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The Department of Architectural Engineering is pleased to announce the AE Scholarship Program for 2013/2014.

Scholarship Applications (linked below) are due by Feb. 15, 2013 to Nancy Smith in 104 Engr. Unit A.2013/2014 Scholarship Application Form (PDF form) 2013/2014 Scholarship Application Form (MS Word form)

Scholarships are available for all students currently in all AE options and some areas of special study. Most of the scholarships are weighted towards 3rd and 4th year students.

Our scholarships winners are announced at an award ceremony to be held on April 26, 2013 at the Nittany Lion Inn. All awards are deposited directly to the student's tuition accounts for the following fall 2013 and spring 2014 semesters.Please direct any questions to Professor Kevin Parfitt or Nancy Smith.

Financial Aid Scholarships

1. You must also fill out a form at the University Financial Aid Office to be eligible for any College or AE scholarships that have a financial aid requirement. Application form is available at 314 Shields Building or on the federal government web site at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

2. Check with University Student Aid for deadlines on this particular form. Requirements for receiving scholarships varies, but include factors such as academic performance, financial need, residence requirements, leadership, honors and activities. Note, not all scholarships are need based. Several are performance and experience based.

Scholarship Amounts

• The amount of the scholarship award varies from about $500 to full tuition. Some of the scholarships available to 4th year students may also include an offer of summer employment with the sponsoring firm. (see application)

First and Second Year Students

• First and second year AE students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships through the University Financial Aid Office as there are several general scholarships available on the University and College level that are not processed through the AE Department Committee.

EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The following scholarships require a special application or procedure.

  • Pohlen Memorial Scholarship - 4th year only. Requires student nomination. Special announcements will be made in class. This is being coordinated by the PAE, the Architectural Engineering Honor Society.

  • Special announcements will be made early in the Spring semester for several scholarships that includes acceptance of the summer internship/job if offered as a part of the scholarship

• Winners are expected to attend the AE Senior Awards Banquet on April 26, 2013 to meet the scholarship sponsor where appropriate. Notification to attend will be given 1 to 2 weeks prior to the banquet date.

• The AE Scholarship committee reserves the right to hold interviews for specific scholarships as appropriate.

Below is a list of scholarships awarded in the previous year in the Architectural Engineering Department.

• AE Scholarships Awarded for 2012-2013