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).
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
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 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
NOVEMBER 30
RapidSeedbox’s $1000 Scholarship
RapidSeedbox is motivated to help students who are dedicated to pursuing their dream to be computer engineers and help to improve the world with forward-thinking technology, therefore, we hold a $1000 merit-based scholarship twice a year for students pursuing their passions in one of the following fields: Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Software, Machine intelligence, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence
NOVEMBER every year
The Stanley H. Black Scholarship Fund
For an outstanding Jewish student of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science at UCLA. The Scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students. Check back for 2020 deadlines
DECEMBER 1
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
Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship
For who are enrolled or intend to enroll in a research-focused master’s or PhD program with the intent to conduct STEM research in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency.
DECEMBER 15
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).
DECEMBER 15
Shade Sail Design Challenge Scholarship
For college students everywhere, who are interested in the fields of architecture, design, and/or engineering to create a unique shade sail structure using the standard sized shade sails are eligible.
WINTER QUARTER DEADLINES
JANUARY 9
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 13
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Scholarships
For students working toward a degree in Engineering and/or land surveying
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Los Angeles Chaptern
For students working toward a degree in Engineering and/or land surveying
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
FEBRUARY 2
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.
MARCH 1
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Scholarships
For juniors or seniors in water resources related fields. 3 different scholarships.
MARCH 13
HITEC Foundation Scholarship
For students pursuing a degree in technology
MARCH 15
Simform STEM Scholarship for 2020-21
For students pursuing a career in computer science, applied mathematics, or any field related to STEM.
MARCH 26
CNCMachines.com Manufacturing Scholarship
For students working towards a degree or certification in manufacturing, engineering, or related fields.
SPRING QUARTER DEADLINES
APRIL 3
The Intelligent Transportation Systems of California (ITS-CA)
For applicants that are studing in any ITS-related field.
APRIL 12
ExxonMobil LOFT Fellowship
For Hispanic freshman, sophomores, or juniors attending a 4 yr university with a minimum 3.500 GPA and U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Priority will be given to students studying Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geoscience, Material Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, but Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Petroleum Engineering and Physics will also be considered.
SUSPENDED in 2020 for COVID 19, check back for April 2021
VENTUREWELL BMEidea Competition
For Graduate and undergraduate student teams at colleges and universities are eligible. Each team must include at least one engineering student. Teams are encouraged to incorporate members from diverse fields such as business, law, medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, life sciences, physical sciences, or other related disciplines. Projects should focus on a new health-related technology, be invented by students, and address a real clinical need. There is a limit of one entry per department and up to three entries per institution, and it is up to each department to coordinate which entries are submitted. Inter-institutional collaborations are also encouraged; we require a faculty advisor from each institution.
Bill H. James Scholarship for Aspiring African-American Engineers
For junior or senior, African-American/Black (non-Hispanic) students pursuing a degree in an engineering program at an accredited four year college or university in California. Minimum 3.200 GPA and U.S. Citizenship required
MAY 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).
MAY 22
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)
MAY 31
Acopian Power Supply Engineering Scholarship
For full-time students in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university or college inside the United States
JUNE 28
3D Printing Student Grant
Show us how you used 3D printing to realize your innovative engineering or design project. Accepting submissions in 5 categories: Product Design, Robotics, Sustainability, Transportation, and Healthcare. You must be the owner/creator of the project you are submitting.
JUNE 30
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.
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.
RapidSeedbox’s $1000 Scholarship
RapidSeedbox is motivated to help students who are dedicated to pursuing their dream to be computer engineers and help to improve the world with forward-thinking technology, therefore, we hold a $1000 merit-based scholarship twice a year for students pursuing their passions in one of the following fields: Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Software, Machine intelligence, Computer Graphics, Artificial Intelligence
SUMMER SESSIONS DEADLINES
JULY 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.
AUGUST 1
STEM Scholarship by XBOSoft
For any STEM major, ugrad or grad from accredited institution..
AUGUST 31
Capital Auto Auction STEM Scholarship
For undergraduate students majoring in a STEM field of study and attending an accredited college or university
UCLA Departments and outside agencies with scholarships targeting Engineers and engineering fields should contact Alina Haas () 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 Scholarship Resource Center to reach a larger population of students at UCLA including our Engineers.
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