Join Us!
Who can participate?
LEED is offered specifically to women and student groups who are historically underrepresented in the field of engineering: African Americans, Latina(o)s, Southeast Asian Americans (Hmong/ Cambodian/ Laotian/ Vietnamese), and Native Americans/ Alaska Natives.
Applicant attributes: An academic profile demonstrating the ability, initiative, and determination to achieve an undergraduate degree in engineering.
Eligibility and selection criteria:
- High school senior at the time of application
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale)
- Preference for women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic minority groups
- Advanced course work in mathematics, science, and engineering (if offered)
- A record of service, involvement, leadership and commitment to diversity.
- Project Lead the Way and FIRST Program participants are encouraged to apply.
How do I maintain my LEED scholarship?
Newcomers are always welcome! Here are the requirements for becoming eligible to apply for a LEED Scholarship or for maintaining your LEED Scholarship.
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Attend each monthly LEED community meeting. Your presence is important for building a community in the college. The meetings promote social, professional and academic development in the diverse student community.
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Show evidence of taking advantage of academic support at least once each semester by doing one of the following:
- Enroll in Supplemental Instruction for Physics, EMA or Math 234
- Attend Drop in Tutoring on the fourth floor of Wendt Library
- Use “Tutor by Request” as a tutor or a participant
- Form a tutor-facilitated study group.
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Volunteer to promote diversity on campus, once each semester, through service to:
- LEED itself, by helping to organize activities, etc.
- Other diversity organizations on campus
- Diversity outreach activities in the community
- By becoming a LEED peer mentor
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Enroll in Engineering Career Services by the end of your freshman year. A refreshed resume will be required each year for scholarship renewal.
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Stop in to visit the Diversity Affairs Office 1147 Engineering Hall, and introduce yourself.