"High-technology companies across the nation, like Northrop Grumman, continue to face 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."
Two $8,000 scholarships in several locations including:
California (Woodland Hills) - Antelope, Cornejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley or Ventura County.
*Divided into $2,000 increments over four years; Ongoing eligibility requirements apply.
How to Apply:
- Review the initial application requirements for the program to make sure you qualify.
- Make sure you work with your school counselor when preparing this application.
- Complete the online application at: http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Community/Pages/engineeringscholars.aspx
-Mail the following documents Scholarship Management Services - (mailing address available on the website.)
1. Current, complete official transcript of grades and the completed Academic Record Form (provided in the online application)
2. Three letters of recommendation: One from a principal or head of math or science department or a teacher, employer, or community leader.
-Withing 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?
Application Deadline: February 4, 2017
Initial Application Requirements:
- Must be a U.S citizen
- Must be a resident in California (Woodland Hills) -Antelope, Cornejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley or Ventura County.
- Must be a graduating senior of a public or accredited private high school in sponsoring location
- Must plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program
- Must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 (initial application only)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (un-weighted) grades 9-12 (initial application only).
For more information please visit the Engineering Scholars website:
