Vernon T. Swain, P. E. / Robert E. Chute, P. E. Scholarship

The Maine Society of Professional Engineers awards TWO (2) scholarships for Graduating High School seniors each Spring.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS:

APPLICATION DATES:  Please see the current-year forms in the folder linked below.  Forms are typically available in December for the upcoming Spring award.

Applications will be accepted via USPS mail only, with a postmark deadline indicated on the forms (Typically mid-March)

Link to Forms on Google Drive folder

Applications must be in hard copy Electronic applications will not be accepted. Applications must be postmarked by the date listed on the current-year forms.

The application form and instructions can be downloaded above. Questions should be directed to Colin C. Hewett, P. E. at chewett@hwengineers.com.

SCHOLARSHIP FILING DEADLINE:

Vernon T. Swain, P. E. / Robert E. Chute, P. E. Scholarship Program, postmarked by March 27, 2026

Student Checklist:

• Test Scores are above minimums
• Applicant is resident of Maine
• Counselor or Principal has signed application
• Applicant has signed application
• Applicant has applied to a university or college with EAC-ABET curriculum accreditation
• Certified transcript is included, properly executed with explanation of grading system
• Essay included, double spaced, typewritten with applicant’s name
• Two letters of Recommendation
• APPLICANT HAS RETAINED A COPY OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION

The following criteria will be used by MeSPE as a basis for selecting scholarship winners:

Grade Point Average (GPA) 20 Points

Recommendation of at least two teachers 15 Points

Essay 20 Points

Applicant activities, work experience during school and summer break 15 Points

Composite application 10 Points

SAT scores 20 Points

Total 100 points