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The American Council of
Engineering Companies (ACEC) of
Michigan is the voice of Michigan’s
engineering industry. Council
members – numbering nearly
100 rms representing more than
5,000 employees throughout
Michigan – are engaged in a wide
range of engineering works that
propel the state’s economy, and
enhance and safeguard Michigan’s
quality of life. ACEC member rms
employ engineers, architects, land
surveyors, scientists, and other
specialists, responsible for millions
of dollars of private and public works
annually. Member rms range in size
from a single registered professional
engineer to corporations employing
thousands of professionals. The
Council’s mission is to contribute to
America’s prosperity and welfare by
advancing the business interests of
member rms.
To qualify for consideration for
an Education Grant, an applicant
must be a full or part-time student
(sophomore, junior, senior or
graduate student status) pursuing
an engineering or surveying degree
and enrolled in an ABET accredited
engineering or surveying program.
Amounts received as scholarships
by an individual who is a candidate
for a degree are excluded from
taxable income if the Grant is used
for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and
equipment required for courses.
Education Grant
Selection Criteria
The applicant, in the past 24
months, must have worked for a
consulting engineering, surveying,
or architectural/engineering rm.
Applicants are eligible to win an
Education Grant twice.
If you have any questions, please call
the ACEC/Michigan oce at
517-332-2066.
Criteria used in selecting grant
recipients are:
• GPA
• School & work references
• Work experience
• Extra-curricular &
community activities
• Quality of written essay
ACEC of Michigan awards
approximately $12,000 annually
SCHOLARSHIP ENTRY DEADLINE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017
Please send your application to:
ACEC of Michigan
Attn. Kathy Smith
215 N. Walnut St.
Lansing, MI 48933
Or you may submit your
application electronically by
sending it to:
ksmith@acecmi.org
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General Information
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Name
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Home Address
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City State Zip
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Phone E-Mail
Personal Information
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Age Citizenship Place of Birth
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Parent or Guardian
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Parent/Guardian Address
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City State Zip
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Parent/Guardian Phone
Education Background
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High School Location
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Date of High School Graduation
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Previous College/University Location
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Dates Attended Degree(s) Awarded
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Education Background (continued)
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Current College/University
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Location Degree Expected (Major/Minor)
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Expected Graduation Date
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Overall GPA Department GPA
Consulting Engineering Work Experience
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Employer Supervisor
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Location Dates
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Type of Business Year in School
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Duties Include
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Other Work Experience
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Employer Supervisor
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Location Dates
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Type of Business Year in School
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Duties Include
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Status (Fall 2016) Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Grad.
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Other Work Experience
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Employer Supervisor
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Location Dates
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Type of Business Year in School
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Duties Include
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Student Activities
Please provide a detailed list of participation in student organizations, athletic activities,
committees, etc. in the space provided below (use additional sheets if necessary).
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Community Activities
Please provide a detailed list of participation in community activities in the space provided
below (use additional sheets if necessary).
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References
A minimum of two reference letters must accompany each scholarship application.
One reference should be a faculty member and the other should be a supervisor at the
consulting engineering rm where you work(ed). Additional references will be accepted.
Each reference letter should be on ocial
letterhead and must contain:
Applicant’s Name
Company, College, University, etc.
Department
Reference’s Address
Reference’s Phone
Original Signature of Reference
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper, write a short essay (approximately 500 words) on the
following topic:
Describe how consulting engineers make their community a better place to live both
technically and socially.
Your interest, understanding and commitment to the business and management of the
profession are important and should be reected in the essay.
Permission to Release Information
By signing this application, I authorize ACEC of Michigan to release any and all information
on this form to any ACEC of Michigan member rm.
Applicant’s Signature __________________________________________________________
Date_____/_____/__________
Please complete application checklist before submittal:
Completed Ocial Application Form Essay
University Reference Letter Ocial Transcript
Company Reference Letter Signed Release
Additional Reference Letter(s)
Optional
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Each reference letter should be mailed to:
ACEC of Michigan
Attn. Kathy Smith
215 N. Walnut St.
Lansing, MI 48933-1155
Or the letter may be emailed by the
reference to: ksmith@acecmi.org
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