Other Opportunities

The B.W. and Jean Griffith Scholarship in Engineering is providing scholarships for deserving students. The scholarship is for one year only, however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. Scholarships are limited to a maximum of two (2) years. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time. Applications are due May 14, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Minnesota Surveyors and Engineering Society (MSES) Scholarship is awarded to deserving college students who demonstrate strong academic performance, financial need, and an interest in pursuing a career within the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry. Applications are due March 10, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Phoenix Energy Scholarship empowers students pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry. This program awards a $15,000 scholarship to a student with strong academic credentials who is enrolled in a degree program, such as petroleum engineering, aligned with a career in oil and gas. Applications are due June 30, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Ontogen Medtech Biomedical Scholarship is intended to support promising biomedical engineering students who are passionate about building real-world medical devices and contributing to patient impact—especially students pursuing hands-on product development, manufacturing, and commercialization pathways. Applications are due August 31, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Learner Calculus Tutoring Scholarship is open to all students studying in a STEM field. All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Scholarships are in the amount of $500. Applications are due August 1, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Laundry Guru Future Green Leaders Scholarship is open to all students pursuing a degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future. Applications are due June 17, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Shive-Hattery Emerging Professional in Engineering Scholarship is offering one $5,000 scholarship to support a student who is excited about building a future in engineering and making a positive impact through practical, thoughtful design. Applications are due April 1, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Incoming junior/senior students in civil/structural engineering, architecture, or construction management are eligible to apply for a $3,000 Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship toward their degree. First-time scholarship recipients are eligible for an all-expenses-paid
trip to the company’s California headquarters in July 2026, as part of the Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship. Applications are due March 20, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Each year the RCI-IIBEC Foundation awards up to $30,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program of architecture, architectural engineering, structural or civil engineering, construction, or building sciences. Academic scholarship applications for the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan awards are currently being accepted. The Lyons scholarship award is $5,000 and is for undergraduate education expenses for students studying architecture, engineering, construction, or building sciences. The RCI Newlan scholarship award is for $2,500 and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students—again for studies in architecture, engineering, construction, or building sciences. Scholarship winners are selected based on financial need, letters of recommendation, and the student’s request for consideration. Applications are due April 14, 2026. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Research Institute is the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership dedicated to creating a more sustainable, safe, secure, and technically advanced built environment. Through research, forecasts, trend analysis, and academic scholarships, the Institute provides insights and strategies that strengthen and elevate the engineering profession.

Through the ACEC Research Institute’s online scholarship portal, qualified students can access more than 100 scholarships totaling nearly $1 million in awards. These include a $5,000 scholarship specifically designated for students from Iowa, as well as merit and need-based opportunities. Students complete one application through the portal, which will automatically match them with all scholarships for which they qualify. The application deadline for most scholarships is March 13, 2026, but application deadlines vary, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. For additional details on eligibility and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Bold.org is the nation’s largest independent scholarship provider, and their mission is to eliminate student debt. They offer a variety of scholarships specifically for engineering students. For details/deadlines on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

PathwaysToScience posts many scholarship opportunities for STEM majors. Many of these scholarships have early fall deadlines for funding for the 25 /26 academic year, so pay close attention when applying. For details on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) website provides access to more than 30 scholarship opportunities from a variety of private and federal funding sources for students pursuing careers in STEM. The website also includes resources on how to build a strong application. Any questions related to these scholarship applications or how to use the online search to find funding opportunities should be directed to Liv Detrick at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org. For details on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Last Mile Education Fund invests in striving, low-income students pursuing degrees in the high-demand fields of technology and engineering to support them in their last mile to graduation and into a career. If you have need for funding to help get you to graduation, follow the link to apply for their multiple scholarships.

Albert E. Phillips Scholarship through COAA (Construction Owners Association of America).  Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student who has successfully completed their freshman year at university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Applications are due by March 1. Please follow the link for additional information on how to apply for this award.