Wallace Invitational for
Scholarships in Engineering (WISE)

High school seniors can compete this year on
Friday, November 12, 2010.

MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS WISE is held in November of each year for the following academic year. Scholarships are given to entering freshman for four years of study. About 20 different merit-based scholarships are awarded: one $20,000 Bomhoff scholarship, $15,000 Wallace scholarships, $12,000 Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems scholarships, $10,000 Cessna and Beech scholarships, and many more! Additionally, females competing in WISE with a 26 or better composite and math ACT scores automatically receive a scholarship of $4,000. Minority students will also receive a $4,000 scholarship.

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS As part of the competition, but separate from the merit-based scholarships, there are 17 $10,000 need-based GEEKS scholarships available. To be eligible for these GEEKS (Great Expectations: Engineering Kansas Scholars) scholarships, your FAFSA must indicate financial need. Interested students will submit a one-page financial need essay explaining the their financial situation and how a GEEKS scholarship would allow them to achieve their goals.

CHALLENGING COMPETITION At the competition students are judged on their team work, critical thinking and reasoning skills. The main event is a group project with an individual essay response to the group project. Final scores combine judges scores from the group project and individual essay, high school GPA, math ACT, and composite ACT scores. This score in addition to the application are used to match students to the scholarships for which they qualify.

COME SEE WHAT WSU ENGINEERING HAS TO OFFER In addition to the competition, students have the opportunity to meet current engineering students and faculty, enjoy a lunch with Mrs. Wallace, attend information sessions and take guided tours of the engineering labs and facilities.

Requirements: High school seniors interested in competing must complete an application after the following:

• Apply for admission and be admitted to WSU
• Submit an official high school transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Submit ACT scores to WSU (recommended 26 or higher composite score)
• Declare a major in Aerospace, Bioengineering, Computer, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Undecided.

Registration for the 2010-2011 competition is now open.

Apply Now! 

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