Worthwhile to Help High School Youth

WORTHY Worthwhile To Help High School Youth Mentoring/Scholarship Program

Building a brighter future County/Charlottesville City limits; be a 10th or 11th grader To help develop tomorrow’s technical talent, Northrop for the 2010-2011 school year; plan to major in science, Grumman’s Electronic Systems (ES) sector, headquartered technology, engineering, or math; be enrolled in college near Baltimore Washington International Airport, preparatory curriculum; be able to maintain a 3.0 grade introduced the WORTHY (Worthwhile To Help High point average while enrolled in the program and have School Youth) mentoring program in September of 1998. earned a 3.0 for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the application period; and be able to secure a Department This program was successfully introduced to the of Defense Clearance (must be a U.S. citizen to qualify). Charlottesville/Albemarle area in 2007. To date, 12 local students have benefited from being mentored by some of Additionally, the program seeks students who participate in ES’s many talented employees. During 2010, up to five school or community activities and demonstrate strong additional students will be added to the program. leadership and good communication skills. Participants should express a desire to pursue a college degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. To apply for the WORTHY Program, students must be recommended by their math/science teacher and school Mentoring and much more guidance counselor/representative or community leader. As part of the program, each mentee is assigned to two mentors. Mentees will spend one full day each month with Selection their mentors, who will provide an introduction to the The focus and primary objective of the WORTHY program business world, keys to achieving success, career guidance, is to select Albemarle County high school students who are and academic advice. challenged by their environment, available resources and support systems, yet demonstrate the academic excellence Mentees in the WORTHY Program may be eligible for and leadership ability necessary to successfully complete part-time summer enrichment opportunities through college studies in science, technology, engineering, or Northrop Grumman as available in order to help them to math. compete in the job market after college graduation. For more information, contact Nikki Forbes at (434) 974- Upon successful completion of the program, Northrop 2411. Completed applications must be submitted to: Grumman will provide eligible mentees with multi-year partial scholarships to attend an accredited college or WORTHY Program c/o Nikki Forbes university. Northrop Grumman Corporation/Sperry Marine 1070 Seminole Trail Eligibility Charlottesville, VA 22901 To be considered for participation in the WORTHY Program, applicants must reside in Albemarle County; by close of business on April 30th, 2010. Finalists may be attend a public high school within Albemarle interviewed, and all applicants will receive a written response by early June. WORTHY Mentoring/Scholarship Application

Name: Last First Middle Social Security Number Address: Number & Street City State Zip Telephone: (Include Area Code): Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No

Cell Phone Number: Email address: 9 10 School Now Attending Current Grade Level

School City State Zip Address Advanced Placement College Prep Business Principal (Full Name and Title) Curriculum

Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)

Parent(s) Address (if different from above) City State Zip

Mentees will be assigned to two mentors who will spend several hours each month with them, providing an introduction to the business world, keys to achieving success, career guidance and academic advice. They will also have the opportunity to assist their mentors with projects. Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to participate in activities outside of the corporate environment to foster cultural exchange.

Mentees in the WORTHY program will be offered part- time, summer employment with Northrop Grumman in order to help prepare them to compete in the job market after college graduation.

Supplementing these work assignments will be learning experiences focused on engineering and information technology.

Upon successful completion of the program, Northrop Grumman will provide the mentees with multi-year partial scholarships to attend an accredited college or university of their choice, as well as summer internships or part-time employment. What is your planned college major?

List the organized activities you have participated in while attending junior high/high school. Years Intra- Inter- During After Activity Office(s) Held Active Grade(s) Mural scholastic School School

List your organized outside-of-school activities (community groups, etc.). Activity Office(s) Held Years Active Grade(s)

Have you been or are you currently employed? Yes No Hours From To per School Summer Type of Work Month Year Month Year Week Year Job Do you have other responsibilities in addition to school? Yes No Hours From To Per School Responsibility Month Year Month Year Week Year Summer

What honors or awards have you received during your junior high/high school years? Academic Honors or Awards Non-Academic Honors or Awards (Science, Math, etc.) (Musical, Athletic, etc.)

Are you a member of any honorary societies (e.g., National Honor Society)?

Briefly describe three of your key strengths: 1.

What is your favorite: Book School Subject Movie Hobby

Write a short essay addressing each of the following topics (you may attach additional pages):  What is your favorite subject? Explain why.  What is your planned college major/career goal? Explain why.  What challenge or difficulty have you faced? How did you respond?  What are three things that really motivate you? Explain why.

Please type (double-spaced) or print your short essays and attach to this application.

WORTHY Applicant Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature: IN ADDITION TO YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS

RECOMMENDATION (ONE TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT’S MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER AND ANOTHER BY A SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR/REPRESENTATIVE OR COMMUNITY LEADER) Based on your knowledge of this WORTHY Mentoring/Scholarship program candidate, please make a brief statement about your perception of his/her qualifications. Please address the following: leadership skills, academic excellence, planned college major, maturity level, and environmental challenges.

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS In order to be considered for the WORTHY program, you must submit a current transcript of grades. Please have your guidance counselor forward an official copy of your transcript in a sealed envelope to:

WORTHY Program c/o Nikki Forbes Northrop Grumman Corporation 1070 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, VA 22901

Questions regarding this form or the application process may be directed to: Nikki Forbes at (434) 974-2411 ([email protected]) or

February 2010