AMPP Georgia Chapter Academic Scholarship

In collaboration with the AMPP EMERG Student Outreach Program, the AMPP Georgia Chapter provides academic scholarships to students pursuing 2- and 4-year degrees in Science and/or Engineering to promote education and growth within the materials protection field. Financing for this initiative is provided by the profits accrued from fundraising events organized by the AMPP Georgia Chapter. AMPP EMERG will award the following on behalf of the AMPP Georgia Chapter: The number and amount ($1,000 and greater) of scholarships awarded will vary based on number and quality of applications received.

AMPP EMERG will award the following on behalf of the AMPP Georgia Chapter:

• The number and amount ($1,000 and greater) of scholarships awarded will vary based on number and quality of applications received.

1. Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the following to be eligible: high school Senior already accepted to a 2- or 4-year college/university (must provide proof of acceptance with application in order to be
  considered) OR students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited, 2- or 4-year degree-granting college or university.
• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Science or Engineering.
• Applicants must have a permanent residence (but not school residence) in the state of Georgia for a minimum of 1 year from scheduled award month.
• Applicants are encouraged to be an AMPP member (membership is free for full-time students) and requested to attend a minimum of (3) three AMPP Georgia Chapter monthly meetings per year. Non-members will be considered, however members will be weighted more favorably.
• AMPP Georgia Chapter reserves the right to not award scholarship funds based on the merit of applications received.
• AMPP Georgia Chapter reserves the right to review and modify requirements annually. Modifications require consensus from Chapter Committee and approval by AMPP Georgia Chapter Chair.

2. Candidate Evaluation
The following information should be included for review by the Selection Committee:

• Completed application signed by applicant.
• Academic transcript
• Two letters of reference from educators, employers, or an AMPP Chapter member in good standing.
• Supplemental Essays

3. Application Guidelines
In addition to the information above, please be sure to review the General Scholarship Guidelines. In order to be considered, applicants must meet all Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, successfully submit all required documentation (including recommendations), and answer all required essay questions.