12th Grade General or Engineering Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500 to $1,000 in two categories:
Students must select only ONE scholarship category. Engineering Scholarship: Students who seek to obtain a college degree in an engineering field may select this category. General Scholarship: Students who seek to obtain a college degree in any field of study may select this category. The application period will begin January and ends March
Oratorical Competition
The Oratorical Competition gives students a chance to showcase their oral and written communication skills. The competitions are open to students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). The competition reflects an increasing need to assist our students with developing and enhancing their oral and written communication skills in order to be competitive in the global workplace. The application period will begin January and ends March 31. Students must win 1st place at the chapter level in order to compete at the region level, then win 1st place at the regional level in order to compete at the national level. Students must disclose prior competition experience.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Student Competition
The STEM competition was expanded to promote science, engineering, and technology (STEM) capabilities at the local and national level. For the youth, the STEM-SC will also serve to advance their social and economic well being in the United States and internationally.
The competition is designed to introduce and encourage students to embrace STEM concepts and professions. The competition project will give students a quality learning experience and challenge them to develop important STEM competences. No prior experience is necessary to participate in the competition. Students must work with a subject matter expert (SME) as a mentor.
Students must win 1st place at the chapter level in order to compete at the region level, then win 1st place at the regional level in order to compete at the national level. Students must disclose prior competition experience.
The Chapter participates in various community service events throughout the region. From Adopt a Teen for the Holidays to Feds Food To Feed at both Silver and Platinum levels.
Members volunteer for the When Adults Read With Children Everybody Wins! program. Members visit local Washington D.C. schools during their lunch hour and during this " Power Hour" members mentor students in reading.
