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Application Deadline
All application materials must be postmarked no later than February 10, 2012. Applications received after the post-mark date will NOT be considered.

Application Format
Applicants must fill out the Proton OnSite online application and submit a paper application packet in order to be considered. The application packet must be submitted with multiple copies in the order specified in the instructions. [Download application packet instructions]

Conditions of Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a senior currently enrolled in a U.S. high school
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
  • The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0 (weighted) in high school
  • Applicants must declare a science or technology-related major, or intend to pursue a major in one of these fields

Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on:

  • Outstanding academic performance, ability and promise;
  • Commitment to further education and a career in a science or technology related field;
  • Strength of Application;
  • Demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement;
  • Financial need.

Selection Process
During the selection process, the selection committee reads and reviews all applications. Each applicant is evaluated on the criteria listed above. The committee then determines a list of Proton OnSite Scholars. The final award recipient(s) – Proton OnSite Scholars – will be determined from this list. Each Scholarship Award recipient will be contacted by telephone regarding the committee’s decision.

Duration of Awards
It is the intent of the Proton OnSite Scholarship program to support incoming undergraduate students for up to a maximum of four academic years. Renewal of scholarships is in accordance with the standards established by the Scholarship Committee and is subject to annual review by an authorized official that certifies that the Scholar is:
  • A full time student with a declared major in the science or technology fields listed on this web site
  • In good academic standing: a minimum GPA of 3.0 and meets all the criteria of standard academic progress as established by their university
Learn More
For details on what you need to submit to apply for the scholarship, including essay questions, please visit the "Apply" page. 		Calendar
Important Dates

October 2011
Proton OnSite Scholarship online application and materials available by request and on the Proton Energy web site.

February 10, 2012
Deadline for submission of all application materials (must be postmarked by this date)

February – April 2012
Selection Committee meets to review applications.

April 2012
Proton OnSite Scholar(s) approved by selection committee

April 2012
Proton OnSite Scholar(s) contacted by telephone and publicly announced by the Proton OnSite Scholarship Committee

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