Since 1953, the MSES Legacy Scholarship has awarded over $1.6 million to more than 1,100 deserving college students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a career within the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry. Last year alone, we awarded 20 scholarships to deserving students, totaling $39,000!
Criteria:
- Any undergraduate student who is a Minnesota resident OR any undergraduate student attending specific schools outlined on the website and enrolled in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- College junior or senior undergraduate class standing during the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
- Maintain an academic load of at least 12 credits per semester during the entire 2026-2027 academic year.
- Pursuit of a career in the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry, including:
- Government (DOT, County, City)
- Private Engineering Firms/Consultants
- Transportation Materials Suppliers
- Contractors with Transportation Focus
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Roadway Design
- Materials Testing
- Water Resources/Hydraulics
- Environmental Engineering
- ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
- Traffic Engineering
- Transportation Planning
- Pavement Design
- Land Surveying
Application and full criteria can be found here:
- Scholarship – Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society
- Note – scroll to the bottom of the page and click NEXT to access the scholarship application.
Thank you for your support of the MSES Legacy Scholarship. Please reach out with any questions.
Katie Ellis
Senior Registered Engineer
Professional Engineer: MN, WI
P 612.523.2046 | C 612.523.2046
E katie.ellis@tkda.com
3311 E Old Shakopee Rd, Suite 300, Bloomington, MN 55425