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Scholarship – ASCE Goodell Scholarship

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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

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Scholarship – Michigan Section ITE

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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 

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Scholarship – Barry Goldwater Scholarship

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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.

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HDR’s Third Annual Winter Break Reverse Career Fair

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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

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Scholarship – 2025–2026 ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Application

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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

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Scholarship – Engineering Education Foundation (EEFA)

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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. 

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Job Posting (intern/full time) – Delta Airport Consultants

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Full time work?

Delta Airport Consultants is actively looking for aviation enthusiasts to start work full-time in their Richmond, VA office in January or June 2026! Year 2 can be in another Delta office location if desired!

Check out their website to learn more about our LAUNCH program – https://www.deltaairport.com/.

Learn more about our LAUNCH Program through our info session. The recording can be found at https://deltaairport.webex.com/deltaairport/ldr.php?RCID=1f86c0fcde4d35c0e3e8ab2cda6953ff and the password is dJcg7ZC7.

Summer internship?

Delta Airport Consultants is looking for civil engineering students for their Summer Aviation Experience. Join us to experience the world of aviation at various Delta offices from June through July, with an option to stay on board for some actual pilot training in August! We’re planning to take off the week after the 4th of July but otherwise give you the chance to see a project from design through bidding and construction, hone your CAD and Civil 3D skills, and get a taste of aviation, including the opportunity to fly!

Apply at https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/careers/. Submit your resume and tell us why you’re interested. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Upcoming deadlines:

  • October 10th
    • Apply by the above date to be considered for 2026 SAE & 2026 LAUNCH starts! We are conducting rolling interviews, so the sooner you apply, the earlier you will be considered!

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Job Posting (internship/full-time) – Delta Airport Consultants

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Delta Airport Consultants, Inc. takes civil engineering concepts and applies them to the planning, design, and development of airports. Are you interested in transportation, water resources, land development, construction, or airports? We might be a great fit for you!

Looking for full-time work?

We are actively looking for aviation enthusiasts to start work full-time in our Richmond, VA office in January or June 2026! Year 2 can be in another Delta office location if desired!

Learn more about our LAUNCH Program at our 30-minute info session on Tuesday, September 2nd at 4:00pm EST. Join us on a Webex Video Call! (Interested but can’t join? Reach out to Maria at mscarpa@deltaairport.com.)

Looking for an internship?

We’re looking for civil engineering students for our Summer Aviation Experience. Join us to experience the world of aviation at various Delta offices from June through July, with an option to stay on board for some actual pilot training in August! We’re planning to take off the week after the 4th of July but otherwise give you the chance to see a project from design through bidding and construction, hone your CAD and Civil 3D skills, and get a taste of aviation, including the opportunity to fly!

Apply at https://www.deltaairport.com/about-us/careers/. Submit your resume and tell us why you’re interested. Feel free to reach out with any questions! Upcoming deadlines:

  • September 1st
    • Apply by the above date to be considered for our first round of interviews!
  • October 10th
    • Apply by the above date to be considered for 2026 SAE & 2026 LAUNCH starts! We are conducting rolling interviews, so the sooner you apply, the earlier you will be considered!
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