Financing a college education is a formidable challenge but determined students will always find a way to make it happen. They can, for instance, look into the various scholarships awarded by a number of institutions. These often cater to applicants of a certain background and field of study. Prospective engineers have plenty of options to choose from, most of which will be listed at their school’s admissions office. Below are just a few of the most promising opportunities for engineering students:
Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship
Amount of Aid: $5,000
Eligibility Criteria: Open to current undergraduates in the US or Canada, of good academic standing, who are taking up courses in Engineering/ Engineering Technology, Telecommunications/Information Technology, Computer Science/MIS, Pre-law, or Political Science. The students must already be enrolled and studying full-time to be considered.
Application Process: Students must submit a one-page biography, an essay, and an application form, which is available on their site. The finalists may be asked to provide a copy of their transcript of record. The deadline of submission is usually in the month of January prior to the school year for which the aid is being sought. The winner will receive notification by March.
Additional Information: This scholarship is given out by the Energy Telecommunications & Electrical Association (ENTELEC), which is based in Irving, Texas. Mr. Black was ENTELEC’s General Counsel.
TELACU Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount of Aid: up to $5,000, renewable for up to 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be a first-generation college student from a low-income family with a GPA of at least 2.5. They must be enrolled on a full-time basis for the next succeeding academic year. Incoming freshmen may apply. TELACU prefers applicants that come from underserved communities around California, Texas, and Illinois. Successful candidates may be required to attend weekend seminars throughout the academic year if they are studying at local colleges. Priority is given to business, science, technology, engineering, and math majors, especially those attending schools, which provide matching funds in Southern California.
Application Process: Application forms must be submitted before the March deadline. Those that show the most potential will be invited for an interview with the selection committee. The panel will evaluate the applicants based on extracurricular involvement, academic achievement, financial need, leadership qualities. TELACU is interested in developing not just intellectuals but also community leaders.
Additional Information: TELACU also provides scholarships for outstanding graduate students through the David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellowship. They also have another undergraduate scholarship program for business and engineering students which is partly funded by Toyota.
Amount of Aid: $45,000 to $50,000
Eligibility: The applicant must be a US citizen, between 19 and 26, who is a college senior or a graduate of a participating university. This scholarship is for those who wish to pursue graduate studies in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Exceptional academic achievement must be demonstrated through course grades, creative work, and letters of recommendation. Those who have extensive laboratory experience and internships are preferred. Involvement in extracurricular activities is a plus. The selection does not discriminate based on marital or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Process: The deadline of the submission of application falls on the second Tuesday of November. This should include a personal statement, a proposed program of study, letters of recommendation, and the application form.
Additional Information: Successful applicants will get the chance to study at the prestigious Cambridge University as a full scholar for 9 to 12 months with living allowance and opportunities to travel around Europe.
Author Bio
Today’s guest article comes from Ryan Ayers. He is a writer who creates informative articles in relation to education. In this article, he describes a few engineering scholarships and aims to encourage further study with a OU Masters in Electrical Engineering Online.
