ASCE 1993 RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 

The fellowship was established in 1958 by the ASCE Board of Direction, for the purpose of aiding in the creation of new knowledge for the benefit and advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering. Award amount are based on available funding. Previous awards have included funding of $15,000.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a national ASCE Member, in any grade, and must be in good standing at the time of application and the time of award.

• ASCE National Membership applications may be submitted along with scholarship applications.

• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

• Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited program.

Application includes:

• Brief application form.

• Evidence of ability to conceive and explore original ideas.

• Description of proposed research and its objectives, including a statement from the institution at which the research is to be done that the applicant and proposed research are acceptable to the institution.

• Statement of purposes for which the funds are expected to be used.

• Minimum of three recommendation forms (included in application package) to be completed by applicant's Student Chapter Faculty Advisor and at least two other members of the faculty.

• Official transcript.

• Write to ASCE, Student Services Department, 345 East 47th Street, NY, NY  10017 for application materials or call 1-800-548-ASCE and ask for Student Services.

Selection:

• Selection is based on the quality of the application

• Applications are reviewed by the Society's Education Activities Committee for recommendations to the Committee on Society Honors.

• Preference is given to research that is basic in nature and concept, rather than applied, developmental or designed to extend or elaborate information. Research requiring an extensive testing program will not be considered.

Deadline:

• February 15, annually

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE THE SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER LOCATED IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OFFICE.