If you are already receiving a scholarship award from outside organizations or agencies,  correspondence/checks should be mailed to the Financial Aid Scholarships Office.

The below scholarships are some Engineering related opportunities that are not sponsored by UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. For more general opportunities, please check with the Scholarship Resource Center in Covel Commons.  

Please note that for planning purposes, deadlines are very similar and around the same time from year to year.  Be sure to check the individual scholarship source websites regularly.

Click a scholarship below for more information

MULTIPLE AWARDS AVAILABLE, DEADLINES VARY

Southwest Chapter of American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAE) Scholarships

For undergraduate or graduate degree in airport or transportation engineering, environmental, planning or airport management may apply for this scholarship.   (Some awards limited to SWAAE Members).

Buildium – Women in Technology Scholarship

For women enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in the United States or Canada, studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Society Scholarships

For students with Full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE (Includes several programs).

AfterCollege Scholarships

For students in good standing in an accredited program in the field of Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science. Due March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st Annually

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Scholarships

For AISES members. Several scholarships available. Deadlines could vary, so please check site for more details

​Americanmuscle Automotive Scholarships

For students currently enrolled full-time Automotive Engineering programs in American or Canadian colleges.

24 Information Technology Scholarships – Published by Purdue Global

This resource shares IT and STEM scholarships for future and current students to supplement the cost of their education and professional development endeavors.

SUMMER SESSIONS DEADLINES

JUNE 30

NSBE College Scholarships

Membership required – Various Scholarships available.

JUNE 30

National Scholarship – Marshall

For outstanding UCLA Seniors or Recent Graduates to study for a graduate degree in any discipline at any British university in the United Kingdom. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

National Scholarship – Mitchell

For Seniors or Recent Graduates interested in graduate study in Ireland. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

National Scholarship – Rhodes

For Seniors or Recent Graduates interested in graduate study at Oxford University. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

AUGUST 1

STEM Scholarship by XBOSoft

For any STEM major, ugrad or grad from accredited institution..

AUGUST 5

WTS Orange County

To encourage women pursuing careers in transportation, Women’s Transportation Seminar – Orange County (WTS-OC) is offering high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate scholarships to women throughout Southern California.

AUGUST 31

Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship

For undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field of study and attending an accredited college or university

FALL QUARTER DEADLINES

SEPTEMBER 1

Finale Inventory Scholarship

For UCLA undergraduate students pursuing a degree related to supply chain and operations management, inventory control, materials management, or procurement.

SEPTEMBER 20

Aero Club of Southern California Scholarships

For students currently pursuing aviation or aerospace classroom studies in a college, university or nationally accredited technical school. Must demonstrate intent to pursue a career in aviation or aerospace, must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA, and must be a full time student.

SEPTEMBER 23

CNCMachines.com Manufacturing Scholarship

​For students working towards a degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields.

CNCMachines.com Manufacturing Scholarship

​For U.S. Veterans working towards a degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields.

SEPTEMBER 30

Liberko Family Scholarship

For UCLA undergraduate students studying a field relevant to a professional engineering trade career (eg engineering or design) who plan to pursue a professional trade career (preference to boilermakers). Students must demonstrate financial need (must file FAFSA). Application LINKED.

NOVEMBER 2

Churchill Foundation Scholarship

For American students for a year of master’s study at Cambridge

TUESDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING

National Scholarship – Barry M.Goldwater

For Sophomores and Juniors planning graduate study in Mathematics, Engineering, and the Sciences. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center

DECEMBER 1

American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Society Scholarship

For students with Full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE (Includes several programs).

WINTER QUARTER DEADLINES

WEDNESDAY OF WEEK 1 OF WINTER QUARTER

National Scholarship – Harry S. Truman

For Juniors planning graduate study leading to careers in government or public service.  Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

JANUARY 31

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) – Alfred Steele Scholarship

For ASPE members and their immediate families who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and who are in or plan to attend college, university, or technical school on a full-time basis (minimum 12 credit hours) in an Engineering program.

EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Program

For students studying a discipline related to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s programs and mission

Advancing Women in Technology Charitable Foundation

For underrepresented undergraduate student populations in STEM attending a California institution of higher education with a 3.0 GPA or better. For more details, visit their website.

FEBRUARY 1

National Scholarship – Strauss

For Sophomores and Juniors interested in pursuing a new or continuing public service project. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

National Scholarship – Udall

For Sophomores and Juniors interested in careers in Environmental Public Policy or Tribal Public Policy or Native American Health Care. Requires Campus Nomination: Submit application materials to Scholarship Resource Center.

JANUARY 23

Stanley Black Memorial Scholarship Fund

For students of Jewish or Isreali descent pursuing an engineering degree with Samueli School of Engineering

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Los Angeles Chaptern

For students working toward a degree in Engineering and/or land surveying

MARCH 7

HITEC Foundation Scholarship

For students pursuing a degree in technology

MARCH 15

Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Scholarships

For juniors or seniors in water resources related fields. 3 different scholarships.

Simpson Strongtie Student Scholarship

For students pursuing architecture, structural and civil engineering and construction management.

SPRING QUARTER DEADLINES

APRIL 1

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

For freshman or a sophomore undergraduate student with a 2.5 or above GPA studying Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

APRIL 29

Queers in Tech Undergraduate Scholarship

For members of the LGBTQIA+ community within the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UCLA. QWER Hacks 2022 is sponsoring four(4) $500 scholarships for eligible undergraduate students who are graduating later than Fall 2022 and have a GPA of 3.0+.

American Public Works Association (SoCal Chapter)

For students pursuing degrees in a public works related field such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Trade, etc

NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship

For students pursuing degrees in structural engineering who have been traditionally underrepresented in structural engineering (including but not limited to Black/African Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and other people of color).

APRIL 30

Wevolver Engineering Student & Researcher Communication Program and Grant

Submit an article describing your project’s fundamental idea and technology.  Articles selected for publication will then be put into a pool for:

  • A full promotional campaign on all Wevolver social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to get exposure among our 650,000+ followers from the engineering community & industry.
  • An Interview with one of Wevolver’s founders, published on our social channels
  • Your article featured on www.wevolver.com
  • A special Grant winner certificate added to your LinkedIn profile
  • $1000 to support your work.

MAY 13

Railway Association of Southern California ​ Scholarship

For students working towards careers in the rail transportation industry

UCLA Departments and outside agencies with scholarships targeting Engineers and engineering fields should contact Alina Haas (scholarships@seas.ucla.edu) to have your scholarship information posted on this web page.  For more general awards that are not specific to Engineering students, please contact the UCLA Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment to reach a larger population of students at UCLA including our Engineers.

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Various Scholarships and Opportunities for women Engineers