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Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship program offers grants for United States citzens who are currently undergraduate students pursuing academic study abroad. International study is encouraged to better prepare United States students as they begin to take on significant roles in the global community. Applicants must be Pell grant recipients.

Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and can use the award to help defray their travel abroad expenses. These expenses include tuition, room and board, books, transportation and international airfare.

More than 1,700 awards of up to $5000 will be awarded for the academic year for United States undergraduate citizens to study abroad. The awards vary depending upon the length of study and student need.

Eligibility
The applicant must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or during their term abroad.
The applicant is applying or has been accepted into a study abroad program by the student's accredited college or university in the U.S.
The applicant will be studying abroad for a minimum of four weeks in one country.
The applicant will be studying in the fall, spring, or academic year terms. Summer programs are not eligible.
The applicant must be a United States citizen.
The applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a two or four-year U.S. college or University.
For more information regarding the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program, go to:
http://www.iie.org/gilman/

On the web site you will find program details, application guidelines and timelines for applying. Applicant must submit three copies of their undergraduate transcript from their current college.


New England Water Environment Association Scholarship

The New England Water Environment Associaton Scholarship will be awarded to one undergraduate student and to one graduate student. The awards are based on understanding of issues, written communication ability, demonstrated interest and activites in environmental protection and academic performance. The New England Water Environment Association Scholarship is meant to encourage and provide incentive for capable and motivated students to contine their studies in the advancement of their water environment protection skills, and to enhance and promote the quality of ther performance as environmental professionals.

Undergraduate applicants must be enrolled full time in a program leading to a bachelor's degree in the field of civil/environmental engineering or related sciences. Students in a bechelor's degree program must be entering at least their second year of full-time college studies.

Graduate applicants may be enrolled on either a full-time or part-time basis in a program leading to a master's degree, or a doctoral degree in the field of civil/environmental engineering or related sciences.

The applicants program of study must be at a college or university in one of the six New England states or the individual must be a resident of one of the New England states.

The applicant must be an active or student member of NEWEA or an affiliate member of one of the six New England state operator associations.

Application Requirements
Completed application form
Proof of enrollment in a qualified program of study
Proof of NEWEA or State Operator Association Membership
An essay
Transcript
Letters of Recommendation

More information regarding this scholarship can be found on the New England Water Environment website under the student/education heading and link to scholarships.
http://www.newea.org/


Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Scholarship
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Scholarship in association with the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section/American Society established this scholarship to encourage undergraduate college students who strive for excellences, who desire a career in civil engineering and who are members of an ASCE student chapter in MA. SGH supports the civil engineering profession and desires to encourage gifted students in the pursuit of their careers.

Application Requirements
Applicants must have complege two and a half years of a four year program.
Applicants must submit a one page letter of introcution and summarize their qualifications.
Applicants must submit a resume that demonstrates the applicant's academic record, professional employment,professional activities, memberships, participation in professional organizations and personal items of interest.
A one-page essay that demonstrates the applicant's writing ability and expresses orginal thought. Essay of the year can be found on web site.
Applicant must submit an official college/uniersity transcript.

More information can be found on the Boston Society of Civil Engineers website.
http://www.bsces.org/students/Scholarships/


New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarships

Each year the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation distributes for than $3 million to students pursuing higher education in the forms or grant aid and loans. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation administers more than 350 separate funds-established by individuals, families, organizations and businesses-to provide scholarships to help deserving students realize their dream of higher education. Qualified students who meand eligibility criteria for the various programs may apply. Most scholarships available are for New Hampshire residents, although a few are open to residents of Vermont and Maine students who live on border towns.

This is a competitive program. Awards range from $500 to $3,500.Some scholarships are renewable.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be legal resident of New Hampshire.
Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 23.
Applicant must be enrolled in a four-year baccalaureate degree program.
Applicant must be enrolled full time or half time.
Applicants are required to submit a copy of the FAFSA Student Aid Report(SAR).

More information and various applications can be found on the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation website under Grants & Scholarships, For Students section.
http://www.nhcf.org/


American Society of Civil Engineers-NH Section

In November ot 2000, the NH section of ASCE created a scholarship to aid a NH high school student in their pursuit of an engineering education. It is the hope of NH-ASCE to increase the awareness of the civil engineering profession. Four scholarships are awarded each year.

Eligivility Requirements
-The applicant must be a resident of the state of NH.
-The applicant must be a current senior in a NH high school.
-The applicant must hae applied and been accepted by a four-year engineering program.
-The applicant must submit a NH-ASCE high school scholarship form, their high school transcript, a letter of reference from a teacher or a registered civil engineering.
The letter of reference should be in a sealed envelope with thhe name and signature of the reference on the outside of the envelope, and a two page essay on the NH-ASCE scholarship topic.


Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc.
The Bill Raskob Foundation is a small family foundation set up to give deserving students interest free loans for the undergraduate or graduate education. The student loans are interest free. The minimum student loan amount is $1,000 with the average student loan ranging from $3000-$6,000. Applications are accepted from January 1 until May 15. To obtain foundation guidelines and application, please see the grantmakers website.
http://www.billraskob.org


Kerri Ann Kattar Memorial Fund, Inc.

11 Dupont Cirle, NW
Suite #755
Washington, DC 20036

This scholarship award is given to honor the academic, athletic and artistic abilities of Kerri Ann Katar. The Memorial Fund awards scholarshp assistance to students thoughout the country who are pursing careers in traditional academic, athletic or sports-related fields, and in the arts. The diversity of educational support reflects the range of Kerri Ann's own interest. This award is a one-time scholarship award. Application available upon request from foundation.


ASCE-Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship

The Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship competition is available to any currently enrolled junior or senior civiling engineering student in an ABET-accredited civil engineering program.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicant mustt be a United States citizen.
Applicant should have a passion for bridges.
Applicant must be a member in good standing in their student chapter ASCE at time of application and award.

Selection is based on the applicant's award justification, stated interest in bridge design and construction, educational plan, academic performance and standing, development potential leadership capacity, and financial need.

http://www.asce.org/uploadedFiles/2010FiggApplication.pdf


The Roy Jorgensen Foundation
P.O. Box 70
Buckeystown, MD 21717

Scholarships to students pursing college degrees in civil engineering with an aim of promoting design excellence in highway maintenance management. Contact the foundation for application and additional information.


Martin W. Dugan Foundation
c/o Eastern Bank & Trust Company
605 Broadway,LF42
Saugus, MA 01906

Scholarships to financially needy residents of Newbury, Newburyport, or West Newbury, MA, for studies in engineering technology. Contact the foundation for application and application guidelines.


American Association of University Women
AAUW Education Foundation
P.O. Box 4030
Iowa City, IA 52243

Fellowships and grants to women for educational, project, and professional support, as well as for post-baccalaureate study or research in the U.S. Some awards allow for study in a country other than the applicant's own. Application and guidelines available on the grantmaker's web site.
http://www.aauw.org/


Skrungloo Farm, Ince., Student Aid Program
c/o Bianco Professional Association
Attorneys at Law
18 Centre Street
Concord, NH 03301

Skrungloo Farm, Inc. is a private foundation established in 1986, in order to provide direct aid to the residents of, in order of priority, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonboro, Carroll County, Belknap County, New Hampshire. This includes providing scholarships for individual residents to educate and better themselves in order to build a stronger community.
Eligibility Requirements
-Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
-Applicants must demonstrate academic merit.
-Other factors include community service, school activities and work experience.
-Applicants must be full-time or half-time students.


Bob Sullivan Memorial Foundation
c/o Sullivan Tire Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 370
Rockland, MA 02370

Scholarships and grants to individuals to pursue their educational goals. contact foundation for application.


The Rogow Greenberg Foundation, Inc.
c/o Birken Manufacturing Co.
3 Old Windsor Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Scholarships given to residents of CT, FK, MA, and NY for higher education. Contact grantmaker for application.


Franklin H. Putnam Trust
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02105

Scholarships to residents of MA based on financial need, academic excellence, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Contact foundation for application form and guidelines. Application deadline, August 1.


National Association of Women in Construction Founders' Scholarship
327 South Adams
Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Each year the NAWIC Founders'Scholarship Program awards over $25,000 to worthy recipients in contruction-related programs. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000. Applicationsmust be postmarked by March 15th of each year to qualify.

Eligibility Requirements
-Applicant must be currently enrolled in a contruction-related degree program at a school in the United States or Canada.
-Applicant must desire a career in a contruction-related field.
-Applicant must be enrolled full-time; part-time students are not eligible for awards.
-Applicant must have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.

See website for further information and application.http://nawic.org/


Association of State Dam Safety Officials
450 Old Vine Street, 2nd floor
Lexington, KY 40507

The ASCSO Undergraduate Scholarship was initiated in 1992 to award excellence in the study of civil engineering and related fields, and to make students more aware of dam safety as a career opportunity.
Each year the ASCSO awards undergraduate scholarship of up to $10,000 to U.S. citizens enrolled in accredited programs of civil engineering or related fields and planning careers in hydraylics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in other disciplines related to the design, construction and operation of dams.
Completed applications are due in March. Winners announced in June.

Eligibility Requirements
-Applicant must be enrolled full time in an accredited civil engineering program or related field.
-Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for the first three years of college.
-Applicant must be recommended by their academic advisor.
-Essay required.

See foundation website for application and guidelines. http://www.damsafety.org/


Kelly Engineering Resources Future Engineers Scholarship
DEADLINE:Octber 15, 2010

The Kelly Engineering Resources Future Engineers Scholarship is designed to encourage student interest in engineering and to build awareness of engineering.A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded that the winner can use towards expenses of tuition, fees, books, room and board.

Eligibility Requirements
-Be a full-time student at the time of application submittal, pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States furing the 2010 calendar year, and be accepted into the School of Engineeering.
-Have a college sumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
-Be a United States citizen.

Candidates are evaluated on:
-Demonstrate potential for and commmitment to a career in engineering.
-Outstanding academic performance.
-Depth of knowledge and awareness of the issue and/or challenge addressed, as well as creativity, compostion and originality.

For further information, application and deadlines please see website. http://www.kellyengineering.com/scholarships/


James D. Cooper Student Paper Competition

The International Bridge Conference James D. Cooper Student Paper Competition is open to college and university engineering students in the United States and worldwide.

The winning paper will receive a $1000 Fellowship, complimentary conference registratio, hotel and travel allowances to attend the International Bridge Conference. Additionally, the winning paper will be considered for inclusion in the published proceedings and for presentation at the conference.

Student competition papers must be submitted no later than March 1. Entries must be submitted in Adobe PDF format and must be accompanied by the entry form.

Please see website for further information about competition and dates. http://www.eswp.com/bridge/student_aid_bridge.htm


NHHEAF-CEO Scholarship

The New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation-College Equals Opportunity (CEO)Scholarship program is a competitive scholarship program for juniors and seniors. The scholarship award is $5000. Each May, scholarships are awarded to deserving students from NH who demonstrate leadership ability, an understanding of the need of higher education and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:
-Applicant must be a NH resident, although they may attend college out of state.
-Applicant must be a college junior or senior by the fall.
-Application must attain a GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application.

Application Process:
1. Complete the NHHEAF CEO Scholarship Application.
2. Select applicants will be contacted via e-mail and required to submit a current college transcript and a copy a Student Aid Report from FAFSA.
3. Finalists will be invited to interview with the business leaders from the CEO program.
4. Following the interview, successful applicants will be identified as recipients of the CEO Leadership Scholarship and invited to attend a CEO reception in late spring.

Award Criteria
-Evidence of Leadership-up to 40 points
-Quality of Essay Responses-up to 30 points
-Demonstrated Financial Need-up to 20 points
-Community College Transfer-up to 10 points

Please see website for application and further details.http://www.nhheaf.org