HENAAC is now Great Minds in STEM!
HENAAC™, a non-profit organization promoting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, is creating a new overall name to the organization – Great Minds in STEM™. We are doing this to reflect the expanded role of our Education Programs and other efforts we are taking to promote STEM careers in underrepresented communities.

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HENAAC Scholars Program
Great Minds in STEM™ has a goal of providing over $200,000 in scholarships in 2010. The sponsors listed below are making this goal a reality by providing multiple scholarships in their specific fields.

Scholarship dollar amounts for the sponsors listed below range from $500 to $5,000. The total number of scholarships awarded will be based on final contributions given to the scholarship program by July 30, 2010.


Application
The Application Deadline has passed, please check back soon for the new deadline and application.

How to Apply
Great Minds in STEM™ encourages all engineering, applied science, computer science and math students to apply this year. Here are the steps you should follow to submit your 2010 application:

  1. Download the 2010 application.
  2. Submit your completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation, essay and resume in one envelope by the postmark date of April 30, 2010.
  3. You only need to submit one application and accompanying materials to be considered for all the sponsored scholarships.
  4. Great Minds in STEM™ will determine the various scholarships you quality for based on your submitted application.
  5. Great Minds in STEM™ will send you an e-mail confirmation by May 30, 2010 indicating that your application is either complete or incomplete.
  6. The Selection Committee will meet to determine the 2010 scholarship recipients.
  7. If you are selected as a 2010 HENAAC scholar, you will be notified no later than July 31, 2010.
  8. All Great Minds in STEM™ scholarships will be presented and awarded at the Annual HENAAC Conference in Lake Buena Vista, FL on October 7-10, 2010.
  9. Great Minds in STEM™ provides complimentary registration and hotel accommodations for all scholarship recipients. Qualifying students may also receive transportation support.
  10. Scholarship recipients MUST attend the conference to receive the scholarship.
Forward all application materials to:
Great Minds in STEM™
ATTN: HENAAC Scholars
3900 Whiteside Street
Los Angeles, CA 90063
2010 Scholars Program Sponsors
HENAAC - Student Leadership Award - Graduate
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.0


HENAAC - Student Leadership Award - Undergraduate
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.0


HENAAC- High School Senior/College Freshman
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.0


HENAAC - Viva Technology Scholarship
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Participated as a College Captain at a Viva Technology Program



Northrop Grumman Corporation
Majors:

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Systems Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Sophomore through Senior standing (graduating no earlier than December, 2011); Leadership experience; Interest in Northrop Grumman and/or the industry; Relevant internship/co-op experience, a plus


Status: U.S. Citizen
Lockheed Martin
Majors:

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Must be able to work in the United States


Status: Undergraduate, Graduate–Masters only
Rockwell Collins
Majors:

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Must be an active and enrolled student; sophomore or junior status; be available to accept, if offered, at minimum one Rockwell Collins co-op or internship prior to completion of degree; serve as ambassador for Rockwell Collins and participate in organized Rockwell Collins activities as appropriate



HENAAC - Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC)
Majors:

Computer Science and Computer Engineering


GPA: 3.0


Verizon
Majors:

Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems and Mechanical Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending a college or university located in the following states: California, Florida, Illinois, New York New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania or North Carolina


Status: United States Citizen
Shaw Industries
Majors:

Mechanical, Textile, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Sophomore or Junior status


Status: U.S. Citizen or Resident
Cardinal Health
Majors:

Pharmaceutical and Medical (including Biology)


GPA: 3.0


Victoria Alegria Tracy Scholarship
Majors:

Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending a college or university located in the Southern California area



Cummins
Majors:

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering


GPA: 3.0

Status: U.S. citizens/permanent residents
Jose F. Silva Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by Raytheon
Majors:

STEM


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending a university located in the states of Texas or California


Status: U.S. Citizen
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Majors:

Engineering, Science


GPA: 3.0


Abbott Laboratories


Requirements:

Requirements Coming Soon!



NASA - Johnson Space Center
Majors:

Requirements coming soon!


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending a university located in the NASA - Johnson Space Center area of service.



NASA Dryden Flight Research Center
Majors:

Requirements coming soon!


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Must attend a college or university located in the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center service area.


Status: U.S. Citizen
Southern California Edison
Majors:

Electrical and Civil Engineering


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending a College or University located in the Southern California area


Status: U.S. Citizen or Resident
U.S. Department of Energy
Majors:

Physics, Applied Math, Chemistry, Computer Engineering and Computer Science


GPA: 3.0

Status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
NAVSEA
Majors:

All STEM Majors


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending an MI university, active in school and community organizations and demonstrate a financial need.


Status: U.S. Citizen
Booz Allen Hamilton

GPA: 3.0


HENAAC - Student Military Award
Majors:

All STEM majors


GPA: 3.0


Chevron
Majors:

All STEM Majors


GPA: 3.0


Los Hermanos Memorial Scholarship
Majors:

All STEM Majors


GPA: 3.0


Najera Consulting Group, Inc.
Majors:

Civil Engineering


GPA: 3.0


Juan Ornelas Memorial Scholarship
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.0
Requirements:

Attending the University of Texas, El Paso



Ray & Carmella Mellado Scholarship
Majors:

All STEM


GPA: 3.00
Requirements:

Attending a college or university located in the Southern California area.



Past HENAAC Scholars Sponsors