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Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Education Program offers $1,000 Scholarship

The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex Aerospace Education Program (AEP) is proud to offer a scholarship to a student who wishes to pursue an Aerospace Engineering degree from a West Virginia higher education institution. The AEP, which is supported by NASA, has the main goal of providing aerospace education outreach activities for the State of WV. More specifically, the purpose is to introduce the aerospace industry to West Virginia students, to show them career choices they may not have considered and to make them aware that many of these careers are available right here in West Virginia. By offering this scholarship the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex will be one step closer to fulfilling the ultimate goal of producing a robust workforce to not only support but to expand the WV aerospace industry sector as well.

Amount: $1000

Applicant Qualifications:

• Must be a graduating high school senior who intends on enrolling in an aerospace engineering program or a current college student enrolled in an aerospace engineering program.
• Must attend a WV college/university
• Must be a resident of WV
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Application Requirements

• Complete the Application Form
• Submit two evaluation forms, one of which must be completed by a recent teacher. The evaluation forms should be submitted in a separate envelope with the recommender’s signature written across the seal of the envelope.
• Attach a typed résumé. Note: Résumé should be in a professional format as if applying for a job. • Attach a letter of intent that describes your career interests and why you should receive this award. Letters should be no longer than one page double-spaced. Be sure to include any experiences you have had or influences on your decision.
• Submit an official transcript.

If you would like more information regarding this opportunity please feel free to contact us at aeroeducation@maacinc.com or 304.842.9415Deadline:

Postmarked by March 7, 2008 Please mail all required materials to: Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex - Aerospace Engineering Scholarship - PO Box 490 Bridgeport, WV 26330

APPLICATION WILL BE POSTED ASAP-IF YOU HAVE ANY QESTIONS REGARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE CONTACT THE MAAC AT 304-842-9415Document: AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP

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