Eastern New England Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Scholarship

For the 2018-2019 School Year

The Society of Plastics Engineers – Eastern New England Section, an affiliate of The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), offers several scholarships each year to undergraduate students in programs related to Plastics Engineering such as Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Technology as well as post- secondary fields such as mold making, who have demonstrated an interest in the plastics industry. This year, the Eastern New England SPE will be awarding three scholarships (3), at levels of $3,000, $1,000 and $1,000, for a total of $5,000. Eligible students must be pursuing a degree, a minor or a structured training program that may be applicable to a possible career in the plastics industry. All applicants must be in good standing with their colleges or training institution. Financial needs will be considered for each scholarship. Applications must be received by March 15, 2018. Awards will be made by June 2, 2018.

General Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be residents of a New England state or be enrolled in a New England educational institution.

2. Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in either a four-year college program, a two year college program, or in a two year technical program.

3. Applicants must be in at least the second year of their program (sophomores through seniors). 4. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in some aspect of the plastics industry. 5. Applicants must be majoring in or taking courses that are beneficial to a career in

the plastics/polymer industry. 6. Applicants must be in good academic standing with their schools. 7. Financial need of applicants will be considered for all scholarships awarded. How to Apply: Applicants must complete an application and return it to the SPE – ENE Chapter by March 15, 2018. The application submitted must include the following: 1. A completed application form (attached) 2. A copy of your college transcript for the past school year 3. A resume noting items like school and community activities, awards and honors,

previous employment information, and any other plastics specific items of interest 4. A one to two page statement telling why you are applying for the scholarship, why you

consider yourself a good candidate, and your educational and career goals in the plastics

industry 5. Whether or not you are affiliated with SPE. If so, please provide your member number in

your application package. The application may also include up to two letters of recommendation. If letters of recommendation are provided, it is preferred that one be from a teacher or school official and one from an employer or non-relative, both of whom know you well. Please Submit Completed Applications through the SPE website OR To Mr. Mark Berry:

By Email to: m.berry@ppdtech-usa.com OR

By US Mail to: Mark Berry Scholarship Chair, ENE SPE 10 Buttonwood Rd Bedford, NH 03110

The 2018-19 ENE SPE Section Annual Scholarship Application Form

1. Name of Applicant:

Last (family name) First Middle Initial 2. Home Address:

Street City:

State/ Province: Zip/Postal:

Country: Phone: Email Address:

3. Address While Attending School:

Street/Ap.#/Dorm: City:

State/ Province: Zip/Postal:

Country: Phone: Email Address:

4. Marital Status: Single Married

Spouse’s Name: Number of Dependent Children (if any):

5. Education Information: School Applicant Will Attend in 2018-2019:

School Address:

Program Enrolled (Major):

Class for 2018-2019: Sophomore

Junior Senior

Graduation Date: Degree Expected:

Grade Point Average Last Semester:

points out of possible points

Cumulative Grade Point Average: points out of_ possible points

6. Schools Previously Attended:

Colleges & Universities Dates Attended Degree Earned (if any)

High School City, County, State

7. Financial Information:

Do you have outstanding student loans? YES NO Amount: $

If you do have outstanding student loans and would like them to be considered in weighing your application, please provide a copy of your most recent loan statement with your application. You may redact any potentially sensitive information prior to sending, so long as the loan statement can reasonably be confirmed to be your own.

8. Application Checklist:

Incomplete applications will not be considered for this scholarship. Applications will be considered incomplete unless all of the following are submitted:

A completed application form (attached)

A copy of your college transcript for the past school year

A resume noting items like school and community activities, awards and honors, previous employment information, and any other plastics specific items of interest

A one to two page statement telling why you are applying for the scholarship, why you consider yourself a good candidate, and your educational and career goals in the plastics industry

9. Important Dates:

● Application Deadline: March 15, 2018 ● Scholarship winners notified by: June 2, 2018

10. Application Statement:

The information provided in my application is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate, and I understand that false statements of this application will disqualify me from the scholarship program. I give my permission for any college or school to release to the SPE – Pittsburgh Chapter any information necessary to process my application.

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

For all Questions, Please email Mark Berry at m.berry@ppdtech-usa.com