Scholarship Opportunity

Richard Wohler, P.E. Memorial / Hutch-Tech High School Scholarship

Offered by New York State Society of Professional Engineers, Erie-Niagara Chapter / Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Annual engineering scholarship with preference for Hutch-Tech or other Buffalo high school seniors admitted to an ABET-EAC accredited engineering program.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Be a high school senior accepted into an ABET-EAC accredited engineering program.
  • Preference is given to students from Hutch-Tech High School or another high school in Buffalo, New York.
  • Have the principal or guidance counselor certify U.S. citizenship as required by the posted application.

Requirements

  • Complete the scholarship application and obtain school principal or guidance counselor certification, including U.S. citizenship certification.
  • Provide at least two teacher recommendations, an official high school transcript in a sealed envelope, and an official SAT or ACT score report (either test, not both).
  • Submit a typed, double-spaced essay of no more than 500 words about engineering interests, intended specialization, career plans, and long-term goals.
  • List extracurricular and volunteer activities, work experience, honors and scholarships; supply the requested financial information using a FAFSA Student Aid Report or the form's financial table.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the chapter's current application for the appropriate memorial scholarship and confirm eligibility.
  2. 2Prepare the application, teacher recommendations, essay, official transcript and official SAT or ACT score report.
  3. 3Check the chapter for its next announced cycle. The posted 2026 deadline was February 28, 2026; no 2027 deadline is confirmed.

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