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OMESSP Minority Engineering Scholarship Applications Open
Special to The Truth
Applications are available now for the 2017 Ohio Minority
Engineering Student
Scholarship Program (OMESSP) sponsored by CT Consultants,
Inc. in collaboration with Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC),
the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and New
Visions Group, LLC.
The purpose of the OMESSP is to foster minority students
majoring in civil engineering through mentorship and
financial assistance and possible internship opportunities.
The 2017 application process is currently open on a rolling
basis with award cycles beginning in May, August and
January. Applicants can view program details, past
recipients and complete the application form online at
http://www.ctconsultants.com/about-us/scholarship.
“CT Consultants is continually looking for talented
engineers. The OMESSP provides opportunities for talented
minority students seeking careers in engineering while
connecting CT Consultants with prospective young
professionals. With a history of more than 90 years of
serving clients in Ohio and beyond, CT’s success depends on
developing talent to meet client needs in the delivery of
excellent service. The firm is committed to investing in and
nurturing civil engineering talent and assisting students
with outstanding potential who are looking to participate in
the engineering field,” Chris LeGros, vice president at CT
Consulting, said.
The Ohio Minority Engineering Student Scholarship Program
offers four $2,500.00 scholarships on an annual basis to
students enrolled in accredited Ohio colleges or
universities in a civil engineering program. Since its
establishment in 2008, the program has awarded 23
scholarships totaling $57,500.00 to undergraduate students
from seven Ohio colleges and universities.
The program is open to black/African descent freshman and
upper classmen (not graduate students). To be eligible for
the OMESSP, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Students must be declared as an engineering major and
focus on civil engineering.
• All scholarship recipients must maintain a reasonable
standard of conduct as defined
by the OMESSP selection
Committee, expected of scholarship students.
Students can maintain multi-year scholarships if they
continue to fulfill program requirements and re-apply each
year. Recipients may be eligible for internship and
mentoring opportunities.
For additional requirements and information visit
http://www.ctconsultants.com/about-us/scholarship.
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