Post Scholarships + Mentoring Program
The SAME DC Post is now accepting applications for the 2025 annual scholarship program from qualified college students studying engineering, architecture, or environmental science. Last year the Post proudly awarded $40,000 through 10 scholarships to college students. This year, eligible students can receive up to $10,000 with a total of $75,000 in scholarship funds to support their education in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related fields.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application Information
SAME is a professional society, one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. It maintains high standards of professionalism, fosters exchange of ideas, and encourages team-work between military and civilian engineers, architects, and related design professionals. This union of military and civilian design professionals has increased the design potential of the United States and helps our Nation “stay ready.” As its Charter acclaims, The Society is “Dedicated to the National Defense.”
ABOUT THE SAME WASHINGTON DC POST
The Washington DC Post of SAME is made up of a community of more than 7,000 individual members and over 200 sustaining corporate members. The Post supports professional development through educational grants and other means, including scholarships, annually to architectural and engineering college students, with an emphasis on those active in the Washington DC Post or an affiliated Student Chapter.
DC POST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment. Awards will be provided to qualified applicants valued at up to $10,000 per recipient with a total fund of up to $75,000 for the 2025 Scholarship Program. Decisions relating to awards are by the Post only and are final. Financial awards are remitted directly to student accounts on or about July 1, 2025.
MENTORING
As a part of this year’s scholarship program, the SAME DC Post will connect scholarship recipients with a mentor in the field of their choice. Our mentors can provide valuable guidance on resume reviews, industry trends, college course guidance, and so much more. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other SAME Post members and learn more about our great organization.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- A U.S. Citizen,
- A SAME Student Member. All applicants must be members of the SAME DC Post or the Student Virtual Post if attending school more than 50 miles from the DC Metro Area,
- A full-time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university, with current undergraduate status (freshman, through junior) and anticipated undergraduate status (sophomore through senior),
- Pursuing a built environment professional degree in engineering, architecture, or certain related environmental sciences,
- A SAME member of the DC Post or Virtual Post,
- and of good character.
Application Instructions
Complete the online form application details including attachments:
1. Attach Endorsement Letter from academic advisor or administrator,
The applicant’s school counselor, academic advisor, or administrator must endorse each application to verify enrollment.
Download the 2025 Endorsement Letter for Signature →
2. Attach a passport type “headshot” photo (.jpg), and
3. Attach a 2-3 page narrative (.pdf) addressing the following topics in the order listed:
- Academic Performance and Academic/Professional Goals
- Nature of Associations with the Washington DC Post and the Washington DC Regional Community
- Financial Need (Ability to pay for college; other financial assistance to be received)
- Extracurricular Activities including Participation in SAME Student Chapter or Activities
- Have your SAME Member Number and Post (DC or Virtual) ready. All applications will be verified for membership.
- Summary of Previous Military Service, if any
- Statement of why applicant should be considered for award
- Other comments to assist selection process
Narratives should be typewritten, one paragraph per topic, about 2-3 pages total. Please take the time to be brief!
The SAME Washington DC Post’s Scholarships Committee solicits applications and selects individuals from the pool of candidates to receive awards. Nominations are sought in the spring and awarded in September every year to qualified college students studying engineering, architecture, or environmental science.
SAME DC Scholarships Committee
Scholarship Chair
Brian Bowser, AIA, LEED AP
Mentoring Chair
LCDR Armin Oormazdi
Links
Download the 2025 Awards Criteria: https://www.same.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-SAME-DC-Post-Scholarship-Criteria.pdf
Download the 2025 Endorsement Letter: https://www.same.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SAME-DC-2025-ENDORSEMENT-LETTER.docx
Online Application: https://form.jotform.com/samedcprograms/same-dc-post-2025-scholarship-app
Communities of Interest
SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular technical field or demographic within joint engineering and the A/E/C industry.