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Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics (FCSM) announces the Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship in memory of Robert M. Fisher, a donor-funded endowed scholarship for incoming freshmen students committed to major in a program housed in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics and planning a career in engineering. This scholarship is renewable up to four years as long as the student remains a major in the Fisher College.

Deadline:

The application deadline for the 2013–2014 has passed, but please check back about October 1, 2013 for information concerning the 2014–2015 scholarship. Listed below is the general information about this scholarship that was used for the 2013–2014 year.

Eligibility and Criteria:

• Fall 2013 incoming freshmen admitted to pursue a major in a program housed in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics and planning a career in engineering.
• Enrolled as a full-time student in Fall 2013 (at least 12 credit hours).
• Demonstrate outstanding academic potential based on high school record, especially in science and mathematics courses, SAT/ACT scores, a personal statement of career plans, and letters of reference from high school teachers.

Award Amount:

Covers the full cost of in-state tuition and fees for the 2013-14 academic year; and is renewable up to four years.

Application Procedures:

• Complete the Jess Fisher Pre-Engineering Scholarship application.
• Include the required personal statement (no more than one page) which focuses on your career plans.
• Arrange for letters of recommendation to be submitted by two science or math teachers at your high school using the Fisher Scholarship Program Teacher Recommendation Form.
• Complete a Towson University Undergraduate Admission Form and arrange to have your high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores forwarded to Towson.
• If interested in participating in the Honors College, please submit an application for Admission to the Honors College as soon as possible.

Notification:

Applicants will be notified by April 30^th.

Return completed application by U.S. mail addressed to:

Jess Fisher FCSM Scholarship
c/o Office of the Dean
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
Smith Hall 312
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD   21252-0001