Emerald Coast Post Scholarship…tentative 2025 information

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2025 College Scholarship Information

The Society of Military Engineers (SAME), Emerald Coast Post, will be offering two (2) $1,500 individual college scholarships, and two (2) $1,500 individual high school scholarships to outstanding college students and high school students majoring in or planning to major in engineering or architecture related degree programs, along with students pursuing a career path in a technical program at a vocational/trade school. Since 2008, SAME-ECP has issued over $150,000 in scholarships to deserving students on the Emerald Coast.  Applications must be postmarked by 6 April 2024.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The 2025 forms have not been prepared yet. New forms will be posted in February 2025 and will be due at the end of March 2025. The forms/process should be nearly identical to 2024 and you can download them to prepare.

Download 2024 High School Students Form

High School Requirements

1. High school senior enrolling in the fall of 2025 at an undergraduate school of engineering or architecture as a full-time student
2. Applicant and/or parents must be Florida residents of one of the following counties: Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton
3. Demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
4. Submit completed online application package to this application
5. Applicants must mail the following documents to SAME Emerald Coast Post Scholarships Program Chairperson postmarked no later than 6 Apr 2024:
   • SAME-ECP scholarship application
   • Essay on your career goals and why you are the best applicant: 500 words or less, typed, double-spaced
   • Letter of Recommendation: math or science faculty member
   • Letter of Recommendation: Employer, other faculty member, or adviser
   • Copy of complete, most current transcript showing GPA

College Requirements

1. College student currently enrolled at an undergraduate school of engineering or architecture as a full-time student
2. Applicant and/or parents must be Florida residents of one of the following counties: Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton
3. Demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
4. Applicants must mail the following documents to SAME Emerald Coast Post Scholarships Program Chairperson postmarked no later than 6 Apr 2024:
   • SAME-ECP scholarship application
   • Essay outlining your collegiate progress and career goals: 500 words or less, typed, double-spaced
   • Letter of Recommendation: Faculty member
   • Letter of Recommendation: Employer, other faculty member, adviser, or personal reference
   • Copy of complete, most current transcript showing GPA

2025 Vocational School Scholarship Information

The Society of Military Engineers (SAME), Emerald Coast Post, is potentially offering two (2) $1,500 individual vocational school scholarships to outstanding individuals pursuing a career path in a technical program at a vocational/trade school.

Download Vocational School Students Form

Vocational School Requirements

1. Any individual enrolled/enrolling in the fall of 2025 at a vocational/trade school to study a STEM craft/trade
2. Applicant and/or parents must be Florida residents of one of the following counties: Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton
3. Demonstrate academic excellence with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater
4. Applicants must mail the following documents:
   • SAME-ECP scholarship application
   • Essay on your career goals and why you are the best applicant: 500 words or less, typed, double-spaced
   • Letter of Recommendation: Faculty member or advisor (if in school)
   • Letter of Recommendation: Employer (if not in school)
   • Copy of complete, most current transcript showing GPA (if currently in school)

If you have any questions please contact Maj James Tyhurst, the ECP Scholarship Program Chair.