The Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects established the Scholarship Awards Program to Arab American Engineering students.

The Award of a scholarship is to be presented to an undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering, architecture, or information technology with preference to the undergraduate students. The objective is to promote engineering, architecture, and information technology as worthy professions and to foster stronger ties between the Association and the Arab American Community. The number and value of the scholarship(s) will be decided every year based on the amount raised by the Education and Career Enhancement Committee for this purpose and will be presented at a function of the Association.

• Must be a Student Member of AAAEA, Capital Area Chapter or a child of a current member of the association.
• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently studying in the field of engineering, architecture or information technology at an accredited four year College or University.
• Applicants must complete the AAAEA Scholarship Award Application and submit all required documents. All Applications will be acknowledged within fifteen (15) days after the deadline.

In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, applicants must:

• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average, GPA, of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION and mail it postmarked by June 3, 2011 to AAAEA Capital Area Chapter (MD, VA, and DC), PO Box 391, Ashburn, VA 20146, Attention: Scholarship Program.
• Provide a certified transcript indicating course grades and cumulative grade point average. Transcript must be mailed directly from the institution in a sealed envelope.
• Provide one recommendation letter from a faculty member at the college where the applicant is attending college.
• Submit an essay about a current national/international issue being addressed by Engineers, Architects or Information Technology professionals. This should include recommendations as to what actions and activities that engineers, architects, or information technology professionals need to take in order to improve the situation.