Scholarship Recipients 

​The Richmond Minorities in Engineering Partnership (RMEP) will provide funding for several $500 scholarships and the $1000 Bert Petersen Meritorious Service Award scholarship to former RMEP participants. These awards will be granted around June of the current year. In order to be considered for the scholarship, a student must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must have participated in at least two RMEP Summer Engineering Institute.
  2. Must be enrolled or accepted to a four-year accredited college or university.
  3. Must select a major in a field of engineering or engineering technology. Consideration will also be given to students pursuing degrees in physical science (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology etc.) or mathematics.
  4. Complete and submit an application.
  5. Submit, with the application, the following:
    • One letter of reference from someone that can speak about your academic performance and potential.
    • A work history summary or resume.
    • A short (250 words or less) statement, prepared by you, on how engineering or technology will impact society in the next 25 years.
    • An official transcript from the school or university you are currently attending.
After a review of all of the submitted material, the Scholarship Committee will select several finalists and may conduct a personal interview. All scholarship applicants will be notified as to the status of their applications no later than July 1st. Current scholarship recipients must submit an application (complete Section I, III and IV) and an official college transcript to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the upcoming school year.
All material must be received at the RMEP P.O. Box by May 1st of the current year for consideration.
RMEP, Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 26248
Richmond, VA 23260

RMEP Scholarship Application

Deadline to be received: May 1st

Criteria
Must have participated in at least two Summer Engineering Institutes.

Must be enrolled or accepted to a four-year accredited college or university.

Must select a major in a field of engineering or engineering technology. Consideration will also be given to students pursuing degrees in physical science (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology etc.) or mathematics.

​Complete and submit an application with supporting documentation.
Mail Application Packet to:
RMEP
​ Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 26248
Richmond, VA 23260
Renewal Scholarship Application
Deadline to be received: May 1st

Criteria​
​Must be enrolled at a four-year accredited college or university.

Must select a major in a field of engineering or engineering technology. Consideration will also be given to students pursuing degrees in physical science (Chemistry, Physics, and Biology etc.) or mathematics.

​Complete and submit an application with supporting documentation.

Mail Application Packet to:
RMEP
​ Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 26248
Richmond, VA 23260
Virginia Water Environmental Association
The Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the roll out of the 2016 Scholarship Program.
Applications can be found at:
http://www.vwea.org/?page=Scholarships
​http://www.vwea.org/?page=Scholarships
American Assoc. for Blacks in Energy
The American Association of Blacks in Energy is a professional association composed of African Americans in the energy industry. Through its Scholarship Program, the Association seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy related fields. By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market.

http://www.aabe.org/index.php?component=pages&id=4

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​2017 Altria College Opportunity Fund Scholarship Opened for Submissions December 5, 2017

I am pleased to announce that effective December 5, 2016, the Altria College Opportunity Fund Scholarship opened to receive applications from students of 2017 graduating class of Richmond Public High Schools.  The online scholarship application can be found at https://www.scholarsapply.org/acof   and the submission deadline is February 3, 2017. 
 
The Altria College Opportunity Fund is a competitive scholarship program designed to help qualified Richmond Public School (RPS) graduates afford and attain college or technical degrees and to prepare them for the 21st-century workforce.  In order to receive scholarships from the program, students must show a combination of:
 
• financial need
• academic promise
• readiness for college or technical school
• leadership in their schools and/or communities