Category: Scholarships

Scholarship: Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors

On behalf of the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS), I am pleased to inform you that the scholarship application is now open:  https://www.mnsurveyor.com/page/scholarships

Also, I would like to inform you that the MSPS Board of Directors recently approved a travel budget to help cover seminar fees, lodging and travel expenses for students and faculty to attend our annual meeting. 

Scholarship: Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers

Each year the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers awards up to five scholarships of at least $2,000.  These scholarships are a one-year grant for direct educational expenses.  Students may re-apply in subsequent years.

Please share the following scholarship opportunities with undergraduate students pursuing an education in a field of study that will open opportunities to work in the crushed stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral mining industry in Illinois or a career teaching Earth Science or Geology.  More information, including scholarship requirements and an online application, can be found at https://www.iaap-aggregates.org/education-foundation-scholarship.html.

Education Foundation Scholarship

(apply online)

This scholarship supports students learning and training to be the next generation of professionals in the industry.  Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry such as (but not limited to):

  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Mineral Science
  • Mining Engineering

Joanne Kluessendorf Memorial Scholarship

(apply online)

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote the education of individuals seeking a career in teaching Earth Science or Geology to students or the general public. Applicant must be majoring, or intends to major, in a curriculum which will be compatible with a career in education.  Possible areas of study may include Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, or Natural History Museum Programs.

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Feel free to reach out to the IAAP office if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Jodi CroweOffice Manager

Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers

1115 S. 2nd Street | Springfield, IL 62704

217.241.1639 Office | 217.241.1641 Fax

jodi@iaap-aggregates.org

Scholarship: Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association

The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association is pleased to announce that it will award at least two students scholarships again in 2021. We are currently accepting applications. Deadline to apply is Thursday, November 4th.

One Engineering Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.- The award is open to undergraduate students studying civil engineering or construction engineering enrolled at an accredited Wisconsin university or Michigan Technological University as of fall 2021.- Preference will be given to those applicants who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry (with an interest in asphalt pavements).- Special consideration will be given to Wisconsin residents with sophomore or junior status as of the 2021-2022 academic year.

One Engineering Technical Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.- The award is open to engineering technology students enrolled at a Wisconsin technical college as of fall 2021.- Preference will be given to those applications who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry (with an interest in asphalt pavements).

The criteria for application is similar to previous years and we offer an easy-to-use online application form. Please share with anyone interested in applying. For more information please visit:
http://www.wispave.org/wapa-scholarships

or
http://www.wispave.org/2021-wapa-scholarship-application

Thank you for your consideration and, as always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there’s any way we may be of service.

Brandon Strand

Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association

strand@wispave.org

(608) 609-8024

The East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Scholarship

The East Michigan Association of Energy Engineers is awarding $1,500 scholarships for the fall of 2021 to selected students beginning or continuing studies in energy engineering, energy management, or sustainability. Interested students must send a letter of personal recommendation from a faculty member of the school that the student attends that describes the student’s academic standing and character.  The student must also provide a short essay explaining why energy engineering, energy management, or sustainability is their chosen field of study.  The essay must be 300-500 words. The deadline for submission is August 15, 2021. Scholarships will be awarded by September 1, 2021, and will include a 1-year membership to the East Michigan Chapter of AEE. 

Scholarship Application

Scholarship – ASCE (Mackinac & Zuidema)

The Michigan Section of the ASCE encourages the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession by qualified and interested students. To that end, the ASCE Michigan Section offers financial support through two scholarships. These scholarships have been endowed through the efforts and generosity of individual Civil Engineers and leading Civil Engineering companies throughout Michigan. Applications are due by Memorial Day

Mackinac Scholarship: Named in honor of Michigan’s #1 Civil Engineering Project of the 20th Century by the ASCE Michigan Section membership in December 1999, the Mackinac Scholarship is intended to recognize a premier Civil Engineering student from Michigan. The award will be presented annually, and will consist of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year (totaling $10,000 over a two-year period) to a student entering his or her junior year at an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program. The award considers merit, personal initiative, and financial need and encourages both participation in a student chapter of ASCE and contributions to the advancement of student engineering.

Zuidema Scholarship: Named in honor of an outstanding Past-President of the Michigan Section and the Western Michigan Branch of ASCE, the Marvin L. Zuidema Scholarship Award is presented annually to a student member of ASCE who has made a contribution to the advancement of student engineering activities. This award will consist of a one-time grant of $1,500, and considers academic performance as an indication of preparation for a future career in Civil Engineering. The Zuidema scholarship is available to either a junior or senior in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.

Click the link below to access more detailed information and the application itself. 

ASCE Michigan Section Scholarship application 

Scholarship: Asian American Architects and Engineers (AAa/e) Foundation

The Asian American Architects and Engineers (AAa/e) Foundation is offering $30,000 in scholarships and grants ($5,000 for each award) to students and professionals studying/working in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (AEC) industry.

For the AEC Education Grant, applicants do not need to be an AAa/e member but membership is only $8.00 for students in case they would like to benefit from other perks. You can apply for AAa/e membership at: www.aaaesc.org/membership_join.

You can visit their website at https://www.aaae.ngo/scholarship/ to learn more about the requirements and apply for the scholarships or grants. The deadline to apply is May 28, 2021.

Scholarship: ASCE – Mackinac & Zuidema Scholarship

The Michigan Section of the ASCE encourages the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession by qualified and interested students. To that end, the ASCE Michigan Section offers financial support through two scholarships. These scholarships have been endowed through the efforts and generosity of individual Civil Engineers and leading Civil Engineering companies throughout Michigan. Applications are due by Memorial Day. 

Mackinac Scholarship – Named in honor of Michigan’s #1 Civil Engineering Project of the 20th Century by the ASCE Michigan Section membership in December 1999, the Mackinac Scholarship is intended to recognize a premier Civil Engineering student from Michigan. The award will be presented annually, and will consist of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year (totaling $10,000 over a two-year period) to a student entering his or her junior year at an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program. The award considers merit, personal initiative, and financial need and encourages both participation in a student chapter of ASCE and contributions to the advancement of student engineering.

Zuidema Scholarship – Named in honor of an outstanding Past-President of the Michigan Section and the Western Michigan Branch of ASCE, the Marvin L. Zuidema Scholarship Award is presented annually to a student member of ASCE who has made a contribution to the advancement of student engineering activities. This award will consist of a one-time grant of $1,500, and considers academic performance as an indication of preparation for a future career in Civil Engineering. The Zuidema scholarship is available to either a junior or senior in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.

Click the link below to access more detailed information and the application itself. 

ASCE Michigan Section Scholarship application 

Scholarship: 2021- 2022 Upper Peninsula Road Builders

On behalf of the Board of the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Fund, attached is the application for the 2021- 2022 Upper Peninsula Road Builders family of scholarships.  These scholarships are given annually to Civil Engineer and Survey Engineering students at Michigan Tech University. The scholarship application has information on selection criteria as well as information about the UP Road Builders and the people who have set up endowments in their name under this family of scholarships.

Scholarships applications are due to May 28th, 2021 by 5 pm.

Scholarship: MTU CEE Pipeline Partner Scholarship

The CEE Pipeline Partner Scholarship program is an opportunity for students to connect to grow their civil and construction industry networks while receiving an up-to-five-year, recurring scholarship. The scholarship is thanks to partnerships from a growing list of civil and construction industry firms, including Jay Dee Contractors, Rowe Professional Services, Great Lakes Engineering Group, JL Kloote, Dan’s Excavating, AJAX, Fieldstone Architecture and Engineers, and Anlaan Corporation.

To be eligible, students must major and make progress in civil engineering, geospatial engineering, or construction management, while maintaining a 2.5 GPA. As part of the program, students will be connected to civil and construction industry representatives.

Students receiving the scholarship will be required to post their resume for review by the Pipeline Partners, post a video about themselves and their interests, and write a thank you to the Pipeline Portal Partners.

Students will receive the support from the Pipeline Portal Partners such as preparation for preparing for interviews, connections and mentors in the civil and construction industry, and ultimately cultivating internship and full-time employment opportunities through the partnerships.

Deadline for submission: Preference will be given to recipients apply by March 10th. However, scholarships will be awarded until all resources have been exhausted.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/GvwaiVLVncSdgh7cA

Scholarship: Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi)

The Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) is proud to announce that we are offering a College Scholarship Program.

Eligibility

SEAMi is offering a minimum of (2) $1,000 Scholarships to any current or future Undergraduate Civil Engineering Student focusing in Structural Engineering at an ABET Accredited Michigan College or University.

Note: Michigan residency is not a requirement to apply.

Procedure

Completed Applications including full transcripts must be sent and postmarked no later than March 31, 2021 to the address noted on the Application.

Applications will be reviewed by impartial judges and winners will be chosen based on:

·         Academic Performance

·         Future Goals and Aspirations

·         Current and Past Activities

Notification

Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 1, 2021 by written letter. 

Follow the link below to download the Scholarship Application. We look forward to seeing your application and helping make your college experience an enjoyable one!

SEAMi Scholarship Application