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Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program (ISSP) 2013-2014 Application Package

MISSION STATEMENT
To encourage students to excel in their engineering curriculum, and pursue a career in the rotorcraft industry.

PROGRAM GOAL
The Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program seeks to prepare participants for full time employment opportunity at Sikorsky
Aircraft Corporation, by providing appropriate training, mentoring and job assignments geared towards development of a
meaningful technical career.

DESCRIPTION
The ISSP provides tuition assistance to talented students pursuing studies in Aerospace Engineering,
Mechanical/Materials Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or Computer Science at a
four-year accredited college/university. Scholarship recipients will receive a $10,000 award per academic year paid
directly to their academic institution. The scholarship award is renewable annually given the recipient meets the continued
eligibility requirements of the program.
The scholarship recipient will complete a minimum of two 10-week paid internship at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation each
year scholarship assistance is awarded. The first internship will be completed at Sikorsky Aircrafts headquarters in
Stratford, Connecticut. However, subsequent opportunities may be available at facilities in Fort Worth, TX, Coatesville,
PA and West Palm Beach, FL pending requisitions. Each recipient will be assigned an engineering mentor for the duration
of their summer internship. Recipients will also be reimbursed for up to $3,500 for their incurred summer housing and
travel expenses.

PROCEDURE
1. Carefully read the Eligibility Requirements and Letter of Understanding. Sign and date the Letter of Understanding.
2. Submit the following application materials to the Program Coordinator(s) to the email listed below before the
scholarship deadline of February 28th, 2014:
Item No.
1
2

Required Application Material


Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program (ISSP) 2013-2014 Package

Official Transcripts for all colleges or universities attended


Two letters of recommendation from Dean of Engineering, a Faculty member, or an
Advisor. If any letters of recommendation are being sent separately from the application
material an explanation must be provided with the application material. (OPTIONAL)
Typed essays regarding the following:
1. Why a career with Sikorsky Aircraft interests you? (250 words)
2. Name some situations in which a leader may fail. Tell us about a time you failed as a
leader and how you recovered? (250 words)
A plan of study that contains the class requirements for graduation, expected graduation
date, and course plan for the upcoming academic year.
A current copy of your resume.

Signed and dated Letter of Understanding.

Completed

Daniel Boyd & Danica Jordan


Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program Co-Chairs
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
GPSIKISSP@UTC.COM
Application material must be received by February 28th, 2014.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
INITIAL ELIGIBILITY:
1. Applicant must be at least a full-time sophomore enrolled in an undergraduate engineering and/or computer science
degree program (per those specified in the program description).
2. Applicant must have a graduation date no earlier than Dec 2015; Seniors are encouraged to apply if their graduation
date falls after May 2015
3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
4. Applicant must be authorized for permanent or temporary employment in the US.
5. Applicant must be available to work a 10-week summer internship each year scholarship assistance is awarded

CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY:
1. Recipient must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or greater at the end of each semester. Failure to
maintain the required CGPA for any given semester will result in probationary status. Any subsequent failure to
maintain the required CGPA for any given semester will result in termination of the scholarship.
2. Recipient must abide by the Sikorsky code of conduct, ethics, and all other policies/procedures during the course of
their summer internship. Failure to abide by these guidelines will be grounds for termination of the scholarship.
3. Recipient must submit a plan of study which details the classes he/she intends to take for the upcoming academic
year, any intended co-op programs (no tuition will be provided during co-op participation), graduation date, and
requirements for graduation.

It is expected that the scholar will adhere to the plan of study.

The scholar must put any deviation from the plan of study in writing to the scholarship committee.

Any deviation entailing extending the scholarship award requires a request for an extension, which will be
evaluated by the scholarship committee.

Payment of tuition for the upcoming semester is contingent upon receipt of an updated plan of study and official
transcript including the preceding semester. The plan of study must indicate which courses have been completed
and a brief status report describing the scholars' progress through the curriculum.

4. Recipient must remain in an engineering curriculum. If recipient sits out or works for any portion of the academic
year (summer session not included), he or she must be enrolled and matriculating in school for at least one semester or
two quarters or trimesters of the year.
5. Recipient must complete a 10-week internship each summer prior to the sponsored academic school year. A minimum
of two internships is required.

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First internship must be completed at Sikorsky Aircrafts headquarters in Stratford, CT.

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Subsequent internships can be completed at facilities in Fort Worth, TX, Coatesville, PA and West Palm Beach,
FL pending requisitions.

6. The recipient may substitute a school sponsored cooperative work program for the required Sikorsky summer
internship. However, the start date of the co-op cycle must fall between May 1 st and June 30th of the given year.
7. Recipient must receive a rating of Progressing or higher on the Performance Feedback Tool (PFT) used to evaluate
the scholars performance to mutually agreed upon objectives for the internship.
8.

Recipient must participate in all ISSP related training, workshops, community service events or any other activities
scheduled during the summer internship.

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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge all the information provided in the accompanying application is true and
correct, and authorize Sikorsky Aircraft to obtain information from such sources as it deems necessary in connection with
this application. I understand that falsification or willful omission of any material information submitted to Sikorsky
Aircraft by me for award consideration may result in the loss of eligibility for receipt of awards.
I acknowledge that I have no existing commitment, expressed or implied, to work for any employer(s) during the required
ten-week summer internship periods associated with this scholarship and pledge that, if selected as an Igor Sikorsky
Scholarship award recipient, I will accept no such employment.
I understand that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation will only provide payment for my tuition and academic fees directly to my
academic institution upon successful completion of the eligibility requirements. Payments will only be provided for up to
six academic semesters of undergraduate study in one of the specified engineering curriculums. Payments will only be
provided for courses taken during the regular school sessions. Payments will not be provided toward any additional tuition
expenses incurred by the student during off-campus studies.
I understand that Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation reserves the right to discontinue the Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program or
to change the eligibility requirements and policies at any time. Any changes made will become effective the upcoming
academic year.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and accept the eligibility criteria and internship requirements for the
Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Program award. I agree to abide by the conditions set forth by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in
the Igor Sikorsky Scholarship Announcement and Letter of Understanding. I understand that any failure to do so will
result in the revocation of the scholarship award and accompanying internship opportunities with Sikorsky Aircraft.

Signature:

Full Name:
Date:

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APPLICATION FOR IGOR SIKORSKY SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSORED BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
An Equal Opportunity Employer

(Please Complete All Sections)


Date:

PERSONAL DATA
LAST

Name:

FIRST

Present mailing address:

City:

Street:

City:

State and Zip Code:

DATE
Present address Until:

Permanent Street Address:

Street:

MIDDLE

State and Zip Code:

Telephone Number with Area Code:

Telephone Number with Area Code:

Name of a contact person

at permanent address:
Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Permanent Resident?
Applicants that are Permanent Residents must provide a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551).

HIGH SCHOOL CREDENTIALS


HIGH SCHOOL NAME:

CITY / STATE:

GRADUATION DATE (Mo/Yr):

GRADE AVERAGE:

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY CREDENTIALS


COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY:
MAJOR(s):

ENTRANCE DATE:

EXPECTED GRD. DATE:

GRADE AVERAGE:
Are you currently receiving a tuition based
scholarship? Check which applies:
No:
Partial:
Full:

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ACADEMIC HONORS / AWARDS
Include Honor Roll, Dean's List, National Merit Scholarship, etc.**

HIGH SCHOOL:

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY:

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES


For each activity listed, please indicate dates involved, time commitment, leadership positions held, and distinctions received.**

HIGH SCHOOL:

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY:

COMMUNITY SERVICE
For all service listed, please indicate dates involved, your time commitment, and the extent of your participation **

HIGH SCHOOL:

COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY:

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ACADEMIC REFERENCES
References from high school or college / university: do not include relatives **
(1)

(2)

Name:

Number, Street

Position:

City, State, Zip

Name:

Number, Street

Position:

City, State, Zip

ESSAY
Prepare the following brief essays in paragraph format

1. Why does a career with Sikorsky Aircraft interest you? (250 words)

2. Name some situations in which a leader may fail. Tell us about a time you failed as a leader and how you
recovered? (250 words)

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