M·E Scholarship Program
Since 2003, M·E has awarded two $2,000 scholarships annually. The fund aims to foster college participation in students from southern and southeastern Ohio. While students entering all career fields are eligible, emphasis is given to those applicants interested in pursuing study in the field of civil engineering at an accredited university.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who's eligible to apply?
The applicant must meet all of the following requirements.
- Attend a high school in one of the following counties for the past two years and plan to graduate from that high school in 2008. Eligible counties: Adams, Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Scioto, Vinton and Washington. (Note: one scholarship will be awarded to a student from Perry County).
- Graduate with a G.P.A. of 2.5 or better, based on a 4.0 scale.
- Participate in college preparatory courses as offered through the high school.
- Enter the first year of a four-year program at an accredited college or university as a full time student in 2008.
- Lack full scholarship for tuition, room and board at time of award.
- Have recommendation letter from each of the following:
- Community member (preferably a community organization leader) who is not a relative.
- High school teacher or advisor who is not a relative.
- Cannot be related to an M·E Companies, Inc. employee.
Terms and conditions of scholarship
The scholarship is a one-time, $2,000 grant payable directly to the college or university the recipient attends. The recipient will be asked to address high school students visiting M·E regarding their collegiate experience during National Engineers Week, which takes place in February 2009.
How do I get a scholarship application?
A PDF version of the scholarship application is available for download below. Pre-printed scholarship applications are available from your high school guidance counselor or by request to M·E Companies, Inc. To request a pre-printed application, please contact the Human Resources department at 800-229-1774. Or you may request an application via fax (614-818-4902) or e-mail (mailbox@mecompanies.com). Please address all correspondence to the attention of Human Resources.
Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2008. Send applications to:
M·E Companies, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
635 Brooksedge Blvd.
Westerville, OH 43081
How will I find out if I've won the scholarship?
A scholarship selection committee will review the applications. Notification of the scholarship recipients will take place in May 2008. The scholarship money will be sent directly to the college or university that the student will attend, upon the due date of fees for the first term.