Micron Scholar
2005 Application Form
I,
, wish to be considered for selection as a Micron Scholar for the Class of 2005. Permission is
hereby given to officials of Virginia Tech to release transcripts of my academic record and other
requested information for consideration as a Micron Scholar. I understand that this application will be
available only to the Micron Scholars Selection Committee and other qualified persons in the Chemical
Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering Departments
with “need to know” for the selection process. I further understand that if I am selected as a Micron
Scholar, my application will be forwarded to the Micron Technology Foundation for internal use within
the Foundation and the parent corporation, Micron Technology, Inc.
I affirm that I plan to pursue a career in microelectronics, photonics, or nanotechnology and will register
for the Minor in Microelectronics Engineering.
I affirm that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Signature __________________________________________________________ Date _________
The selection of scholarship recipients will be influenced by the completeness, neatness, and legibility of
replies. This form and the essay should be completed using Microsoft Word. All information must be
completed within the indicated margins. The font should be Times New Roman 11 point. If you have
more activities, work experience, and/or awards than the space allows, list only those that you consider
most significant. Inserts and additional pages will not be accepted.
A. Biographical Questionnaire
Name:
Last
First
MI
State
Zip
Local Address:
Street and Number
City
E-mail:
Are you a U.S. citizen?
Local Phone: (
Yes
No
(Citizenship is not a requirement for selection as a Micron Scholar.)
How many credits will you achieve as of May 15, 2005?
How many credits do you plan to achieve for graduation?
When do you expect to earn your baccalaureate degree(s)?
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B. Your Schooling
What is (are) your undergraduate major(s)?
What is (are) your undergraduate minor(s)?
What is your cumulative GPA?
In a few sentences, describe your career goals.
C. Honors
List any awards, honors, or scholarships you have received while in college.
D. Your Programs and Activities
List past and present research activities associated with your interest in microelectronics in which you
regularly participate. Explain the duration, degree, and significance of your involvement, including what
responsibilities you had in the project. In the absence of formal research experience, describe briefly any
other skills or accomplishments you consider significant and relevant to this application.
List activities in which you have participated (such as clubs, publications, debating, drama, music, art,
and student government). Place an “X” in front of those activities you consider most important.
College Activity
Dates participated
Offices held
List jobs (including summer and co-op employment) you have had since entering college.
Job/kind of work
Employer
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Dates
Hours/week
E. What are your professional aspirations? Indicate in which area(s) of microelectronics you are
considering making your career and specify how your current academic program and your overall
educational plans will assist you in achieving this goal.
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F. Describe an activity or experience that has been important in clarifying your motivation for a career
in microelectronics.
G. Describe any characteristics or other personal information about yourself or your family that you wish
to share with the selection committee.
H. Prepare a program of study showing how you intend to meet the requirements of the Minor in
Microelectronic Engineering. Your credits must total no less than 21 hours. Your program of study
should also be consistent with your program of study for your major(s).
Course
Title
Credits
Semester
I. Letters of Recommendation will be provided by the following persons who have knowledge of my
technical background.
Reference 1:
Reference 2:
J. A completed application consists of:
1. this form
2. a current transcript
3. 2 letters of recommendation in signed, sealed envelopes.
Submit your application with your letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Leslie Pendleton
Electrical & Computer Engineering Department
290 Whittemore Hall
Application packets must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005. Electronic
submissions will NOT be accepted.
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