Scholarship honors past president Lawrence F. Skibbie.

• Position: NDIA News - National Defense Industrial Association

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is pleased to announce the second annual Lawrence F. Skibbie graduate student scholarship for $10,000. The scholarship is intended to support one or more advanced graduate students in engineering, science or management.

Eligibility

The applicant must be enrolled or accepted for a full-time masters or doctoral program in:

* Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautical).

* Science (Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics).

* Management--disciplines must be relevant to the interests of the NDIA mission.

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

The applicant must complete undergraduate studies successfully by the end of the summer term of 2003.

No person, nor any member of his or her immediate family, who is connected with the selection of the scholarship recipient, shall be eligible to receive the award.

Selection Criteria

The applicant must have a stared interest and career goal in the defense or national security industry.

The award will be based on student merit and needs as determined from the submitted application documents.

To apply, send the following to NDIA Headquarters:

* Undergraduate transcript.

* Graduate transcript (if applicable).

* Synopsis of how the scholarship will aid student in career pursuit (not more than 500 words).

* Recommendations from major advisor and one professor from the aforementioned disciplines.

* Proof of U.S. Citizenship.

* Endorsement of the applicant by the director of graduate programs from the institution.

* Personal resume to include positions, outstanding awards, publications (if any) and leadership capabilities.

Deadlines

* August 1, 2003 (Postmarked).

* September 30, 2003 (Award Announcement).

Direct inquiries to:

NDIA headquarters

Vice President, Administration and Finance

2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061

Ph: (703) 522-1822

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