Ronald C. Harrell Scholarship
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The NC Society of engineers offers the Ronald C. Harrell Scholarship in the amount of $5000. It is awarded each year by the Society to deserving undergraduate college students in a qualified engineering program for rising sophomores, juniors or seniors. The scholarship is awarded based on a need basis for exceptional students with a successful scholastic and community accomplishments aligning with career goals to practice engineering in North Carolina.
Ronnie was an outstanding member of the NCSE and provided valuable leadership and guidance as president, district director, and while serving as chair of multiple executive committees. As recognition of his timeless dedication, NCSE first, in 1999, elected Ron as the highly regarded NCSE Outstanding Engineer and later unanimously resolved to honor his legacy by creating the Ronald C. Harrell Scholarship. The Harrell Scholarship will provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books for a full time student who has a declared major in Engineering or Engineering Technology. The recipient may reapply for consideration but eligibility shall be limited to four (4) semesters. Scholarship payments will be made directly to the school in the winner’s name. The Scholarship Committee, under the direction of NCSE Board of Directors, will be the final authority on the scholarship winner and will be the responsible entity to interview, validate, select and award the scholarship. |
Ronald C. Harrell Engineering Scholarship Details & Instructions to Apply
Scholarship Amount: $5,000 (Payments are split evenly over two semesters of successful school work)
Application Deadline: Must be received by May 1, 2023
Complete applications will be reviewed and graded. The top applicants are invited to an in-person interview in early July.
The winner will be chosen, in descending level of importance, according to:
1) Financial need
2) Desire to practice engineering in North Carolina
2) Academic merit
3) Application and/or Interviews
The winner and his/her immediate family will be the guest of the Society at the winter banquet for the official scholarship presentation.
Requirements:
1. North Carolina resident and Full Time Undergraduate Student
2. United States citizen
3. Enrolled in Engineering or Engineering Technology at one of the following universities:
4. Current freshmen who will have completed the academic year by the scholarship deadline are eligible.
Application Instructions:
1. Start the Online Application
2. Academic transcripts can be uploaded within the online application or emailed to scholarship@ncsocietyofengineers.org
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation completed by individuals who can validate your character. Your references will be emailed a form for completion by the Scholarship Committee upon submission of your application. Please follow up with your references to ensure delivery and make sure they know that you are asking for a reference per the required submission date referenced above.
4. The Scholarship Committee will be responsible for securing the completed applications, validating the information, checking references as needed, and personally interviewing a “set” of finalists as they deem necessary. The finalist interview date is currently set for July 17, 2023 in Cary, NC.
5. The Scholarship Committee will be the final authority on the scholarship winner and will be responsible for notifying the winner.
6. The scholarship will be open to all qualified students. Exception: Immediate family members of NCSE Members are not eligible to apply.
7. Application and all necessary paperwork should be submitted no later than the stated deadline.
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We appreciate your interest in this scholarship and encourage you to contact scholarship@ncsocietyofengineers.org if you have questions regarding the application process.
Application Deadline: Must be received by May 1, 2023
Complete applications will be reviewed and graded. The top applicants are invited to an in-person interview in early July.
The winner will be chosen, in descending level of importance, according to:
1) Financial need
2) Desire to practice engineering in North Carolina
2) Academic merit
3) Application and/or Interviews
The winner and his/her immediate family will be the guest of the Society at the winter banquet for the official scholarship presentation.
Requirements:
1. North Carolina resident and Full Time Undergraduate Student
2. United States citizen
3. Enrolled in Engineering or Engineering Technology at one of the following universities:
- East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
- North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
- North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
- Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
- Appalachian State Engineering Physics Program, Boone, NC
- Duke University, Durham, NC
- Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
4. Current freshmen who will have completed the academic year by the scholarship deadline are eligible.
Application Instructions:
1. Start the Online Application
2. Academic transcripts can be uploaded within the online application or emailed to scholarship@ncsocietyofengineers.org
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation completed by individuals who can validate your character. Your references will be emailed a form for completion by the Scholarship Committee upon submission of your application. Please follow up with your references to ensure delivery and make sure they know that you are asking for a reference per the required submission date referenced above.
4. The Scholarship Committee will be responsible for securing the completed applications, validating the information, checking references as needed, and personally interviewing a “set” of finalists as they deem necessary. The finalist interview date is currently set for July 17, 2023 in Cary, NC.
5. The Scholarship Committee will be the final authority on the scholarship winner and will be responsible for notifying the winner.
6. The scholarship will be open to all qualified students. Exception: Immediate family members of NCSE Members are not eligible to apply.
7. Application and all necessary paperwork should be submitted no later than the stated deadline.
8.
We appreciate your interest in this scholarship and encourage you to contact scholarship@ncsocietyofengineers.org if you have questions regarding the application process.
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Scholarship Committee
Elisa Rehak, PE - Chairman Raleigh, NC JD Freeman, PE Apex, NC Donna Juselis Greensboro, NC Don Bailey Matthews, NC |
Questions or concerns? Email the Scholarship Committee at scholarship@ncsocietyofengineers.org
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