As the demand for skilled chemical engineers continues to grow, the cost of obtaining a degree in this field can be daunting for many students. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available specifically for those pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. From large corporations to prestigious organizations, these 16 scholarships provide financial aid and recognition for the hard work and dedication of chemical engineering students. Whether you’re just starting your academic journey or nearing graduation, these scholarships are worth exploring and applying for. Keep reading to learn more about these opportunities and how they can help you achieve your academic and career goals.
Brown and Caldwell Eckenfelder Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, awards the Eckenfelder Scholarship to students interested in pursuing a career in the environmental profession. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled as undergraduate juniors, undergraduate seniors, or graduate students at an accredited college or university, have a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Brown and Caldwell LGBTQIA+ Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, awards the LGBTQIA+ Scholarship to LGBTQIA+ students interested in pursuing careers in the environmental profession. Applicant must identify as members of the LGBTQ community, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled as undergraduate juniors, undergraduate seniors, or graduate students at an accredited college or university, have a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Brown and Caldwell Minority Scholarship Program – $5,000
Each year, Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, offers a Minority Scholarship to financially support students pursuing careers in the environmental profession. Each applicant must identify as a member of a minority group, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled in their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or in graduate study at an accredited college or university, have a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Brown and Caldwell Navajo Nation Scholarship – $1,000 per year for up to 4 years
Each year, Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, awards the Navajo Nation Scholarship to encourage and support students who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation and have a desire to improve our world by developing their skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in the environmental profession. The winning students earn awards of $1,000 for up to four (4) years of schooling (for a total of $4,000) plus a laptop computer or tablet in their first award year. The awards are renewable only if the winners continue to meet the eligibility criteria..Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be a full-time student enrolled at an accredited two-year junior or four-year undergraduate college, or a senior in high school with a letter of acceptance from the college or university to be attended; have or intend to declare a major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology); meet a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale); and be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
Brown and Caldwell Women in Leadership Scholarship – $5,000
Each year, Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm focused on the U.S. environmental sector, awards the Women in Leadership Scholarship to female students interested in pursuing careers in the environmental profession. Applicant must identify as women, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be enrolled as undergraduate juniors, undergraduate seniors, or graduate students at an accredited college or university, have a declared major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering or one of the environmental sciences, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
AFCEA DC STEM Scholarships – Varies
Each year, AFCEA Washington, DC awards STEM scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, live within the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (greater DC area), be either graduating from high school or transitioning from a two-year community college to a four-year college or university, and be accepted to a U.S. accredited college or university in a four-year, full-time STEM curriculum. Students whose family members include current members of the military, Veteran, and AFCEA DC chapter members are encouraged to apply.
SMART Scholarship for Service Program – $25,000-$38,000
Funded by the Department of Defense, the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students who are currently pursuing a STEM degree. The program is open to citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom. SMART scholars will receive full tuition, annual stipends, and guaranteed employment with the DoD after graduation.A full list of eligible STEM majors is available on the scholarship website. Applications open on August 1 each year.
Bechtel Corporation Scholarship – $5,000
The Bechtel Corporation, an engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company, partners with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) to offer a scholarship for female engineering and computer science majors studying at the following universities: Georgia Institute of Technology, Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Prairie View A&M University, Purdue University at West Lafayette, Texas A&M University, and University of Maryland College Park. Applicants need to be a woman, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be an SWE member. Applicants need to be in an ABET-accredited engineering program, engineering at SWE-approved colleges and universities, or computer science in a CSAB-accredited program or at an ABET-accredited or SWE-approved institution.
Chevron/SWE Scholarship – $5,000
The Chevron Corporation, a multinational energy company, and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), an organization promoting the interests of women in engineering professions, partner to offer a scholarship for female students in various engineering majors. Students at all schools are eligible but preference is given to students at Hispanic-serving institutions and historically black colleges and universities, with an emphasis on: Florida International University (FIU), Prairie View A&M, Tuskegee, North Carolina A&T, and the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.
Honeywell International Inc. Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Honeywell International Inc. Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to female students interested in engineering. Each applicant must identify as female, be a U.S. citizen, be a SWE member, and meet a minimum 3.5 GPA requirement. Additionally, applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students studying aeronautical engineering, chemical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or petrochemical engineering at an ABET-accredited institution.
Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation Scholarships – Varies
Each year, the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) offers numerous scholarships to students interested in pursuing careers in the plastics industry. There is one general application to fill out, and applicants will automatically be considered for all of the scholarships. Applicants must be majoring in or taking courses that would be “beneficial to a career in the plastics industry.”
ACS Scholars Program – $1,000-$5,000
American Chemical Society Scholarships are annually awarded to minority students who are interested in pursuing careers in chemistry-related science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian, be graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students, plan to major or currently be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
Intel-AFCEA Scholarship – $5,000 (undergraduate), $10,000 (graduate)
Intel has partnered with AFCEA to offer an Intel-AFCEA Scholarship for STEM students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree. In addition to the scholarship funding ($5,000 for undergraduate and $10,000 for graduate), the winners have a potential opportunity for an Intel Mentor, Intel job (internship or full-time), and access to training, research, Intel architecture, networking with other Intel scholars, and more. Applicants must be: a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; a service Veteran or active-duty service member, or a “Gold Star Family Member,” a full-time student in an accredited U.S. University currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate (Master’s or PhD) degree; have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA; and be pursuing a STEM degree.
AISES Chevron Scholarship – $5,000
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) offers various scholarships to students who are studying in a STEM field and identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada. The AISES Chevron Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to and passion for the energy field.
AISES Intel Growing Legacy Scholarship Program – $5,000 (Undergraduate), $10,000 (Graduate)
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) offers various scholarships to students who are studying in a STEM field and identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous peoples of Canada. The AISES Intel Growing the Legacy Scholarship is open to high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students who fit this profile. Winners receive monetary aid, mentorship, paid internship opportunities, and the opportunity to work for Intel upon graduation.
LSP Association Scholarship Fund – $5,000
The Licensed Site Professionals Association (LSPA) annually awards scholarships to LSPA members and their family members in New England who are pursuing environmental careers. Applicants must be members or immediate family members of LSPA members, be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited New England college or university, and/or be Massachusetts residents who are enrolled in a public or private Massachusetts college or university pursuing a major that will lead to an LSP or environmental profession.
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