MIT's Society of Women Engineers 2010 Scholarships
Deadline: December 1, 2010
SWE is offering 3 scholarships to the MIT undergraduate student body. Winners in each category are awarded $750.
Students are eligible to apply for multiple scholarships.
Please submit (and direct any questions) to: swescholarship10@gmail.com
Descriptions below and in attached flyer.
SWE STAR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: $750
-Submit Transcript and Resume
-Please submit a 500-750 word essay response for each of the two questions below.
1) SWE has encouraged students across the nation not only to explore fields of engineering,
but to actively engage in their learning. At MIT, our education develops both inside and
outside of the classroom. Please tell us what „education‟ means to you.
2) SWE students have been on the frontlines of change for more than 50 years, empowering
women to succeed, advance in their aspirations, and be recognized for their life-changing
contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. Please describe an instance where
you felt you made an impact on your society, inspiring and encouraging your peers along
the way.
SWE INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING RESEARCH AWARD: $750
-Submit transcript and resume
-Please submit a recommendation from your research supervisor.
-Please submit a 500-750 word essay response for each of the two questions below.
1) As a national organization, SWE has encouraged its students to branch into the many ar-
eas related to science and engineering. Briefly explain what attracted you to your field of
engineering, how and/ or if that relates to your research, and what you intend to do with
your degree.
2) Please describe your current research project, your passion and motivation behind it, and
how your research will impact others whether they are scientists, industry professionals, or
mainstream society.
SWE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD: $750
- Submit transcript and resume
- Please submit a 500-750 word essay response for each of the two questions below.
1) As a national organization, SWE supports professional development and leadership in
engineering and technology. MIT offers students the chance to focus on global leadership,
innovation, entrepreneurship, and best business practice — programs designed to give pre-
sent and future leaders the skills and knowledge they need to improve the world. What does
“entrepreneurship” mean to you?
2) Please describe an experience, past or present, in which you took on the role of entrepre-
neur. What impact did your project aim to make? Was it successful? What have you learned
from this experience about entrepreneurship?
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: DECEMBER 1, 2010.
