Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship

SHPE STL will offer multiple (minimum of 2) merit and need based scholarships in 2025 worth $1,000 for each. SHPE STL will dedicate one (1) of those scholarships specifically to a Hispanic woman/Latina. The scholarship recognizes a student’s academic achievements (see below for GPA criteria) and is available to Hispanic/Latino(a) students from the Greater St. Louis region enrolled for post-secondary course work in the Fall of 2025. Students must submit a resume, one (1) essay, unofficial or official transcript, and one (1) letter of recommendation.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Pursuing an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or graduate degree OR graduating high school senior
  • Full-time or part-time enrollment during Fall 2025 semester
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or similar major We are looking for non-health care majors
  • 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale) or higher (If below 3.0 GPA, see below for additional essay requirements)
  • Admitted or enrolled in an accredited college/university, institution of higher learning or trade/vocational school in the United States of America.
  • Live in STL Metro area (MO Counties – Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Warren, Washington; IL Counties – Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair)

Recipient is required to attend an in-person scholarship ceremony on July 25th, 2025 sponsored by the Hispanic Scholarship Alliance of St. Louis. Ceremony will be in St. Louis, MO.

Questions? Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org

Donor
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) St. Louis Gateway Professional Scholarship
Award
$1,000
Deadline
06/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Proof of college attendance
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    • 2. File Upload
  2. Upload Resume: Highlight leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, awards and honors, community service and volunteerism, and work experience.
  3. FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER: If you receive a financial aid award letter from your school before the application deadline, upload the document here.
  4. SCHOLARSHIPS: Upload a list of all scholarships received and award amounts for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
  5. What is the cost of tuition, books and other tuition-related expenses, for next school year?
  6. If you are applying for a financial need based scholarship, please answer the following questions.
    • 1. As of today, are you, the student, married? (Answer yes if you are separated but not divorced.)
    • 2. Do you, the student, have children who receive more than half of their support from you?
    • 3. If yes, how many children?
    • 4. What was your, the student’s (and spouse’s), adjusted gross income for last year?
    • 5. How many people live in the student’s household (include yourself)?
    • 6. If you are a dependent yourself, what was your parents’ adjusted gross income for last year?
  7. ESSAY: In approximately 350 - 500 words, describe your career goals and aspirations. Why are you pursuing a degree or career in STEM? Has your background impacted your decision to pursue this career? How do you plan to use your future STEM degree to give back to your community and impact society? Include any additional information you believe will distinguish you from other applicants.

    a. If applicable, discuss your SHPE involvement.

    b. If your GPA is below 3.0, also indicate your action plan to improve your grades.

  8. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  9. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. and their agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and other information that apply to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work. I understand that the decisions made regarding my participation in this program are made by The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. in reliance upon the truth and correctness of my statements.
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