W.W. Allen Scholars Brochure

W.W. Allen Scholars

Oklahoma State University | College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology

Advanced Technology Research Center, OSU Stillwater Campus

Engineering Excellence Begins at OSU You are exactly the type of student Oklahoma State University is seeking to join its outstanding group of future engineers. Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma, you’ll find a unique and nationally recognized land-grant and comprehensive research university. Here you can be a part of the rich history and academic excellence that will prepare you to become an intellectual leader.

Join us and achieve Your potential!

The College of Engineering was established in 1902 and is the oldest and largest engineering program in Oklahoma.

You have the opportunity to become synonymous with this prestigious reputation and become a member of the nation’s premier undergraduate engineering scholarship program as a W. W. Allen Scholar.

The W. W. Allen Scholars Program develops some of the nation’s top engineering graduates through: • • • •

intellectual growth leadership and professional development interpersonal skills, career and cultural perspectives full awareness of global forces and opportunities

“The program has given me an educational and growth opportunity that will last for a lifetime and has connected me with people who want to help me succeed.”

- Tyler Martin (left)

2013 W. W. Allen Scholars with W. Wayne Allen

“The W. W. Allen Scholars Program has significantly impacted my college career. Not only have I had fantastic mentorship and unique experiences; I’ve been empowered and believe that I really can make a difference in the world.”

- Jacquelyn Lane (right) WHAT DISTINGUISHES THE PROGRAM

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The program awards more than $104,000 in scholarship, enrichment activities, professional development and national and international travel, followed by full tuition and housing for a Master of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

As an Allen Scholar, you will receive $7,500 in scholarship awards each year for up to four years following matriculation as a freshman. This is competitive with national awards given to top engineering students.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF ALLEN SCHOLARS

ENRICHMENT

Students, such as yourself, are recruited from across the nation during the fall semester of their senior year of high school to become Allen Scholars. You have been selected based on your academic success, leadership development and capacity to become an intellectual leader. You are required to be accepted to OSU and complete the Allen Scholar application by Dec. 1 in order to apply. Scholarship Committee interviews will be in January 2015.

Much more goes into preparing you, as an Allen Scholar, for success after graduation than that which occurs inside the classrooms at OSU. The opportunity for a unique set of enrichment activities such as etiquette dinners, plays and operas truly sets the Allen Scholars Program apart from other scholarship programs in the nation.

Cambridge University located in the United Kingdom

“The W. W. Allen Scholars program has shaped my ambitions as a student and ambitions for my career. It has expanded my perspective on the field of engineering far past the classroom, and I now find myself not only looking at the technical details of an engineering problem, but also the social and economic implications that affect it.�

- Phillip White (center)

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

As an Allen Scholar, you will get to develop as a leader and learn how to enrich the quality of life for others through: • • • • •

leadership and team-building activities cultural activities and events career-planning and self-assessment activities communication-skills development one-on-one interaction with corporate and industry leaders

You will also have the opportunity to meet Mr. Wayne Allen and receive his professional mentorship. Together these elements combine to reward you while developing your potential at the highest level.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global competition is a reality for the nation’s leading industrial firms and a way of life for the intellectual leaders of those firms. As an Allen Scholar, you will graduate fully prepared to walk into any organization with an understanding of the global marketplace and its impact on that industry and this country.

The May following your sophomore year, you will have the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with other Allen Scholars and CEAT Scholars where you will visit with members of Congress and gain pivotal insight into legislature processes that affect the engineering industry.

The May following your junior year, you will have the opportunity to travel internationally. During your first three years as an Allen Scholar, you — together with Allen and CEAT Scholars — will choose countries you would like to visit in order to experience the reason behind the 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering (visit engineeringchallenges.org for more information).

A MASTER’S ABROAD

As an Allen Scholar you will have the opportunity to apply at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom immediately following graduation with a bachelor’s degree in engineering from OSU. All expenses will be covered by the W. W. Allen Scholars Program for up to one year while pursuing your Master of Philosophy.

“Be prepared – technically and professionally; Be highly focused on the job at hand, don’t worry about who gets the credit; Stay optimistic and when you detect a problem, seek a solution.”

— W. Wayne Allen

Meet the Man Behind the Allen Scholars Program W. WAYNE ALLEN

Wayne Allen is the former chairman and CEO of Phillips Petroleum Company. The success story associated with Allen’s record of achievement, leadership and service exemplifies the American dream.

His long-range vision, motivation and optimistic focus reflect the professional philosophy he shares with others.

He is a highly skilled professional who began planning and preparing his dream of becoming an engineer in high school in Stillwater, Okla. He received both his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and later his master’s degree in industrial engineering and management, from OSU. Through his many noted accomplishments, tireless efforts and commitment to educational, social and humanitarian concerns, Mr. Allen has brought great prestige and honor to himself, his family and his alma mater.

Since establishing the Allen Scholars Program, Mr. Allen has taken a personal interest in helping Allen Scholars mature

and flourish in the engineering field. Through biannual meetings with the Scholars, he has had an enormous impact on their perspective and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM • Accepted to study engineering at Oklahoma State University • Committed to majoring in and graduating with a bachelor’s degree in engineering • Prepared for study of engineering at the university level through advanced mathematics, physics and chemistry courses taken in high school • Achieved a high school GPA of 3.75/4.0 minimum and top 5 percent rank in class • Demonstrated leadership abilities and active involvement in student and community organizations while in high school • Achieved minimum national test scores of ACT=30 or SAT=1980

TO APPLY Complete the W. W. Allen Scholars Program application by Dec. 1, 2014 by visiting wwallen.okstate.edu.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Amanda Williams, Scholarship Coordinator College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology 201 ATRC | Stillwater, OK 74078 405.744.2446 | a.n.williams@okstate.edu

JOIN US TODAY!

Apply to be a W. W. Allen Scholar.

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