Proton Energy Systems Proton Energy Scholarship Program
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Application Deadline
All application materials must be postmarked no later than February 10, 2010.

Conditions of Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a senior currently enrolled in a U.S. high school
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States
  • Applicants must declare a science or technology-related major, or intend to pursue major in this field

Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on:

  • Outstanding academic performance, ability and promise;
  • Commitment to further education and a career in a science or technology related field;
  • Strength of Application;
  • Demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement;
  • Financial need.

Selection Process
During the selection process, the selection committee reads and reviews all applications. Each applicant is evaluated on the criteria listed above. The committee then determines a list of Proton Energy Scholars and Honorable Mentions. The final award recipient(s) – Proton Energy Scholars and Honorable mentions – will be determined from this list, as well as the scholarship value. Each Scholar and Honorable Mention is contacted by telephone regarding the committee’s decision. Finalists are notified by April 15, 2010.


Duration of Awards
It is the intent of the Proton Energy Scholarship program to support incoming undergraduate students for up to a maximum of four academic years. Renewal of scholarships is in accordance with the standards established by the Foundation and is subject to annual review by an authorized official that certifies that:
  • A full time student with a declared major in science or technology
  • The scholar is in good academic standing: a minimum GPA of 3.0 and meet all the criteria of standard academic progress as established by their university
Learn More
For details on what you need to submit to apply for the scholarship, including essay questions, visit the "Apply" page. 		2/10/2010
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Calendar
Important Dates

October 2009
Proton Energy Scholarship online application and materials available by request and on the Proton Energy website.

February 10, 2010
Deadline for submission of all application materials. (Can be postmarked by this date)

February – April 10, 2010
Selection Committee meets to review applications.

April 15, 2010
Proton Energy Scholars and Honorable Mentions approved by selection committee and Foundation

April 20, 2010
Proton Energy Scholars and Honorable Mentions publicly announced by Proton Energy Scholarship Foundation
1211 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2701     info@protonenergyscholarship.org