Chesapeake Chapter 2026 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarships
Purpose: The INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter seeks to award merit-based scholarships to undergraduate and/or graduate level students for commitment to the engineering field of study and to aid them in accomplishing their career goals.
For 2026 there are two INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter STEM scholarships available
1. The Chesapeake Chapter or Family member scholarship ($5,000) is available to members of the Chesapeake Chapter or family members of the Chesapeake Chapter member that meet the criteria as outlined below.
2. The Open Scholarship ($2,500) is available to all applicants that meet the criteria as outlined below.
Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate:
Academic Competitiveness & Well‑Rounded Achievement Applicants should present strong academic performance and evidence of being a well‑rounded college student through coursework, leadership, extracurricular involvement, or relevant project experience.
STEM Field of Study with Systems Engineering Relevance Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a STEM discipline that directly supports or aligns with Systems Engineering. Eligible fields include (but are not limited to): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum GPA Requirement Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Exceptional performance or circumstances may allow consideration for applicants with a slightly lower GPA at the discretion of the evaluation committee.
STEM‑Based Merit Focus All Chesapeake Chapter Merit Scholarships are strictly STEM‑based, and applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to STEM education and professional development.
Please note: Students who anticipate a degree in other sciences, like pre-med, pre-law, biology, environmental, or any form of engineering that does not address/support systems engineering, are not likely to receive this scholarship. Award is payable directly to the student.
To access application, please navigate to Resources > Academic Scholarships page.
Applications deadline is September 30, 2026.
Submit to: scholarship@incose-cc.org
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Collaboration with Washington Metro Area (WMA) Chapter - Steve Dam presented on October 26, 2024!
Abstract: In a presentation titled, “Tides of Triumph: A Celebration of Digital Engineering Success,” Mr. Daniel Hettema, Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling & Simulation (DEM&S), will describe how DEM&S and the Department is moving the Digital Engineering (DE) needle forward. This includes addressing challenges in transitioning to full digital implementation with the Defense Industrial Base. By recognizing and celebrating small wins, DEM&S aims to foster organizational change that will accelerate DE acquisition, delivering more effective solutions to the warfighter. In his presentation, Mr. Hettema will challenge attendees to take on the role of change managers to meet key initiatives in progress. The session will pinpoint critical transition points for analysis and operational efficiency, as well as identify potential gaps for future needs. To leverage the benefits of DE processes and tools for optimizing designs in the virtual world, each Service developed implementation plans to realize the focus areas outlined in the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy (NDS). DEM&S was featured at the Digital Innovation Center of Excellence (DICE) Digital Engineering Conference in Idaho Falls, ID, on April 30 through May 1.
About the Speaker: Mr. Daniel Hettema is the Director of Digital Engineering, Modeling and Simulation within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. In his role, he oversees DoD-wide strategy & policy and promotes best practices for the advancement of digital tools and techniques across the lifecycle.
Under his leadership; participation has doubled in the Community of Practice, visits to the Digital Engineering Body of Knowledge (DEBoK) have increased 30-fold, and the first-of-its-kind of DoD and Government Agency interactive collaboration event has been established. Daniel brings extensive experience in both industry and government; In addition to the DoD, Daniel has supported both the DOE and IC.
He has held leadership roles in multiple professional organizations, holds a B.S. in Systems Engineering from George Mason University, a M.S. in Space Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, and is a level four SysML modeler
INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter President, Sean McGervey, kicks off 2024 by addressing the Chapter and discussing "30 Years of Transformation: What Does It Tell Us?".