2022 CIE/USA-DFW Young Achiever Awards

Application Deadline Extended to July 18th, 2022!

(Supplemental materials can be submitted later, see note below)

The Young Achiever Award (YAA) is one of the flagship programs of CIE/USA-DFW. The YAA is designed to encourage the younger generations of CIE members to achieve high academic performance, develop leadership skills, develop a strong interest in science and engineering, and excel in extracurricular and community volunteer activities. These well-rounded skills will enable them to become strong leaders in this very competitive global marketplace and achieve the greatest possible impact in our community.

YAA recipients will receive a trophy, a scholarship award, and a lifetime CIE membership.  They will be featured in the CIE/USA-DFW Chapter Annual Convention Proceedings with a picture and a list of accomplishments.

Eligibility – APPLICANT: 

• Has achieved the highest levels in academic, STEM, leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities
• As of May 2022, was a 10th or 11th grader
• Cannot be a prior YAA Award recipient
• One or both parents are lifetime members of CIE/USA-DFW, apply here
• Must submit a YAA application: click here:  2022 Young Achiever Award Application
• Must be able to attend the YAA award presentation rehearsal (TBD) and the ceremony at the CIE/USA-DFW 2022 Annual Convention (Saturday, September 24, 2022)

List of Key Items you’ll need for the APPLICATION:

• A 1- to 2-page BIO essay that describes your academic achievement, strong interest in STEM, active community service, extracurricular activities, and your personal aspirations.
• Your TOP 5 Academic honors or awards.
• Official High School Transcript – If you are unable to receive an official transcript directly from your school, please have them send it by email to: yaa@cie-dfw.org. The official transcript should show coursework and grades up to the 2022 Spring Semester.
• For completed college coursework, including dual credit coursework, submit official transcripts of the credits issued by the college or university.
• Make a list of 2-3 extracurricular activities that are important to you. Please include a description of the activity, the number of hours in a week you participate in that activity and your role.
• Community Service: In an Excel, Word, or PDF file, provide the name of the organization(s), the time frame, the number of hours per month and a brief comment about the impact your service had on your leadership development and your community.  If you want to share additional information, you can write a short essay and send via e-mail to yaa@cie-dfw.org.  For the hours that you list, please be prepared to provide certificates or other documentation.
• Recent portrait photo in JPEG format (headshot with formal dress and clear background; resolution higher than 720×480). NOTE:  This picture will be used for the Award Ceremony and the Convention Proceedings booklet.
• A 2- to 3-minute video (MOV or MP4 format) to introduce yourself, your achievements, your leadership, your passion, etc. (landscape style; resolution higher than 720p; phone video clip preferred.)
• Please select a TEACHER and a COMMUNITY Service or Extra Curricular Coach/Sponsor/Mentor (see form links). Choose carefully and be sure to pick someone who is familiar with you and your achievements AND is willing to write the letter.  These letters should be manually sent via e-mail to yaa@cie-dfw.org.

Note: If you need to request your transcript and/or request recommendation letters, please submit the application by the due date (July 18, 2022) and ask your school, teacher, or community contact to send the document(s) separately to yaa@cie-dfw.org on or before August 15, 2022.

Downloadable Recommendation Forms:

 YAA Teacher Recommendation Form

YAA Community-Recommendation Form

All applications are due by 7/18/2022 (supplemental documents from school and community contacts are due by 8/15/2022).

2021 YAA Recipients

Congratulations to the 2021 Young Achiever Award (YAA) winners. YAA promotes and recognizes exceptional academic excellence in STEM, and active involvement of extra-curricular activities and community service.

Representatives from Oncor, TI, AT&T and Diodes presented the Young Achiever Award virtually on September 25, 2021..