College scholarships from Lockheed Martin?

I've been thinking about a career in engineering and heard Lockheed Martin has scholarships for college students. Does anyone have experience applying to these or know what they're specifically looking for in applicants?

Lockheed Martin does indeed offer scholarships to engineering students. It's called the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program. As the name suggests, it primarily targets undergraduates studying in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

The scholarship traditionally considers high school seniors and freshmen/sophomores in college who are U.S. Citizens. It provides a significant amount of funding—recipients can get up to $10,000 per academic year, renewable for up to four years or until they get their bachelor's degree (whichever comes first).

The application usually opens in the first quarter of each year (typically January), but it's best to verify the exact timing on their official website or Appily, which also lists these opportunities.

As you'd expect, the selection criteria veers towards academic achievement. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, but standing out usually means you're performing notably above that mark. Besides that, they also look for demonstrated leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. This can include anything from internships, research projects, or anything that shows your passion for your chosen engineering discipline.

For engineering specifically, they're about the usual suspects: civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, computer, and industrial engineering, along with some others. Computer Science is included as well.

An interesting feature of the Lockheed Martin scholarship is that it aims to support students who are underrepresented in the Engineering and Computer Science domain, including individuals who identify as female, people of color, and individuals with disabilities. It's also designed to help students with financial need, particularly those who are first-generation college students.

However, bear in mind that this is a highly competitive scholarship, given the prestige of the company and the substantial monetary award.

I hope this gives you a clear idea about the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship. Good luck!