How to Qualify for Civil Engineering Scholarships?
There are many civil engineering scholarships
available from a wide range of providers. Colleges with engineering departments
are a popular source. Private donors, businesses and professional agencies
offer funding too.
Some civil engineering awards are only for members of specific groups. Like a certain engineering society, minority group or gender. For instance, there are scholarships that only women pursuing a degree in civil engineering can apply for.
In order to receive a scholarship, you will first need to find out if you qualify. For some, there are general criteria, and these may be open to students pursuing any STEM degree.
But other ones are set aside for students who are
or plan to major in civil engineering or a related field. Like hydraulics, dam construction and welding.
Apart from your field of study, you may also need a mix of merit (GPA) and financial need (from the FAFSA). Many providers also want to see that the program you attend is ABET accredited. Some providers also want to know what your education and career goals will be.
The National Action Council of Minority Engineers (NACME) has several civil engineering scholarships. The Chevron Scholarship awards one $5,000 scholarship. Eligible high school seniors must be studying any engineer field. To apply, eligible applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. As well as submit an essay, transcript, application and personal statement.
Why Is it Important to Apply for a Scholarship for Civil Engineers?
A civil engineering scholarship could be useful if your goal is to earn a 4 year degree. A scholarship might be useful since you generally do not to repay it back. That’s better than taking out a student loan! You may use the money to pay for tuition, books, and other college expenses.
Once you graduate, there are many possible career paths to
follow. Civil engineers tend to need a bachelor’s degree to enter the field, so this may be an option.
List of Civil Engineering Scholarships
Check out our list of scholarships below. We have 111 awards worth $356K.
This scholarship is available for Maine high school seniors who plan to study civil engineering. Students must be residents of Maine and attend a Maine high school.
SWE’s Scholarship Program is open to both SWE members and non-members; however, some do require SWE membership. This scholarship is for those who identify as a female/woman and majoring in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. Nearly 260 new and renewed scholarships valued at over $810,000.
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and are studying STEM related fields in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. This program is open to both SWE members and non-members; however, some do require SWE membership.
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to those who identify as a female/woman and are studying community college, bachelors, or graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science.
This award is for U.S. graduate students who have a bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a master’s degree in chemical or environmental engineering; an emphasis in water and/or wastewater treatment is preferred. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate students who are 18 years of age or older and are pursuing a career in welding engineering. Students must also have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
This scholarship is available for rising juniors and seniors at the University of North Florida who are majoring in building construction management or civil engineering. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This award is available for rising juniors and seniors at the University of North Florida who are enrolled in civil engineering or building construction management programs. The student must have a grade point average of 3.3 or higher.
