the remaining scholarship funds may be forfeited. If no internship positions
are available, recipients will not forfeit the scholarship
o
Recipients of any
Northrop Grumman scholarships are not eligible
