Patriots Jet Team Foundation - Philip E. Gannon College

Patriots Jet Team Foundation

Philip E. Gannon College Engineering Award Program

Purpose

The Patriots Jet Team Foundation (“PJTF”), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, located in Byron, California, is pleased

to announce its 2023 Philip E. Gannon College Engineering Award Program (“Program”). These awards are being

made possible by the generous support of the Philip E. Gannon Foundation, San Francisco Bay Area Engineering

Council, and Engineers Club of San Francisco.

This Program is for high school students who have a keen interest in obtaining a college degree, certificate of

achievement, or equivalent in an engineering discipline at an accredited community college or 4-year college /

university. Program award recipients must be accepted and enrolled in an engineering program before any award

funds are distributed. It is the responsibility of the Program award recipient to notify the PJTF once enrolled in an

engineering program, which must occur within six months of being notified as an award recipient. Program awards

can only be used for tuition, fees, text books, learning materials, campus housing / meals, or transportation expenses.

These are one-time, non-reoccurring awards and offered under the following two (2) application categories:

• Community College Award (2-year Certificate of Achievement, or equivalent) $2,500

• College / University Award (4-year BS Degree Program) $5,000

Program awards are made as PJTF funds and, as such, the PJTF reserves the right to select the Program award

recipients based on the PJTF evaluation process, including eligibility requirements, content of application

packet, and personal interview. The PJTF will act as the final arbiter regarding all matters regarding this Program.

Eligibility

All applicants for the Philip E. Gannon College Engineering Award Program must meet the flowing criteria:

1) Applicants must be in high school at the time of submitting their application.

2) Applicants must be 1) involved in a PJTF Educational Partner Program (e.g., Engineering, STEM, AFJROTC) OR 2)

participated in an PJTF School Outreach Activity, OR 3) involved in an PJTF Learning Center Program.

3) Applicants must submit a completed Application Form (see page 2).

4) Applicants must submit three (3) short essays as described in the Application Form (see page 2).

5) Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation sent directly to the PJTF by an educator or counselor.

6) Applicants must have an official high school transcript sent directly to the PJTF by an administrator.

7) Applicants must complete a personal interview if selected as an award finalist.

8) Applicants must submit the attached photo / video release form.

Submittal Deadline

Please return a completed application packet by Monday, April 24, 2023 to be considered for a Program award. Please

submit an application packet, letter of recommendation, and transcripts to Don Paiva, PJTF Executive Director and

Board member, by email at dpaiv[email protected]. If you have any questions, please send via email to Don Paiva.

Selection Criteria

The PJTF will select Program award recipients based on the eligibility criteria described above, application packet

content, personal interview, and through its evaluation process.

Payment of Award

Program awards will be distributed directly to the college under the name of the Patriots Jet Team Foundation for the

benefit of the award recipient. The PJTF reserves the right to distribute all or a portion of the scholarship funds directly

to the award recipient. The PJTF will determine the distribution process and timeline for these awards.

Patriots Jet Team Foundation

Philip E. Gannon College Engineering Award Program

Application Form

The PJTF is excited to offer you the opportunity to apply for the Philip E. Gannon College Engineering Award

Program. We are looking for students who have a keen interest in pursuing a career in engineering. The

PJTF application process is designed to help us learn about you, your interest in engineering, and career

aspirations. Please complete and submit this application form and essays with your award application

packet by the deadline noted in the “Submittal Deadline” section (page 1) of this document.

Student Name: ________________________________________________________ Age: ________

Address: ____________________________________________________________ APT # ________

City: ______________________________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: __________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Telephone: Home: _______________________________ Cell: ______________________________

School: ______________________________________________________ Grade: ________________

Parent / Guardian Name: ___________________________________ Cell: ______________________

Email Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Please indicate which Program award (select only one) you are applying to receive:

 Community College Award (2-year Certificate of Achievement, or equivalent) $2,500

 College / University Award (4-year BS Degree Program) $5,000

Student Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Parent / Guardian Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________

Essay Questions

1) Please prepare a one-page essay introducing yourself. This should include your interests, career

aspirations, academic background (with GPA, weighted / unweighted), extracurricular activities,

and community service. Also, please share your thoughts about what makes you a unique applicant.

2) Please let us know (in less than 300 words) why this award would help further advance you towards

achieving your career aspirations, including any financial need considerations, if applicable.

3) Please list all college engineering programs for which you have applied and indicate any that have

accepted you into their program. Also, please let us know your top program choice and why?