Joseph H. Tallman Scholarships in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Grant

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Joseph H. Tallman Scholarships in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Criteria
Graduate from a public high school in Carteret County with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA who is a US citizen and has resided in Carteret County full-time for at least the past 12 months, who is enrolling full-time in an accredited four-year college or university seeking a bachelor’s degree in either mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, and who demonstrates involvement in extracurricular activities and exhibits good moral character. PLEASE NOTE: Three specific letters of recommendation are required – one from a math or physics teacher, one from a teacher or school administrator, one from a non-family member in the community. The required essay should describe why you have chosen a career in engineering, what qualities you possess that would enable you to succeed in the engineering field, and how you foresee utilizing your degree to make a difference in your selected field of interest.

Eligibility

Graduate from a public high school in Carteret County with a 3.0 or higher unweighted GPA who is a US citizen and has resided in Carteret County full-time for at least the past 12 months, who is enrolling full-time in an accredited four-year college or university seeking a bachelor’s degree in either mechanical engineering or electrical engineering, and who demonstrates involvement in extracurricular activities and exhibits good moral character.Three specific letters of recommendation are required – one from a math or physics teacher, one from a teacher or school administrator, one from a non-family member in the community. The required essay should describe why you have chosen a career in engineering, what qualities you possess that would enable you to succeed in the engineering field, and how you foresee utilizing your degree to make a difference in your selected field of interest.Depending on the scholarship, it may pay for tuition, room and board, books, fees and/or other related educational expenses.If you don’t know which school you’re going to attend, you can still apply for North Carolina Community Foundation scholarships.You are encouraged to list your first choice and use that school throughout the application.If you are undecided, please be sure to address that in your essay so the reviewers are aware there may be a change.You can apply for any scholarship you are eligible for.

Ineligibility

NCCF scholarship awards are only issued to not-for-profit institutions and government entities such as public colleges or universities.