Lee J Brockway Scholarship
Overview
The Midwest Great Lakes (MWGL) Lee J Brockway Scholarship is a regional competitive, merit based award program designed to provide financial support for high school students accepted into college. Each academic year, one (1) student will be selected as the recipient of a $1,000.00 scholarship award. The student selected should be intending to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning and design. These would include, but not be limited to, architecture, engineering, interior design, facility planning, and construction management.
Eligibility Requirements
The MWGL Region of the Association for Learning Environments seeks students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Reside in one of the following locations: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Currently enrolled in the twelfth grade.
Characteristics Sought in Candidates
The MWGL Region of the Association for Learning Environments seeks students who demonstrate a balance of the following characteristics:
- Outstanding character, integrity, and self-motivation.
- Outstanding leadership potential.
- Active participation in school and community activities.
Submission Materials
- The Lee J Brockway Application Form.
- A 1,000 words maximum essay.
- Official high school transcript through the 1st semester of senior year (or equivalent).
- College or university acceptance letter (provide a copy of your application if not yet accepted).
- Three letters of recommendation which cannot be from family members.
Submission Requirements
MWGL Region Lee J Brockway Scholarship information packets, with all required submission forms, are available upon request from MWGL Regional Director Donna Robinson at
[email protected], or online at www.a4le.org. The entire scholarship submission requirements will be accepted by email delivery to Donna Robinson, MWGL Regional Director, Association for Learning Environments. Completed application must be received no later than
5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2017.
Scholarship Conditions
The MWGL Region Lee J Brockway Scholarship can be received only once. The Scholarship may be used only for pre-approved tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Payments from the Scholarship fund may be used to supplement, but not to duplicate, benefit from the educational institution or from other foundations, institutions, or organizations. The Scholarship recipient may defer for up to one year his/her scholarship award after completion of their high school. The MWGL Region reserves the right to publish submitted winning essays.
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Lee J Brockway Award registration is closed
John N. Shaw Award
Overview
The MWGL John Shaw Award is a regional architectural design competition intended to showcase good design that results from collaboration with educators, students, and community representatives.
Eligibility Requirements
The MWGL Region of the Association for Learning Environments seeks applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The Architect of Record, the Engineer of Record and/or the Educational Facility Planner must be a member in good standing of the Association for Learning Environments and a member of the MWGL Region.
- The project must have been constructed in one of the following locations: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Projects to be considered are those that have been completed within two (2) years preceding the submittal.
Submission Requirements
John N. Shaw Award registration is closed. The submission consists of two parts:
- The application forms and the electronic portfolio
- The Exhibit Display Boards
The application and electronic portfolio requirements will be accepted by electronic transmittal to
Donna Robinson, no later than 5:00 p.m. on
February 24, 2017.
| Award Schedule |
| Deadline for Submittals |
February 24, 2017 |
| Award Selection |
March 27, 2017 |
| Award Presentation |
MWGL Regional Conference |
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Entry Fee
| Planning and Design awards |
|
$100 per project, includes 2 panels |
| Each additional panel per project |
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$50 |