SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ENGINEERING STUDENTS
List below are scholarship opportunities that I have
been made aware of. Please do not limit your search for scholarships to this
list. There are others out there if you will look.
Updated 1/09/09
NEW NC Space Grant Schlorship
NC
Space Grant is currently soliciting proposals and applications from students at
its member institutions in the following areas to promote research, education,
and understanding of complex aerospace-related issues. During 2009-2010, NC Space Grant will provide
over $180,000 in fellowship and scholarship support for graduate and
undergraduate students. Awards are for
summer or academic support ranging from $1000 to $8000. Please share these opportunities ...
Student
Programs (applications due February 1, 2009):
Graduate Research Fellowships - $6,000-$8,000 awards
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/f1/
Junior/Senior Undergraduate Research
Scholarships - $3,000-$7,000 awards
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/s1/
NC Space Grant/J. Donald Cline Astronomy
Scholarship - $10,000 award
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/cline/
Freshman/Sophomore Undergraduate
Scholarship - $1,000 award
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/s2/
Community College Transition Scholarship - $2,000 awards
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/s3/
NC Space Grant/Pisgah Astronomical
Research Institute Summer Internships
http://www.ncspacegrant.org/fs/pari/
NEW MUST Schlorship
The
National Aeronautics and Space Administration is sponsoring the Motivating
Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Program, offering support to
undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
disciplines across the
The
Program offers:
A
one year competitive scholarship covering up to one-half of tuition and fees,
not to exceed $10,000 per academic year. The scholarship is renewable through
the student's junior year pro-vided that all eligibility criteria continue to
be met. Support from MUST Professional and Academic Support System (PASS)
providing scholars with an online student community and professional
development/leadership training.
A
$6,000 (10-week summer internship stipend) to participate plus transportation
and location allowance not to exceed $1,000. Students will have the opportunity
to participate in a paid intern-ship at one of ten nationwide NASA (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) centers.
Invaluable resources, insight, and experience to further STEM education
and career aspirations from the MUST Consortium, comprised of three member organizations:
Eligibility
Requirements:
·
Must be a
·
Must reside in
the
·
Be a college
freshman, sophomore or junior and hold full-time academic status at an accredited
college or university for the 2009-2010 academic year.
·
Must earn and
maintain a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(un-weighted).
·
Must be enrolled
in STEM disciplines whose majors are aligned with NASA's core competencies
(physical science, technology, engineering, or mathematics degree).
Deadline
for applications:February 2, 2009
For
more information, visit: www.hispanicfund.org , www.uncfsp.org , www.shpe.org , or
The
East Carolina Engineers Club Annual Scholarship Program is currently taking
applications for students who are currently enrolled or plan to attend an
engineering program. The scholarship program is designed to annually grant a
total scholarship amount of at least $1000 to students at colleges in eastern
Eligibility
criteria includes:
·
Student must be
enrolled in a pre-engineering college transfer curriculum or engineering program.
·
Reside within
eastern
·
While a grade average
of 3.0 or better is desired, students with a lesser grade average are
eligible. The grade qualifications will
be determined by the Scholarship committee on an individual basis with the
Executive Committee having final approval.
·
Students must
have a financial need in order to be considered.
Click
here for an application.
Department Of Defense “SMART” Scholarship
SMART
is part of the National Defense Education Program. Students who are selected to
participate in this program earn tuition and education expenses, along with
cash awards ranging from $25,000 to $41,000 per year, depending on prior
educational experience. Applications will be accepted until mid-December, with
award notification occurring each spring.
For additional information, please visit the SMART website at http://www.asee.org/smart .If you need
money and would be willing to work for the DOD for a few years, this looks like
a great opportunity when you get to state.
GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP
Click here for information
Ronald C. Harell Scholarship
This is specifically for 2+2
Students at
NC
There are a limited number of
scholarships offered to transfer students by NC State. Go here for information http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/undergrad/docs/transfer.php