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2025-2026 FLORIDA ENGINEERING SOCIETY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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The Florida Engineering Society (FES) will grant (6) $3,000 scholarships (one-time lump sum distribution) to graduating high school seniors who have a genuine interest in engineering. All scholarships are merit based. Many local chapters of the FES also issue scholarships. Please read the instructions carefully and fulfill all of the requirements. Should you have questions that your parent, guidance counselor, or principal cannot answer, please refer them to your local FES chapter representative using the information included in this package.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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·         Be a high school senior.
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·        Have been enrolled in one semester and will graduate from a FL school.
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·         Be a citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States at the time of application.
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·         Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
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·         Attain a minimum test score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed on page two are used as a minimum threshold level, with actual test scores being weighted into the scoring process.
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·         Certified transcript (unopened hard copy or digitally certified electronic copy) must be included with the application.
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·         A PDF copy of official IB, AICE & AP test scores must be included with the application.
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·         Complete Certification Sheet tab within excel application file.
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·         To be awarded the scholarship, the student must Enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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NOTES TO THE APPLICANT
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1.       The initial judging will be made by the local FES Chapter Scholarship Committee on the basis of each candidate’s high school record. A member or members of the Scholarship Committee will interview the semi‐finalists either in person or via telephone. The interview process is part of the application grading.Those selected will compete on the state level.
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2.       The courses you have taken and the credits earned for the 10th through first semester 12th grades will be used to help evaluate your application. You will be awarded credit for math, computer, natural science, and mechanical drawing courses, as well as honors, advanced placement, IB, and college-level courses. For purposes of this application, college-level courses are defined as those offered by university, college, or junior college for which special high school or college credit is earned by the applicant. You will be disqualified if a certified copy of your transcript is not submitted with the application. All courses must be recorded by the applicant on Form B.
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3.       Scholarships are paid directly the college financial aid office. All scholarships are contingent upon your enrollment in an engineering program. The engineering program in which you enroll must be accredited by the national Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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4.       All applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after graduation.
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5.       The announcement of all state scholarship recipients will be made by May 2026.
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6.       Keep a copy of your completed application for future reference.
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7. All applications must be submitted online using the 2025-2026 FES High School Scholarship Form on the FES website. Please make sure that applications are submitted in Excel. PLEASE DO NOT CONVERT TO PDF.
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8. All applicants must provide copies of their ACT/SAT/AP/IB/AICE test scores as they are not always shown on your transcript.
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RETURN APPLICATION
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Students who meet the eligibility requirements should complete this application and submit it to their local Chapter representative by February 15, 2026 (the submittal deadline) using the online FES scholarship web form. Any supplementary materials (e.g. certified transcripts, test scores, etc) that were not submitted online shall be sent to the local Chapter representative and postmaked by the submittal deadline. For contact information of your local chapter representative see the “Chapter Representatives” link on the FES Scholarship website https://fleng.org/support-future-engineers/scholarships/.
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* Please note: Scholarship funds awarded through the FES/FEF Scholarship program are intended to be used solely to defray some of the costs associated with the pursuit of an engineering education/degree. For the FES/FEF Scholarship to be considered non-taxable to the recipient, the scholarship must be used to purchase tuition, fees, books, supplies, or equipment for your college courses.
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