Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship

The Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship was developed to assist students studying electronics and engineering majors, who need financial assistance to attend college. Each year, one scholarship is awarded to one individual who is studying electronics or engineering majors. Danny was a friend and mentor to many NHCFAE members, with a passion to help those in need. Especially those whose dream was to achieve higher education. Danny began his career in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after graduating from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

The Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship was established in his memory. On March 26, 2008, Danny succumbed to a long battle with cancer. Danny was a member of NHCFAE for twelve years and during six of those he held the position of Regional Chapter Director for the Western Pacific Chapter. He served one year as the Vice President to finish out a term that was left vacant. Eventually, he became the National Director of Resources for two and a half years, until the time of his passing.

Danny’s spirit of honesty, along with his loyalty, humor and friendship is sincerely missed by those who had the honor of knowing him.

Eligibility

• Major field of study must be in Engineering/Technical (ONLY)
• Must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Current DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients
• Applicants must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school at the time the scholarship is awarded.
• All applications must be submitted by June 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Applications received after the application deadline will NOT be accepted.

Details

Current application period February 13, 2024 to June 1, 2024. The NHCFAE Scholarship Selection Committee evaluates applicants on the following criteria:

• Engineering/Technical (ONLY)
• Financial Need
• Academic Achievement
• Student Activities
• Honors/Awards
• Community Involvement
• Leadership
• Personal Qualities and Strengths
• The NHCFAE Scholarship Selection Committee evaluates application packages and all decisions by the committee are FINAL.
• After scholarship is awarded recipients will be asked to write a short article for the NHCFAE FAAmilia magazine.
• After scholarship is awarded scholarship recipients will asked to video under 60 seconds explaining their educational goals and how the scholarship will help achieve them.
• Scholarship recipients will be acknowledged during the Annual National Training Conference.
• Scholarship names will be published in the NHCFAE website and in our FAAmilia magazine.