| Scholarship Specifics |
Applications for the 2013-2014 scholarship season are here! Please "like" us on Facebook to receive Scholarship application updates and reminders. II-VI Foundation SAT Code - 6347 Click on the appropriate application below to download and print: New (Non-practicum) and Renewal Applicants! READ THIS FIRST! Guidelines and Critical Dates for Completing Your Application 2013 New Applicant Scholarship Application 2013 Renewal Applicant Scholarship Application 2013 Career Practicum First-Time Applicant Scholarship Application (ONLY for students in the Practicum program since Junior year in high school) Career Practicum Critical Dates Scholarship Winners Data Sheet |
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| Nine Weeks or a minimum of 360 hours of Manufacturing-, Engineering- or Science-Related Work Experience in an Industrial Setting (These hours must be completed from October 1st of the previous calendar year through August 31st of the calendar year in which you are applying for the scholarship. You may apply prior to completion of your work experience by submitting a signed commitment to fulfill this obligation.) Academic Achievement 3.2 cumulative GPA (unweighted) Renewal students must have a 3.1 cumulative GPA and 3.2 GPA both semesters this year 1700 SAT Essay Composition Personal Interview Must be scheduled by June 10, 2013! No Record of Disciplinary Issues |
II-VI Foundation Scholarship History:
In August 2007, the first class of student scholarships was
awarded. Seven students graduating into or already attending
college were granted $5000 each in potentially renewable
scholarships.
In April 2008 the Board of Directors increased the individual
award up to $10,000 per student, with the opportunity to apply
for renewal for three additional years. Scholarships were
granted to nineteen students in 2008 and twenty-seven
students in 2009 .
In 2010 thirty-eight students and in 2011 forty-two students
were awarded up to $10,000 each in scholarship funds.
The 2012 scholarships were awarded to a particularly stellar
group of students, who topped a field that proved to be the
most competitive yet in the history of the program. Fifty-six
scholarships were awarded. Eight awardees maintained a
perfect 4.0 GPA. Of the total awardees, 64 percent had a
GPA of 3.5 or higher and 45 percent had a 3.7 GPA or
higher.
Will you be the next scholarship winner in 2013?
In August 2007, the first class of student scholarships was
awarded. Seven students graduating into or already attending
college were granted $5000 each in potentially renewable
scholarships.
In April 2008 the Board of Directors increased the individual
award up to $10,000 per student, with the opportunity to apply
for renewal for three additional years. Scholarships were
granted to nineteen students in 2008 and twenty-seven
students in 2009 .
In 2010 thirty-eight students and in 2011 forty-two students
were awarded up to $10,000 each in scholarship funds.
The 2012 scholarships were awarded to a particularly stellar
group of students, who topped a field that proved to be the
most competitive yet in the history of the program. Fifty-six
scholarships were awarded. Eight awardees maintained a
perfect 4.0 GPA. Of the total awardees, 64 percent had a
GPA of 3.5 or higher and 45 percent had a 3.7 GPA or
higher.
Will you be the next scholarship winner in 2013?
Scholarships are limited to students entering the fields of
engineering, math and science. II-VI Foundation scholarship
opportunities are not directed toward pre-med candidates, civil
engineers, architectural engineers or petroleum engineers.
However, scholarship opportunities are directed toward
students pursuing degrees in electrical, industrial, chemical,
nuclear, mechanical, material science engineering and related
engineering and science disciplines. Mathematics majors are
welcome to apply. Also, the scholarship opportunity is not
available to seniors who are applying for the first time. It is felt
we cannot have as great an impact on these students.
Students applying for the first time must have and maintain a
3.2 cumulative GPA (un-weighted for high school students) to
be considered for the scholarship. Students applying for a
renewal scholarship must have a 3.1 cumulative GPA and a
3.2 GPA both semesters this year. Students entering their
freshman year in college must also have a minimum SAT
score of 1700.
One very unique aspect of the II-VI Foundation Scholarship is
the requirement of nine (9) weeks of manufacturing-,
engineering- or science-related experience in an industrial
setting from October 1st through August 31st of the year in
which the candidate applies for the scholarship. This
requirement forces the candidates to have hands-on,
real-world experiences outside of an academic setting,
therefore creating a different perspective from which to
view his or her career decisions.
engineering, math and science. II-VI Foundation scholarship
opportunities are not directed toward pre-med candidates, civil
engineers, architectural engineers or petroleum engineers.
However, scholarship opportunities are directed toward
students pursuing degrees in electrical, industrial, chemical,
nuclear, mechanical, material science engineering and related
engineering and science disciplines. Mathematics majors are
welcome to apply. Also, the scholarship opportunity is not
available to seniors who are applying for the first time. It is felt
we cannot have as great an impact on these students.
Students applying for the first time must have and maintain a
3.2 cumulative GPA (un-weighted for high school students) to
be considered for the scholarship. Students applying for a
renewal scholarship must have a 3.1 cumulative GPA and a
3.2 GPA both semesters this year. Students entering their
freshman year in college must also have a minimum SAT
score of 1700.
One very unique aspect of the II-VI Foundation Scholarship is
the requirement of nine (9) weeks of manufacturing-,
engineering- or science-related experience in an industrial
setting from October 1st through August 31st of the year in
which the candidate applies for the scholarship. This
requirement forces the candidates to have hands-on,
real-world experiences outside of an academic setting,
therefore creating a different perspective from which to
view his or her career decisions.
| Scholarship Requirement Overview: |
“I was given the opportunity to participate in the II-VI Foundation Scholarship program
as an intern at Marlow Industries, Inc. during the summer between my Junior and
Senior years of college. As a recent graduate of the Texas A&M University
Mechanical Engineering program and a new full-time engineer with Marlow
Industries, I feel that the internship and scholarship opportunity provided by the
Foundation ranks as one of the key components of my undergraduate education.
The Foundation’s generosity allowed me to focus on completing my studies rather
than looking for ways to pay for them. More importantly, the internship provided me
with a unique, real-world perspective and intuition about engineering problem
solving that I would have never have received from classroom instruction and that I
was able to directly apply to my educational improvement. Prior to my internship, I
had no real sense of the application of much of what I was learning, felt stuck in the
academic grind, and had trouble seeing the light at the end of the collegiate tunnel.
Returning to college with a summer of real-world experience and applying it to my
academic pursuits put everything I had done up to that point into perspective, helped
me focus my educational goals, better prepared me to return to Marlow as a
productive full-time engineer, and assured me that my choice to pursue and study
engineering as a career was the correct decision for me.”
- J. Thompson
as an intern at Marlow Industries, Inc. during the summer between my Junior and
Senior years of college. As a recent graduate of the Texas A&M University
Mechanical Engineering program and a new full-time engineer with Marlow
Industries, I feel that the internship and scholarship opportunity provided by the
Foundation ranks as one of the key components of my undergraduate education.
The Foundation’s generosity allowed me to focus on completing my studies rather
than looking for ways to pay for them. More importantly, the internship provided me
with a unique, real-world perspective and intuition about engineering problem
solving that I would have never have received from classroom instruction and that I
was able to directly apply to my educational improvement. Prior to my internship, I
had no real sense of the application of much of what I was learning, felt stuck in the
academic grind, and had trouble seeing the light at the end of the collegiate tunnel.
Returning to college with a summer of real-world experience and applying it to my
academic pursuits put everything I had done up to that point into perspective, helped
me focus my educational goals, better prepared me to return to Marlow as a
productive full-time engineer, and assured me that my choice to pursue and study
engineering as a career was the correct decision for me.”
- J. Thompson
"The II-VI Foundation Scholarship Opportunity has helped me immensely in my
growth as a math student at Grove City College. In the classroom, I have been able
to use the problem solving skills that I have learned from working at II-VI
Incorporated. This opportunity has also given me experiences most college-aged
student never receive. Through working daily with qualified engineers, sales
representatives, and management, I have learned much about the manufacturing
environment and the work force. It has helped me grow in forming personal
relationships, as well as determining how to make ethical and smart choices. This
isn't knowledge that is gained in the classroom. The II-VI Foundation Scholarship is
much, much more than money. It is about leaning from some of the smartest and
most experienced workers in the field of engineering. This hands-on, practical
experience is priceless and lasts far longer than the monetary part of the
scholarship."
-S.Mills, '11
Shane Mills is the first student to have received a $10,000 scholarship from the II-VI
Foundation for all four years of his academic career.
| What do the current Student Scholars have to say? |
"I have gained so much valuable experience through my internship for Nabco
Incorporated during the past two summers. The II-IV Foundation and scholarship
motivated me to work as an intern early on. As a sophomore at Penn State, having
hands-on experience has helped me see real life applications of information
learned in class. Being in a manufacturing setting has helped me truly understand
the engineering challenges in life do not work like problems in class where
everything works out nicely. I also learned valuable work and life skills in my
internship that will help me to find a job when I graduate. The II-IV Foundation has
shown me how much they care about me and the other students. I honestly
appreciate the support that the II-IV Foundation has given me."
-M. Houser '13
Incorporated during the past two summers. The II-IV Foundation and scholarship
motivated me to work as an intern early on. As a sophomore at Penn State, having
hands-on experience has helped me see real life applications of information
learned in class. Being in a manufacturing setting has helped me truly understand
the engineering challenges in life do not work like problems in class where
everything works out nicely. I also learned valuable work and life skills in my
internship that will help me to find a job when I graduate. The II-IV Foundation has
shown me how much they care about me and the other students. I honestly
appreciate the support that the II-IV Foundation has given me."
-M. Houser '13
| What makes the II-VI Foundation Student Scholarship Unique? |
| Words from Former Student Scholars: |
Typically, most first year students studying engineering are overwhelmed as they
begin college. The stress of challenging classes and a new lifestyle can be
hindrances to becoming a successful engineering student. I, however, am happy to
say that I felt confident when I entered my freshman year as a Mechanical
Engineering major at Penn State University, and I owe a great deal of success to the
II-VI Foundation Scholarship. The Foundation scholarship helped to relieve the
financial burdens that accompanied my college experience. Therefore, I was able to
focus more intently on my studies with fewer worries about funding. In addition to
financial help, the II-VI Scholarship also taught me problem solving skills. As an
intern at Ritter Technology, LLC, I learned a variety of useful skills, such as technical
knowledge of hydraulics, strategies for success, management, and most
importantly, the ability to adapt to new situations. In school, students can work out a
problem that is given to them with relative ease without delving too far into
accompanying issues. However, in the real world, nothing is ever perfect. My
experience with the II-VI Scholarship and my related internship taught me to analyze
the effects of my decisions, while applying technical knowledge and a problem
solving skill set to issues that I encounter. I was able to learn this and more,
because I interacted in an industrial setting, allowing me to get hands-on
experience with the fluid power components that I was working with and learning
about. So, when I entered college, I was able to take the skills I developed in my
internship into the classroom, which further enhanced my studies. I am extremely
grateful to the II-VI Foundation for their generosity and dedication in providing me
with the scholarship and employing a framework that has contributed so much to my
development, as well as Ritter Technology for providing me with the internship that
allowed me to qualify for the scholarship.
- Mimi Overbaugh '15
begin college. The stress of challenging classes and a new lifestyle can be
hindrances to becoming a successful engineering student. I, however, am happy to
say that I felt confident when I entered my freshman year as a Mechanical
Engineering major at Penn State University, and I owe a great deal of success to the
II-VI Foundation Scholarship. The Foundation scholarship helped to relieve the
financial burdens that accompanied my college experience. Therefore, I was able to
focus more intently on my studies with fewer worries about funding. In addition to
financial help, the II-VI Scholarship also taught me problem solving skills. As an
intern at Ritter Technology, LLC, I learned a variety of useful skills, such as technical
knowledge of hydraulics, strategies for success, management, and most
importantly, the ability to adapt to new situations. In school, students can work out a
problem that is given to them with relative ease without delving too far into
accompanying issues. However, in the real world, nothing is ever perfect. My
experience with the II-VI Scholarship and my related internship taught me to analyze
the effects of my decisions, while applying technical knowledge and a problem
solving skill set to issues that I encounter. I was able to learn this and more,
because I interacted in an industrial setting, allowing me to get hands-on
experience with the fluid power components that I was working with and learning
about. So, when I entered college, I was able to take the skills I developed in my
internship into the classroom, which further enhanced my studies. I am extremely
grateful to the II-VI Foundation for their generosity and dedication in providing me
with the scholarship and employing a framework that has contributed so much to my
development, as well as Ritter Technology for providing me with the internship that
allowed me to qualify for the scholarship.
- Mimi Overbaugh '15
The II-VI Foundation has given me one of the greatest opportunities of my life. It has
given me the ability to see engineering in both the academic stage and in the real
world application, through the help of Marlow Industries, Inc. The II-VI Foundation
has helped me by providing this scholarship and assistance in expanding my
knowledge at Johns Hopkins University. It has inspired me to take up the challenge
of completing degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics and
Statistics. This dual degree is very challenging, but fun. It allows me to see the
world in a Biological and a Physical Sense. Through my work experience, I can see
different aspects of engineering relative to my academics and also the other way
around. With my two majors, I will be able to contribute in making the world a better
place.
-Simon Ammanuel '15
given me the ability to see engineering in both the academic stage and in the real
world application, through the help of Marlow Industries, Inc. The II-VI Foundation
has helped me by providing this scholarship and assistance in expanding my
knowledge at Johns Hopkins University. It has inspired me to take up the challenge
of completing degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics and
Statistics. This dual degree is very challenging, but fun. It allows me to see the
world in a Biological and a Physical Sense. Through my work experience, I can see
different aspects of engineering relative to my academics and also the other way
around. With my two majors, I will be able to contribute in making the world a better
place.
-Simon Ammanuel '15
