As the demand for electrical engineers continues to grow, the cost of obtaining a degree in this field can be a barrier for many students. Fortunately, there are numerous scholarships available to help alleviate the financial burden of pursuing a career in electrical engineering. In this article, we have compiled a list of 30 scholarships specifically for electrical engineering students. These scholarships range from industry-specific awards to general academic scholarships, providing a variety of opportunities for students to fund their education. Read on to discover the various scholarships that can help make your dreams of becoming an electrical engineer a reality.
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.
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
Offered by the San Francisco chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship is annually awarded to students pursuing careers in illumination. Applicants must be full-time rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students at an accredited college or university in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington. All applicants must be studying illumination, and graduate applicants must be “undertaking a lighting-centered project as part of work towards a graduate degree.”
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.
Lockheed Martin SWE Scholarship – $2,000
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Lockheed Martin Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to female undergraduate students interested in specific fields of engineering. Each applicant must identify as female and be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Preference is given to applicants from underrepresented groups, those who demonstrate financial need, and those who are willing to intern.
Lydia I. Pickup Memorial Scholarship – $3,500
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Lydia I. Pickup Memorial Scholarship is an annual award for female students who are interested in engineering. Each applicant must identify as female and be pursuing a degree from an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program with plans to enter or continue a career in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. Preference is given to graduate students.
Northrop Grumman Corporation Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), the Northrop Grumman Corporation Scholarship is annually awarded to female engineering students in the United States. Applicants must be undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors, or graduate students who identify as female. They must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in pursuit of careers in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. Applicants must be enrolled at California Institute of Technology, California State Polytechnic University Pomona, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Carnegie Mellon, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, George Mason University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Howard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Purdue University, San Diego State University, Stanford University, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Maryland College Park, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, or Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Additionally, applicants must live in the United States and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.25.
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.
Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
Offered by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship is annually awarded to high-performing graduate STEM students who are members of underrepresented demographics. Applicants must be women or minority students “enrolled in their second semester and at least two semester-equivalent courses per semester at an accredited college or university in the United States.” Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet a minimum 3.5 GPA requirement, and be pursuing a “STEM/hard science” degree.
AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship – $5,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Cyber Security Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in cyber security related fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA STEM Major Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple STEM Major Scholarships. Those interested fill out one application and are automatically considered for all of the scholarships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Student Member Scholarship – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the Student Member Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, and hold AFCEA membership. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship – $3,000
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers the AFCEA Undergraduate Diversity Scholarship. Applicants must be women or minority students, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be at least second-year college students enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university, be majoring in STEM fields, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. Students attending HBCUs are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted starting mid-January.
AFCEA War Veterans Scholarships – $2,500
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) annually offers multiple War Veterans Scholarships to persons on active duty in the uniformed military services and to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel). To qualify, applicants must be currently enrolled and attending classes in an undergraduate program, part-time or full-time, in an eligible STEM major degree program at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a sophomore or junior at the time of application, be majoring in a STEM field, and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement. The scholarship is also open to students who are actively pursuing a credential/licensure for the purpose of teaching STEM subjects at a U.S. elementary, middle/intermediate and high schools are eligible.
Colonel Kathleen Swacina Scholarship – $1,500
The COL Kathleen Swacina Scholarship Fund awards one female college student a $1,500 scholarship to be applied toward the student’s ongoing higher-level academic education at an accredited four-year school. Community college students in their first two years are eligible if they will continue on to an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must be: a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or enrolled in a ROTC program, an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or a direct descendant of an AFCEA member or an honorably discharged member of the Armed Forces; enrolled as a full-time college student at an accredited institution attending schools in or residing in the states of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama, including community colleges; maintain a 2.8 GPA; and major in a STEM-related area of study. Each year, the scholarship has two deadlines: the spring scholarship opens in January and closes end of May and the fall scholarship opens in October and closes end of November.
AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship – $10,000
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) offers the AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship, which is made possible by donations from the Hewson Family Foundation and Lockheed Martin and is available to female students demonstrating financial need. Applicants must be high school seniors or undergraduate students enrolled in an aerospace-related degree program, have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, be a U.S. citizen, identify as female, demonstrate financial need, and show interest in the aerospace defense industry.
AISES Aristocrat Scholarship – $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 Aristocrat/VGT Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and related fields. Students interested in casino gaming are encouraged to apply.
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.
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship – $40,000
The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship supports traditionally underserved students in their computer science education. The program offers 100 awards ranging from $5,000 up to $10,000 each, with a lifetime maximum disbursement of up to $40,000. To qualify, applicants must be a high school senior in the United States who has completed or is currently enrolled in a computer science course (or opt to take a brief assessment), be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering or a field related to computer science, be authorized to work in the United States, meet a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (or its equivalent), and demonstrate financial need.
AWS Barbara and Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarship – $2,500
Offered by the American Welding Society (AWS), the Barbara and Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarship awards students pursuing two- or four-year degrees in an engineering or technical field relating to welding and cutting. Applicants must be in their final year of high school at the time they apply. Named for the founders of Hypertherm, an industrial cutting technology manufacturer, the scholarship is awarded with preference to the sons and daughters of Hypertherm employees. Application opens on December 1, annually.
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program – $10,000
Launched in 2018, the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program provides access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student. To be eligible, applicants must be: high school seniors, college freshmen or college sophomores with at least a 2.5 GPA; be a U.S. citizen; have demonstrated financial need; be currently enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university; major in engineering or computer science; and have an interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding.
Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship – $1,500-$6,000
The Material Handling Education Foundation offers annual scholarships to students who are pursuing logistics-related careers. Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a material handling, logistics, or supply chain program at an accredited non-profit college or university in the United States, be enrolled for the entire academic year, and maintain a “B” GPA.
ANSYS Scholarship – $6,000
Offered by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the ANSYS Scholarship is annually awarded to an active member pursuing an engineering-related degree. Applicants must be SHPE members, meet a minimum 2.75 GPA requirement, attend an academic institution in the United States or Puerto Rico, be a college sophomore, junior or senior, master, or doctoral student, and be pursuing a degree in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, material science, material engineering, or mechanical engineering.
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