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• Syracuse University Interactive Biomaterials REU

  Jan 29, 2015 3:15 pm9 views

  Interested in research on biomaterials? Earn a $5,400 scholarship and university housing.

• City of Champaign Engineering Intern

  Feb 8, 2019 11:15 am9 views

  Engineering Interns will assist with City engineering services, construction site inspections, infrastructure mapping and data management projects.

  More information 

• Software Engineering Fellowship

  Mar 14, 2019 1:15 pm9 views

   Sof organizes a competitive fellowship that gives students the opportunity to work with software developers on open source geospatial projects during the summer. The fellowship runs for 12 weeks, June - August, and fellows will receive a $6,000 stipend.  Detailed information about this program and the application can be found here. The deadline for the application is March 15th, 2019.

• The HACIA Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications through January 20, 2023

  Jan 6, 2023 8:15 am10 views

  The HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation has established an undergraduate scholarship award for Hispanic students enrolled in an accredited university or college institution in curriculums related to the construction, architectural, or engineering fields of study.  Applicants should either reside in the Chicagoland area or attend a local Chicagoland area university.

  Since they have received a low number of applications for this year, the foundation has  extended the deadline to FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023.

  If interested, apply at this link:

  https://www.haciaworks.org/the-hacia-scholarship-foundation-is-currently-accepting-applications-2023/

  Applicants can contact Neida Cintron, Event Manager/Assistant to Executive Director, at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

• Study Abroad Opportunities and Info Sessions

  Feb 4, 2020 9:15 am10 views

  Open for a list of ACES and LAS short-term summer study abroad programs that are open to all majors. All applications are due at 11:59pm on February 15th.

• Over 150 SHPE Scholarships Available - ScholarSHPE

  Feb 7, 2020 3:00 pm10 views

  Sign into SHPEconnect and Apply now!

• Gilman Scholarship

  Sep 12, 2022 12:00 pm10 views

  The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001.

  Application Deadline is October 6

• STEM Success Summit

  Oct 7, 2022 1:00 pm10 views

  This free virtual summit is designed to equip and empower students and early career professionals to launch successful and meaningful careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  Application deadline extended to Oct. 17th at 11:59pm ET

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  ASME Scholarships: 4-Year Baccalaureate and Graduate Students

  Feb 20, 2025 2:15 pm11 views

  A scholarship is considered by ASME to be a grant made to a student to enable or assist the student in pursuing an educational program in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology at the undergraduate or graduate level. 
  
  Undergraduate Deadline: 2/24/2025
  Graduate Deadline: 3/3/2025
  More information HERE
  Apply HERE

• HACU Leader-in-Residence Program Florida Oct. 31 - Nov.2, 2020

  Dec 5, 2019 3:15 pm11 views

  Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU) is accepting applications for their Leader-in-Residence program which provides leadership and career development training for undergraduates. Selected students will receive a scholarship including round-trip airfare, lodging, and conference registration. 
  More information | Apply

• 2023 Corporate Scholarships

  Dec 22, 2022 5:45 pm11 views

  Some NACME Board Companies and Non-Board Companies are interested in students majoring in engineering and computer science to apply for scholarship funds and internship opportunities.  These scholarships are open to NACME Scholars and Non-NACME Scholars.

  Selected students will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship and internship with the sponsoring company.

  For students to be considered, they must apply on the scholarship link for each company located on the www.nacme.org/scholarships website. 

  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 5, 2023

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  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

  Feb 7, 2025 10:30 am12 views

  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline has been EXTENDED!

  The Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ILSGC) will award scholarships to outstanding students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. A total of up to (18) $3,000* scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Funding will be released incumbent upon authorization of funds by NASA. Apply by March 1, 2025.
  
  More info and application found HERE

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  MERGE 2019

  Mar 13, 2019 10:15 am12 views

  Minority Juniors and Seniors interested in graduate school are encouraged to apply to MERGE 2019. The program dates are September 26-28, taking place at our very own UIUC campus. Deadline for all required materials is on August 9, 2019.

• Truman Scholarship

  Sep 18, 2022 12:00 am12 views

   The Truman Foundation identifies aspiring leaders at an important inflection point in their development – when they are college juniors – and recognize and reward their commitments to careers in public service. Although certainly accomplished, many are still largely untested. Yet when you look at what the now more than 3,300 Truman Scholars have achieved, our risk-taking is paying off. 

  Application deadline: February 7, 2023

• 2014-2015 Dads Association Scholarship

  Sep 22, 2014 2:15 pm12 views

  Win one of six $2,000 scholarships! Deadline: November 7, 2014

• Georgia Tech FOCUS 2022 Visitation Program

  Nov 1, 2021 4:15 pm12 views

  Register for this four-day event focused on Georgia Tech's graduate degree programs including meeting faculty and alumni, assisting with the application process, and presenting financial resources. 
  Deadline: November 7

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  Penn State Virtual Graduate Open House

  Nov 19, 2020 4:45 pm12 views

  Virtual graduate open house for the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics and the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional on Tuesday December 1, 2020.

• Hack in Place - Hackathon

  Jan 28, 2021 3:00 pm13 views

  Hack in Place is a three-day online national designathon & hackathon for college students interested in learning practical software development skills by solving challenges centered around rebuilding our communities from the COVID pandemic. The hackathon will take place over Zoom from February 5-7.

• Get Ready for Grad School

  Feb 8, 2019 2:15 pm13 views

  The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to invite you to apply to REACH 2019, an exciting graduate engineering preview program this spring at USC’s University Park Campus near downtown Los Angeles.Round-trip transportation, lodging and meals for REACH participants will be paid for by the USC Viterbi School. The program will be taking place Thursday, April 25th - Saturday, April 27th. Please note the 2019 REACH application deadline is February 22, 2019.

  Questions? Please contact Kevin Henry at gradinfo@viterbi.usc.edu 

• Scholarships for Continuing Students

  Feb 8, 2023 10:30 am13 views

  Application will open February 14, 2023.

  All engineering majors welcome to apply!*

  Information sessions 12/16-12/17 Grainger Engineering Library Room 433

  The Grainger College of Engineering awarded over 300 applicants scholarships for the academic year 2022-2023 through Scholarships for Continuing Students. Grainger Engineering scholars earned scholarships from $500 to $10,000 based upon the strength of their application. There are 4 types of scholarships which include named scholarships, corporate scholarships, unrestricted scholarships, and scholarships set up for specific student organizations. Scholarships are for one academic year, unless otherwise noted on your scholarship notification.

  https://grainger.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate/aid/scholarships-for-continuing-students

  Recommender’s webform will open February 14, 2023 with a deadline of March 6, 2023.

• Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) Information Session

  Feb 20, 2023 12:15 am13 views

  Application Deadline: March 31, 2023

  Would you like to attend UIUC tuition-free? What if you could even get paid to go to school?

  We would like to invite those who are interested in applying to attend the information session on Thursday, March 2, at 5:00 to 6:45 pm in 2405 Siebel Center. Pizza will be provided!

  This NSF-funded CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program provides scholarships to admitted, full-time UIUC students interested in cybersecurity.

  Benefits include:

  Full tuition and fee waiverStipend, allowance, and professional development fundsResearch experience with security expertsExpertise in a growing professional field

  To  learn more, visit: publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars 

  Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents.

• Samvid Scholarship Info Session

  Feb 20, 2023 12:30 am13 views

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   

  Who: Graduating seniors pursuing a MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields

  Whether you've already applied to graduate programs or not, you may want to look into the Samvid Scholarship, which provides up to $100,000 for two years of graduate study leading to one of the following degrees: MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in social sciences or STEM fields. This award can fund graduate studies at any US university. US citizens and DACA recipients are eligible to apply. 

  Join the National and International Scholarships Program for an informational session on this scholarship where we review eligibility requirements, application components, and tips for prospective applicants.

  Samvid Scholarship Information Session:

  When: Feb 24, 2023   3:00 - 4:00 pm   Where: 514 IUB (Bookstore building; entrance nearest Coble Hall) 

  We hope you'll join us! 

  Please direct any questions to topscholars@illinois.edu.

• Urban GIS - GIS Field Position Job Opportunity

  Apr 22, 2021 3:45 pm13 views

  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6789910307973201921

  We are still in need of the following positions:

  - GIS Field Technician

  - Senior GIS Field Technician

  - GIS Field Intern

  This is for an on-going project with a utility company. This position will be in the field include gathering audit data on light poles in the greater Chicagoland area.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  • Uses specialized GPS equipment to report position and record data in company software.

  • Work with Auditing team.

  • Responsible for survey data

  • Responsible for all GPS equipment

  • Creates audit notes in software.

  • You will be heading out to various townships or cities to gather reports from GIS auditors.

  - May start as Part time and move to Full time

  - Can start Immediately

  Applicants must be within Chicago area and must have transportation.

  Send your application to:https://lnkd.in/eMXtRqE

• Illinois Club Scholarships Available

  Oct 29, 2014 3:15 pm13 views

  Awards totalling over $25,000! Apply here.

• ORISE Undergraduate Scholarship Competition

  Nov 6, 2022 8:00 pm13 views

  Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

  ORISE is hosting a research-based challenge for undergraduate students! Thechallenge is for students to develop an infographic to communicate the current leading ways toremove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Thorough submissions will include research on at leastfour current carbon dioxide removal methods, as well as research on new developments in carbondioxide removal. Your infographic could win you a $5,000 scholarship! The deadline for thiscompetition is Wednesday, November 30, 2022, and winners will be announced in late December.

  For complete details, please visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/scholarships.html.I

  f you have any questions, contact STEMEd@orau.org.

• NACME Grant for Fall Semester

  Aug 2, 2018 10:00 am14 views

  Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 grant toward a project in Green Technology.
  *NACME Scholar  
  *Rising Junior or Senior
  Deadline: August 10, 2018

• Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE)

  Sep 14, 2020 10:30 am14 views

  MERGE participants are eligible for an application fee waiver when applying to a Grainger Engineering graduate program and are automatically awarded $700 of professional development funds if they matriculate in a Grainger Engineering graduate program.

  Applications are due on September 21, 2020.

  To learn more, join us for the virtual 2020 Multicultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) Event on October 16, 2020, 2-5 pm Central Time. During this event, you will learn about applying to graduate school, funding your studies, and becoming a successful researcher. You will also hear from current students, faculty, and graduate programs staff, and will be able to engage in live Q&A sessions. Following the event, there will be additional opportunities to virtually visit with your program of interest.

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  NNSA PATH Scholarship 2025

  Jan 9, 2025 11:00 am15 views

  The Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH), sponsored by National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), offers scholarships to students from Minority Serving Institutions pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)-discipline that supports the critical needs of the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). The NSE has a wide array of critical needs that range from technical expertise and skilled trades to STEM research. Important research areas include nuclear security, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, engineering, and energy systems.
  Deadline: February 15, 2025
  Apply Here: APPLY

  Scholarship: 
  Scholarships will begin on September 1st and will end on May 31st, regardless of a student's academic calendar.
  One or two-year certificate/degree: $4, 500/year for up to 2 years
  Four-year undergraduate degree: $10,000/year for up to 4 years
  Graduate degree: $20,000/year up to 2 years

   

• Georgia Tech Summer Research $6,000 Stipend

  Jan 10, 2020 2:15 pm15 views

  *10 week research experience
  *$6k stipend (which covers the stipend, meals, ground transportation costs, baggage fees OR mileage and on campus parking costs).
  *Students also receive on campus housing, roundtrip airfare, graduate student mentoring, and social events. 

  Deadline is Friday February 28th, 2020 5pm eastern
  More info here

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  Illinois Engineering Summer Camp LEADer

  Mar 14, 2019 12:45 pm15 views

  Are you an Illinois student who loves science, engineering, and mathematics? Are you interested in mentoring the next generation of students, inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM? If so, consider becoming a WYSE Summer Camp LEADer. Illinois Engineering Summer Camps need Lead Counselors, Day and Night Counselors, and Lab Assistants. Camps will run for six weeks, with individual camps running from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning. You will have the flexibility to choose which weeks you would like to work. This is a paid position open to both undergraduates and graduates. Visit wyse.engineering.illinois.edu/summer‐camps/jobs/ to learn more about the positions available and apply today!

• HOPE Scholarship for the 2023 – 2024 Academic Year

  Jan 24, 2024 2:00 pm16 views

  The Helping Others’ Personal Excellence (HOPE) Scholarship is a student-initiated fee that provides funds for students who demonstrate financial need yet do not otherwise qualify for financial aid.  This scholarship fund—a commitment by students, for students—is intended to help alleviate some of the burdens that come with attaining higher education. 

  Student applicants must identify as one of the following:

  • Undocumented
  • DACA
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as listed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services
  • International from a country experiencing financial strain due to a crisis creating economic instability, political instability, or war

  Click this link for more information and to apply:

  https://isc.illinois.edu/hopescholarship

  The deadline for the HOPE Scholarship is Monday, January 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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  NCSA REU-INCLUSION

  Mar 8, 2019 12:15 pm16 views

  National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer software-in-research training program. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of socially-impactful INCLUSION research projects that develop and use open source software.  Applications must be submitted by March 18, 2019 to receive full consideration. Program session: May 20 – July 26, 2019

• The Illinois Club Scholarships

  Oct 11, 2017 1:00 am16 views

  Over $25,000 in Scholarships

  Are you an undergraduate with at least a 2.75 GPA?

  • Will you have at least 60 hours of credit by the end ofthe Fall 2017 semester?

  • Do you graduate no earlier then December 2018?

  Then you may qualify for one of our scholarships.

  More information and an application can be found at www.theillinoisclub.org/scholarship.php

  Application deadline is October 15

• Cyber Security Scholarship available for Fall 2023

  Dec 22, 2022 4:30 pm16 views

  The application for the Illinois Cyber Security Scholars Program (ICSSP) for Fall 2023 is now open to Grainger College of Engineering undergraduate or graduate students who want to specialize in Cyber Security/Privacy, or School of Information Sciences graduate students in the MSIM or PhD program.

  This scholarship program is a CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program at UIUC that provides funding for full tuition and a generous stipend.

  To apply for the scholarship, please visit http://publish.illinois.edu/cybersecurityscholars/.

  The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

  If you have any questions, please email iti-icssp-info@illinois.edu.

• The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program

  Feb 6, 2024 10:15 am17 views

  Every year, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants.  HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training.

  The HSF Scholar Program Application Deadline Is February 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Central Time.

  Apply now at this link:

  https://www.hsf.net/sign-up/

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  Global Engagement Programs & Scholarships

  Sep 24, 2020 2:30 pm17 views

  Bailey Global Scholars  deadline November 8 and  Y Global Connections  deadline September 25.

• U.S. Department of Defense SMART Scholarship – December 1, 2023 Deadline!

  Oct 16, 2023 4:45 pm17 views

  The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program is accepting applications until December 1, 2023.

  SMART is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students.  SMART scholars receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed civilian employment with the U.S. Department of Defense after graduation.

  Begin Your SMART Scholarship Application at this link:

  https://tinyurl.com/yck3e64p

• 2023 DOE Scholars Program – Accepting Applications

  Jan 10, 2023 1:00 pm18 views

  Application deadline: January 23, 2023, 8:00 AM EST 

  The DOE Scholars Program is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to research, technical and professional opportunities within U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizations that support the DOE mission.

  As a participant in the DOE Scholars Program you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DOE complex.

  Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at:

  https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2023-Gen

   

   

• 2024 CMAA-Chicago Scholarship

  May 1, 2024 9:45 am18 views

  CMAA-Chicago is offering four scholarships of $3,000 each issued in Summer of 2024 to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in construction management or program management.  The purpose of the award is to financially assist four meritorious construction management students per year to continue their educational studies in the field of construction management.

  For more information and to apply, go to this link:

  https://tinyurl.com/yb3e5uk7

  Application Deadline:  May 1, 2024

• HACIA Scholarship & Education Foundation - DEADLINE EXTENDED: Feb. 14th

  Feb 4, 2022 9:00 am19 views

  The Scholarship Committee will be selecting candidates for a monetary award of $5,000 to be used toward college costs.  Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and enrolled in an Engineering, Building and Construction Technology or Architectural curriculum.  Applications will be subject to verification

  If you need any further information, you can contact Ms. Neida Cintron, Event Manager at (312) 575-0389 or via e-mail at ncintron@haciaworks.org.

   

• Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education

  Feb 14, 2019 2:45 pm20 views

  The Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education is accepting applications for two scholarships: The Dr. Arias Scholarship Award for Writing and the ILACHE Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 8th, 2019, All scholarship recipients will be recognized during the 2019 ILACHE Conference on April 19th in Chicago, Illinois. 

• GE APPLIANCES X ILEW SPRING SCHOLARSHIP

  Mar 16, 2023 3:45 pm20 views

  Application Deadline March 31, 2023

  Who should apply? Sophomores and juniors who are or have Latinx background/roots and identify as female and are majoring in any of the following: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Project Engineering

  What? Latina Engineer is happy to announce 2023 partnership with GE Appliances, a Haier company to bring you more scholarship opportunities this year. GE Appliances will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships through the Diana Iracheta Foundation NFP 501c(3) for the purpose of supporting Latina studying engineering.

  Click here to apply!

• Scholarship for STEM Master's Degree at Cambridge

  Sep 4, 2019 12:45 pm20 views

  Are you a STEM student interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree at Cambridge University? The National and International Scholarships Program is offering an informational event about the Churchill Scholarship on Friday, September 13th.  

• NSF Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio)

  Jan 24, 2022 5:45 pm21 views

  The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

  The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide, including community college students, who have not participated in prior research. Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies. ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota (UMN) or Mass General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. Lodging and travel will be provided, along with a stipend.

  ATP-Bio aims to enhance the diversity of future scientific communities; we strongly encourage applications from underserved, underrepresented, and underresourced groups.

  For more information about our program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atpbio-reu-program

  Application: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/7

  Deadline: Feburary 28, 2022

  For questions, please contact Stephanie Schroader at atp-bio-pgmgr@umn.edu

   

• PwC Summer Leadership Programs for CS and CompE Students

  Jan 28, 2021 4:00 pm21 views

  PwC has two Summer Leadership Programs: PwC's Career Preview and  Start Internship. 

• Lost your summer internship? Check out this opportunity from AT&T!

  Jun 1, 2020 11:00 am22 views

  The AT&T College Recruiting team will be hosting the AT&T Summer Learning Academy, a self-paced online learning “externship” certificate program, designed to support college students who do not have an internship this summer.

• $30,000 Harry S. Truman Scholarship

  Oct 5, 2018 2:15 pm22 views

  Truman Scholarship Information Session
  Thursday, October 11th, 3:30-4:30 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  Truman Scholarship Writing Workshop
  Friday, October 12th, 3:00-4:00 pm
  514 Illini Union Bookstore

  For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu 

• 2024 NACME Corporate Scholarship Program

  Jan 23, 2024 4:30 pm23 views

  The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) invites you to apply for a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship coupled with a paid summer internship. 

  Click on this link to apply now:

  https://www.nacme.org/scholarships

  Application Deadline:  February 5, 2024

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  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Information

  Mar 7, 2025 9:00 am24 views

  ILSGC Undergraduate Scholarship Deadline has been EXTENDED -- AGAIN!

  The Illinois Space Grant Consortium (ILSGC) will award scholarships to outstanding students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines that support NASA’s mission. A total of up to (18) $3,000* scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Funding will be released incumbent upon authorization of funds by NASA. Apply by APRIL 1, 2025.
  
  More info and application found HERE

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  The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Aid

  Mar 14, 2025 11:45 am26 views

  Don't forget, one of the best place to find grants, scholarships, and financial aid is on The Grainger College of Engineering's own website!
  
  Click HERE to explore your options!