2022 SHPE TC Academic Scholarship

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Twin Cities Professional Chapter (SHPE-TC) is dedicated to providing scholarship funds and educational support systems for engineering and science students of Hispanic/Latinx backgrounds.
The SHPE-TC Academic Scholarship supports Hispanic/Latinx students in STEM fields.
The Chapter will be awarding multiple scholarships starting at $1,000.

For more detailed information about SHPE-TC scholarships email [email protected]

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Apply for A Scholarship

2022 SHPE TC Scholarship Form

​Deadline:
Complete and e-mail the application no later than May 14th, 2022 at 11:59PM CT to [email protected]

Eligibility Requirements

2022 SHPE-TC Academic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a high school senior, college or university student, or attending graduate school. The term college throughout this application includes community college. 
  
• Be a resident of Minnesota, or a student attending a college or university in Minnesota (regardless of status) 
  
• Be of Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx heritage 
  
• Have a minimum cumulative high school or college grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. 
  
• Be planning to attend, or already attend an accredited U.S. college or university in fall 2022. The term college throughout this application includes community college. 
  
• Be planning to major in, or are currently majoring in, a degree program focused on science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). See p. 3 of this application for applicable majors. 
  
• Be able to submit to SHPE-TC confirmation of your enrollment for the fall of 2022. 
  
• A video award presentation or photos may be recorded for SHPE-TC social media. Scholarship winners may be requested to participate in the awards ceremony. 

 
Application Materials to Submit 

• Application form
  
• Personal Statement
  
• Resume
  
• Letter of Recommendation 
  
• Statement of financial need including expected family contribution (provide a copy of your FAFSA or MN Dream Act application) 
  
• High school seniors: 
  
  • Copy of acceptance letter from the college/university (if available)
    
  • Official high school transcript – through January 2022 
    
• College / university / graduate school students: 
  
  • Proof of registration from the college/university 
    
  • Official college transcript – through January 2022 
    
  • First-year undergraduate students include your official high school transcript and high school GPA​

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2021 SHPE-TC Academic Scholars

SHPE Twin cities is beyond excited to announce and congratulate our 2021 Scholarship recipients!

​We want to recognize the impressive work and great accomplishments of these 6 students who are creating a remarkable impact in our local community. We are extremely proud and grateful for each and every one of the students who have shared with us their stories, we hope to continue inspiring future generations by sharing and celebrating their successes. ​​

​SHPE Twin Cities Scholarship Winners
Jensi Ocampo Sorto: Psychology - Hamline University - 3M Scholar, $2,000.00
Christina Garcia-Deleon: Mechanical Engineering - UMN - Duluth (Duluth, MN) - Stantec Scholar, $2,000.00
Athziri Marcial Rodriguez: Biology - St. Olaf College - 3M Scholar, $1,500.00
Chris Carchi: Biomedical Engineering - UMN - Twin Cities - Stantec Scholar, $1,000.00
Gabriella Trujillo: Pre-Med / Nursing - Gustavus Adolphus College - JAMF Scholar, $1,000.00
Cristina Vasquez-Huix: Pre-Med / Computer Science - Johns Hopkins University - JAMF Scholar, $1,000.00

We also want to send special thanks to our 2021 Scholarship sponsors who have said yes and continue to support the important work these deserving students are each doing! We also want to thank our scholarship review committee for engaging in the arduous work of evaluating all the applications and documents:
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Juana Sandoval, SHPE-TC Scholarship Chair
Hernan Mercado-Corujo, Engineering Systems Inc.
Annette Raigoza, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
Catherine Fleming, Kerry
Solimar Garcia, Stantec