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Introduction to the Solinsky Engineers Program

The Solinsky Engineers Program is an annual initiative offered by Clarkson University's Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This program brings together up to 100 of the university's top first-year engineering students to live, learn, and grow each year.

Solinsky Engineers Benefits

Every Solinsky Engineer is awarded the following benefits:

• $5,000 per year, for up to four years of undergraduate study at Clarkson, totaling $20,000.
• The opportunity to live in a residential community of like-minded peers on the Solinsky Engineers Living and Learning Floor.
• Participation in projects and group discussions, group and individual meetings with alumni leaders in manufacturing, and visits to manufacturing companies.
• Engineering shop skills courses and micro-credential programs that enhance the formal curriculum by focusing on cutting-edge technologies, business, and leadership development.
• Priority access to a 4+1 Master's program with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing, including a tuition scholarship to participate in the MS program (domestic students only).
• Dedicated access to additional mentoring and advising from Coulter School faculty and staff.
• Dedicated access to additional career counseling from staff in the Career Center.

Solinsky Engineers Eligibility

To be considered for the Solinsky Engineers Program, students must meet two basic criteria:

• Choice of Clarkson academic major.
• High school converted GPA of at least 3.0. The following majors are eligible:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Studies
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Software Engineering

Application Process

To apply for the Solinsky Engineers Program, follow these steps:

Step 1: Apply to Clarkson University

Apply to Clarkson University using the Common App or Clarkson App. Eligible students will automatically have a checklist item added to their "To Do List" in their Application Status Portal after completing their Clarkson application.

Step 2: Essay or Video Submission

Choose one of the essay topics and submit a short essay of no more than 500 words, along with a résumé. The essay topics are:

• Describe and/or show a hands-on project that you have worked on or would like to work on in the future.
• Describe what excites you about the prospect of being an engineer. Alternatively, submit a short video of a project you've worked on that you are passionate about.

Step 3: Résumé Submission

Submit a résumé that summarizes your relevant experiences to date, including personal information, education, and other relevant sections.

About the Program

The Solinsky Engineers Program is made possible by the Ken & Grace Solinsky Engineering Leadership Challenge, a $32 million financial commitment to advance engineering education at Clarkson University.