Day: September 16, 2025

Scholarship – Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (miSWCS)

The miSWCS is offering a $750 Scholarship to eligible applicants through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Academic Year. 

  • Students can also download the Application form from the miSWCS website, or they can request the form directly from the Chapter Secretary.
  • Here is the web-site link (forms are about ½ way down the page): https://www.miglswcs.org/awards-and-scholarships/scholarships/ 
  • Applications for the scholarship must reach the Scholarship Committee by November 7, 2025. The recipient will be selected by November 24, 2025.
  • Applications should be emailed to: Daniel F. Kesselring, Secretary Michigan Chapter SWCS, 113 North Dr. E. Marshall, MI 49068 | kesselring@miglswcs.org

LEED Training – Fall Webinars

We are writing to share an exciting opportunity for your students and faculty this fall: new LEED training workshops. With the LEED exam changing in 2026, these sessions are an excellent way for students to build their expertise in sustainability and earn their credentials before the new, more challenging exam is implemented.

We would be grateful if you would share this invitation with your students and faculty in The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University. As a friendly reminder, your students can use the code ‘green’ to receive a $100 discount.

We appreciate you distributing the information below, as past students have found these workshops to be incredibly valuable. Please CC or respond to this message once it has been distributed.

LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Enrollment

  • LEED is the #1 Sustainability Certification: LEED is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, but, people can also become LEED accredited highlighting their expertise about what it takes to work and build sustainably.
  • Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.
  • Open to All: Works for students of any major, with no prior experience required.
  • Lifetime Credential: Students who pass before 2026 get to keep their credential for life and won’t have to take the more difficult new exam.
  • Affordable: Discounted pricing makes it accessible for all students.

Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material to ensure that your knowledge is solid and practical. This approach significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam’s historically low pass rate.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

October 4 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
November 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
December 20 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST   – OR –
On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks – all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It’s the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Have a great rest of your semester,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
USGBC Faculty+1-416-824-2677

Scholarship – Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association

This year, the WTBA is offering four scholarships totaling $16,000.  We will select two Engineering winners ($5,000) and two Engineering Tech winners ($3,000).  Winners are honored during the WTBA/WisDOT Contractor-Engineer Conference in January in Wisconsin Dells.

Applications will remain open through Friday, Nov. 7.  Scholarship information can be found here https://wtba.org/scholarships/.

Scholarship – ASCE Goodell Scholarship

2025 Goodell Scholarship

The Northwest Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers annually awards a scholarship to recognize the unselfish contributions to the civil engineering profession made by Mr. Harvey Goodell, a notable Northwest Branch leader and
member. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded this year.

Applicants must have permanent residence within one of the following counties within the Northwest Branch geographical area: Adams, Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lincoln, Marathon, Monroe, Oneida, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, or Wood.

Applicants must have completed, or will complete in the present semester/quarter, at least one full academic year of study in the engineering curriculum.

Applicants must be attending, or plan to attend in the following semester/quarter, an ABET accredited civil engineering institution.

Application materials and additional information is available on the ASCE Northwest Wisconsin Branch Website at: www.ascewinw.org/scholarships/

Applications are due 5:00 PM November 26, 2025

Scholarship – Michigan Section ITE

Please find attached information regarding the 2025 Michigan Section ITE Scholarship Award. 

ITE Michigan Section Scholarship Applications – 2025

Things to do:
• Complete the attached one-page application form (Page 2)
• Prepare a one-page double-spaced on My Future in Transportation
• A short biography (150 words or less) and a photo
• One-page resume
• Submit the form, paper, a short bio with a photo, and a resume to Dr. Kuilin Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu) by October 17, 2025 – he will review the application, complete a Professor/Advisor form, and send your package to ITE Michigan by October 24, 2024.

Note: Applicant must be a student member of both the Michigan Section and ITE International.
To become an ITE International Student Member, complete an application online (ITE Website: www.ite.org) as soon as possible. Please reach out to Mohsen Naghdi (mnaghdi@mtu.edu), the President of MTU ITE Student Chapter, for membership and joining MTU ITE Student Chapter.

Past Michigan Tech Awardees:
Violet Hung, 2024
Yingtong Tan, 2023
Zhongda Liu, 2023
Alli Hummel, 2022
Skaylar Callis, 2021
Sara Dancy, 2021
Corrina Kostrzewa, 2020
Zoe Wahr, 2019 

Scholarship – Barry Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards available to undergraduate students in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The primary eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • The student must demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a Ph.D. and a research career.
  • A strong academic record (typically GPA > 3.6).
  • Sophomore standing (the award could apply for two years) or junior standing (for a one-year award).

Applicants must also have prior research experience, ideally resulting in conference presentations or publications. Please note that fourth-year engineering projects are not considered competitive unless they can reasonably be expected to lead to scholarly publications.

Interested students should simply review the program website at https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/ and complete the preliminary information form.

HDR’s Third Annual Winter Break Reverse Career Fair

HDR’s Third Annual Winter Break Reverse Career Fair will take place on December 29, 2025, at HDR’s Rosemont, IL office.

This event presents a valuable opportunity for students to explore various career paths within engineering and observe how different disciplines collaborate to achieve great things. We’ll have professionals from a wide range of specialties, including:

 Transportation Hydraulics Roadway
Environmental Science Rail Renewable Resources
Structures & Bridges Oil & Gas Construction
Building Engineer Services Resources Waste Water

Students will hear presentations, engage in group discussions, and connect one-on-one with our engineers. Former interns will also share their experiences and answer questions about what it’s like to work at HDR.

As a 100% employee-owned, global engineering firm with nearly 14,000 employees across 200+ offices, we are committed to investing in our employees and empowering them to take charge of their careers while providing expansive opportunities at every stage.

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this event with your students. In the past, professors have helped by emailing the invite, posting it on bulletin boards, or sharing it in student lounges or department offices. 2025 HDR RCF Invite.jpg

Scholarship – 2025–2026 ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Application

The 2025–2026 ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Application is now available. Last year, ACEC/Michigan scholarship recipients received a combined total of $27,000 at the State level plus $20,000 at the National level, and we look forward to continuing this support for the next class of engineering leaders.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have lived, worked, or attended school in Michigan,
  • Have been employed by a consulting engineering, surveying, or architectural/engineering firm within the past 24 months,
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance, work experience, references, and community involvement,
  • Submit an essay on the question provided.

We kindly ask that you share this opportunity with eligible students.

Application portal: https://acecinstitute.awardspring.com/
Deadline to apply: January 7, 2026

Scholarship – Engineering Education Foundation (EEFA)

Engineering Scholarships

Scholarship Program

The Engineering Education Foundation of America (EEFA) scholarships are awarded to students who are studying engineering. EEFA continually engages in efforts, outreach and fundraising to expand this scholarship program in both the amount and value of scholarships awarded. 

Scholarship recipients are announced annually at the Foundation Gala.   

The Engineering Education Foundation of America wants to help fund your education as an engineer or land surveyor. For the 2024-25 academic year, the EEFA Scholarship Program awarded nearly $55,000 in scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering at ABET accredited institutions!

  • Fall applications for 2025 will open September 15th and will close November 23rd.

Students can apply for EEFA scholarships year-round. There are two annual Review cycles – one in the Spring and one in the Fall.

  • Applicants to the Fall 2025 period will be notified of their results in January 2026.
  • Applications completed after the Fall deadline and before April 29, 2026, will be eligible for the Spring 2026 Review cycle.
  • Applicants to the Spring 2026 period will be notified of results in June 2026.
  • Notification deadlines may be adjusted based on application volume.

How to Apply:

  • The EEFA Scholarship Application – https://engineeringfoundation.org/application.