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SUMMARY:2026 CIE/USA-DFW Young Achiever Award
DESCRIPTION:2026 CIE/USA-DFW Young Achiever Award\n\nApplication Deadline is July 31st\, 2026!\nThe Young Achiever Award (YAA) is one of the flagship programs of CIE/USA-DFW. The YAA is designed to encourage and recognize 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. \nYAA recipients will receive a trophy\, a scholarship award\, and a lifetime CIE/USA-DFW membership.  They will be featured in the CIE/USA-DFW Chapter Annual Convention Proceedings with a picture and a list of accomplishments. \nEligibility – APPLICANT:  \n\nHas achieved the highest levels in academic\, STEM\, leadership\, community service and extra-curricular activities\nAs of May 2026\, is a 10th or 11th grader\nCannot be a prior YAA award recipient\nMust submit a YAA application: click here: link\nMust be able to attend the YAA award presentation rehearsal (September 11th\, 2026) and the ceremony at the CIE/USA-DFW 2026 Annual Convention (Saturday\, September 12th\, 2026)\n\nList of Key Items you’ll need for the APPLICATION: \n\nA 1- to 2-page biography essay that describes your academic achievement\, strong interest in STEM\, active community service\, extracurricular activities\, and your personal aspirations.\nYour TOP 5 Academic honors or awards.\nOfficial 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\nThe official transcript should show coursework and grades up to 2026 Spring Semester grades.\nFor completed college coursework\, including dual credit coursework\, submit official transcripts of the credits issued by the college or university.\nA 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.\nCommunity 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.\nA 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.)\nTwo recommendation letters from one TEACHER and one 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 sent via e-mail to yaa@cie-dfw.org.\n\nNote: If you need to request your transcript and/or request recommendation letters\, please submit the application by the due date (July 31st\, 2026) and ask your school\, teacher\, or community contact to send the document(s) separately to yaa@cie-dfw.org on or before 7/31/2026. \nAPPLY NOW\nDownloadable Recommendation Forms:\n YAA Teacher Recommendation Form \nYAA Community-Recommendation Form \nAll applications are due by July 31st\, 2026 (supplemental documents from school and community contacts)
URL:https://cie-dfw.org/event/2026-cie-usa-dfw-young-achiever-award/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Dallas Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center\, 2501 Drive G\,\, Richardson\, TX\, 75080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention,Free Events,YAA
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