The Tennessee Engineering Foundation (TEF) awards and
administers a number of scholarships that are described on the
tnspe.org webpage. By completing this 2016 application you will
be considered for all of the scholarships for which you qualify. If
you are interested in a specific scholarship, please indicate it here
_______________________________
Be certain to include a certified grade transcript and
clearly identify your cumulative grade point
average on a four-point scale:
Complete all sections of this
application and return with transcripts
to the address below by January 22,
2016:
Student ID #_________________
Tennessee Engineering Foundation
Tennessee Engineering Center
800 Fort Negley Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37203
615-242-2486
My GPA is _________________
Current Status _____________
Scholarships: Dorothy & Arthur Crouch _____
General _____
Both _____
General Information
Name
Home Address
College Address
Phone: Home (
Email:
)
School (
)
_________________________________
Personal Information
Age
Parent/Guardian
Date of Birth
Name
Address
Citizenship
Attach a current resume that includes information such as:
Current College/University with major and class
Other Educational Background
Work Experience
Other Experience
Student organizations
Community activities
Athletics
Honors, awards, and special activities (e.g., dean’s list, honor societies, Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.)
Scholarships
References
List the names and addresses of two references, one from an instructor and one personal.
Do not use relatives as references.
Please ask each of your references to write a letter of recommendation, place it in a sealed envelope and
give it to you to include with your application package.
Essay
On a separate sheet of paper write a short essay (approximately 500 words) on the following topic:
Why I am interested in pursuing a career in engineering.
Your interest, understanding and commitment to the engineering profession are important and should
be reflected in the essay.
Permission To Release or Validate Information
By signing this application, I authorize the Tennessee Engineering Foundation to confirm and/or release
any information included on this application.
Applicant's Signature
Date
I have reviewed this application and I recommend the student for consideration.
Dean’s or Professor's Signature
Print Name
Date
___________________________________
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February 9, 2016
TEF Scholarship Application Checklist
Applicant:
Reviewed by (TEF Trustee):
Date:
Official TEF Application Form
Selected the General Scholarships
Selected the Dorothy and Arthur Crouch Memorial Scholarship
ABET-Accredited Engineering Program
Properly Signed by Applicant
Properly Signed by Dean or Professor
Resume
Essay
2 References
Official Transcript – Including 2015 Fall Semester Grades
Please review as Incomplete Applications will not be accepted.
3|P age
February 9, 2016