Knox Scholarship in Engineering

Recipients shall be enrolled in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Recipients shall have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Recipients shall be citizens of the United States as permitted by Federal and State law, and University policy. Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.9 on a 4.0 scale. First preference shall be given to students who have made recent improvements in their academic performance as determined by the administering authority. Second preference shall be given to students who have demonstrated leadership as evidenced by participation in extracurricular or community organizations and activities as determined by the administering authority. Examples of extracurricular activities include involvement in recognized student organizations, professional organizations, or community service. All awards shall be for one (1) year and may be renewed at the discretion of the administering authority so long as recipients continue to meet the above stated criteria. This award shall be made available to students of junior or senior class standing.