Shiley School of Engineering: Fellowships & Scholarships

General Scholarships

Listed below are the opportunities specifically for engineering and computer science students.

Scholarships for Undergraduate Civil Engineering Majors
Scholarships for Undergraduate Computer Science Majors
Scholarships for Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Majors
Scholarships for Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Majors

Link to Scholarship Search Tool

Fellowships

There are several external fellowships available for high performing students. These fellowships are typically based on your academic performance, not financial need. To be competitive, you need good grades and demonstrated leadership (e.g. in clubs, athletics, performing arts, etc.). Experiences such as study abroad and undergraduate research make you even more competitive. If you are successful at one level, this opens up even more possibilities.

If you have questions or need help, schedule an appointment to meet with the Dean and/or Dr. Orr in the Honors Program. [Dr. Orr is the faculty representative if the opportunity says that you need one.]

For Sophomores & Juniors

Amgen Scholars
The Amgen Scholars U.S. Program, an undergraduate summer research program in science and biology, provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience. Students take part in university research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science; interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of the world’s leading academic scientists; and attend scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events. Financial aid is an important component of the program. Detailsvary by host university. See each university's summer research program website for more information:  http://www.amgenscholars.com/

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The Excellence in Education Foundation provides the United States with a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding Goldwater Scholarships to college students who intend to pursue research careers in these fields. http://www.act.org/goldwater/index.html

DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE)
RISE gives students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics the chance to spend a summer working with doctoral students at German universities and research institutions on serious research projects. The doctoral students help integrate the undergraduate directly into the lab work and serve as personal and professional mentors. A stipend is provided for participants. http://www.daad.de/rise/en/

Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program
The Department of Energy uses the DOE Scholars Program to introduce students to the DOE. As participants in the DOE Scholars Program, students have a paid summer internship with the DOE and work at one of the DOE sites during summer break. Appointments are available in a variety of disciplines at participating facilities nationwide. http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/description/overview.htm

NASA Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology
MUST awards scholarships and internships to undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, fields. Each year, the MUST Project will support approximately 100 undergraduate students with a one-year competitive scholarship of up to one-half of tuition, not to exceed $10,000. Students who maintain the required minimum grade point average will be eligible for a paid internship at a NASA center. Additionally, students will benefit year-round from tutoring, lecture series and mentoring from STEM faculty and peers. http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/descriptions/Motivating_Undergraduates_Science_Technology.html

National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers: Scholarship support, paid research training at the NIH during the summer, paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation. https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp

SMART Scholarship

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. http://smart.asee.org/

Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)

There is a need to attract diverse and talented students with skills which will be critical to the future workforce needs of the Federal Government. Through the SCEP and STEP programs, the Federal Government provides for work-study partnerships between the students, the educational institutions, and various Federal agencies. SCEP and STEP placements are student initiated. Contact the UP Career Center and the Federal agency employment office where you are interested in working. http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/intro.asp

Udall Scholarship
Udall is for students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields. http://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/mkuscholarship/mkuscholarship.aspx

For Seniors

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
Fellows in the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) program are using high performance computing to better understand fundamental properties of the world and universe around us, and to solve complex problems in areas of national importance, such as climate change and sustainable energy sources. http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/

DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high energy density physics, nuclear science, or materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. http://www.krellinst.org/ssgf/

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
The Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship empowers outstanding young people pursuing a PhD degree in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences with the freedom to innovate and explore their genius in collaboration with leading professors in the field. http://www.hertzfndn.org/

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grants
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or English Teaching Assistantships. A candidate will submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a country outside the U.S http://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Knowles Math and Science Teaching Fellowship Program
The KSTF Teaching Fellowship supports outstanding beginning teachers in becoming true professionals—informed by both theory and the wisdom of practice, with resources to hone their knowledge and skill, and empowered by a strong, supportive community of other teachers and scholars. http://www.kstf.org/programs/teaching.html

NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program
NASA's GSRP cultivates research ties to the academic community and broadens the base of students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics and engineering related to NASA https://fellowships.nasaprs.com/gsrp/nav/

National Defense Sciences and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) plans to award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships in April 2011, subject to the availability of funds. The DoD will offer these fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated the ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. http://ndseg.asee.org/

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship. http://www.nsfgrfp.org/

SMART Scholarship
Welcome and thank you for your interest in this exciting scholarship opportunity. The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. http://smart.asee.org/

Whitaker International Fellows Program
The Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their own careers within the field. In the first four years of the Whitaker Program, 100 grants have been awarded to Fellows and Scholars to conduct projects in over 20 countries worldwide.
http://www.whitaker.org/