Just a reminder, applications for the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors 2023 scholarship are being accepted.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 15, 2022.
Each year the Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association (MSFA) awards at least one scholarship to a full time junior, senior, or graduate student studying biosystems, civil or environmental engineering; or a related natural resource planning program with a specialization related to the mission and goals of the MSFA at a Michigan University. This year’s scholarship award amount is $4,000.
The MSFA Scholarship Application can be submitted virtually on the MSFA website (Academic Scholarships – Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association (mifloods.org)).
In addition, the Association of State Floodplain Managers Foundation has announced the opening of the Future Leaders Scholarship Application for up to $20,000.
Future Leaders Scholarship Application Survey (surveymonkey.com)
ITE Michigan Section Scholarship Applications – 2022
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 November 4, 2022 – he will review the application, complete a Professor/Advisor form, and send your package to ITE Michigan by November 11, 2022.
Note: Applicant must be a student member of ITE International.
To become an ITE International Student Member, complete an application online (ITE Web site: www.ite.org) as soon as possible.
Past Michigan Tech Awardees:
Skaylar Callis, 2021
Sara Dancy, 2021
Corrina Kostrzewa, 2020
Zoe Wahr, 2019
https://www.apa-mi.org/docs/APAM_Application_for_Scholarship_2022.pdf
APAM Scholarship Program ensures the future of the asphalt industry and that of asphalt as
America’s leading choice in paving materials.
Purpose
• An incentive for students to be interested in the asphalt paving industry
• A workforce with training in asphalt technology; and
• An incentive for colleges/universities to offer training in asphalt technology
Eligibility
• The scholarship program currently provides funding for undergraduate or graduate
students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year
college or university or two-year technical institution in Michigan and interested in
pursuing a career in the HMA Paving Industry.
• Financial need will not be considered and scholarship awards are renewable up to two
years or graduation, whichever occurs first, on the basis of satisfactory academic
performance and continued eligibility for the program.
Deadline: October 21st
First year students, the Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program is offering up to four $500 scholarships this fall. The application is attached to this email, and the deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, October 14, 2022. These scholarships are renewable each year that the applicant remains involved with the Rail Transportation Program, and participates in the Railroad Engineering and Activities Club. Scholarship renewals will increase to $1000 in the second year, $1500 in the third year, and $1500 again in the fourth year. Details are at http://rail.mtu.edu/rail-industry-scholarships#overlay-context=education I’ve also attached the flyer for this scholarship program. Let me know if you have any questions!
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David Nelson, PE
Senior Research Engineer
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michigan Tech Transportation Institute
301 Grover C Dillman Hall
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
906-487-1734
ACEC/Michigan is planning to award over $15,000 – $20,000 to approximately 5 engineering and surveying students enrolled in an ABET accredited College or University. Applications are now available on the ACEC/M website, and are due by January 6, 2023. Applicants will be judged on a written essay, their work experience, employer/faculty recommendations, community involvement and their GPA.
The Great Lakes District of the Institute of Transportation of Engineers is proud to offer a scholarship of $1,000 to an Undergraduate Student. The competition is open to all undergraduate students who are enrolled full time in Civil Engineering or a transportation-related field at universities and colleges located in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Scholarship winner will also receive free meeting registration to the 2023 Great Lakes Annual Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward exceptional students who have expressed an interest in the transportation industry.
The scholarships will be evaluated on the following four criteria:
- Academic Achievement/Publications (0-5 points)
- Academic Achievement/Publications (0-5 points)
- Career Goals and Objectives (0-10 points)
- ITE Involvement (0-5 points)
Scholarship applications are available in electronic version (Undergraduate Application) . All applications must be received by Close of Business on November 4th, 2022. Please submit all applications to Student-Young Member Activities Co-Chair Cole G. Villalobos at:CVillalobos@hrcengr.com
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Cole Villalobos at (616) 754-9217 or Tyler Krage at (507) 450-9305.
The deadline for submittal is November 4th, 2022. Scholarship winners may be required to submit a personal blurb or interview to be featured in the Great Lakes ITE Newsletter. Eligible applicants are students that have participated in a program at any point during the year prior to November 2022.
Below is the ACEC/Michigan scholarship application for the 2022-2023 school year. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is January 6, 2023. The application is also available on the ACEC/M website.
ACEC (American Council for Engineering Companies) is a professional engineering organization that provides membership and representation to engineering firms and their employees. Our chapter represents over 100 firms from all over the State of Michigan.
This scholarship is open to students who have worked for a consulting engineering, surveying, or architectural/engineering firm within the past 24 months. Criteria is based on GPA, work experience, school and work references and community activity. Applicants must also write an essay answering the question provided.
Last year, ACEC/Michigan awarded $20,000 in scholarship money to 7 students.
On Monday, October 3, 2022, SmithGroup will open applications for our 2023 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Scholarship program. The scholarship’s mission is to provide students from historically underrepresented groups with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals while also working to create a more diverse and inclusive design industry.
Five scholarships are awarded annually that include $6,000 in tuition support and a paid summer internship at any one of SmithGroup’s office locations in the United States where the student’s discipline is available. Eligibility and application requirements are available at smithgroup.com/jedi-scholarship prior to the application portal opening.
SmithGroup is committed to expanding the pipeline of the next generation of design talent and improving the built environment by representing the communities we serve with design.
The Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors (WSLS) Foundation and supporting vendors would like to announce scholarship opportunities for surveying students for the 2022-2023 school year (See Attached PDF). Applications are currently being accepted through the WSLS website (see this link: https://www.wsls.org/scholarships). Please feel free to contact me with any questions concerning these scholarships.
Last year we only awarded 5 of the 8 Annual Institute scholarships. We are hoping to have a better application turnout this year. Our goal is to help make an impact on the future of our profession.
Regards,
Howard Herrild III, PLS
WSLS Education Committee Chair