Other Opportunities

Inoxoft is offering $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors, college students, and first-year university students in the USA, including international students studying at U.S. universities. Eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related STEM field and demonstrate strong academic performance. Applications for spring are due by April 14, 2025 and applications for fall are due October 31, 2026. For additional details on eligibility requirements, FAQs, and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

LyondellBasell has launched a new scholarship program: LYB Scholars. The scholarship is open to freshmen and sophomores in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Environmental Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarship recipients will earn $10,000 towards their education and will be invited to join LyondellBasell in Houston this summer for a tour of LYB sites and a chance to network with their team members. Applications are due by April 14, 2025. For additional details on eligibility requirements, FAQs, and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Structural Engineers Foundation (SEF) was established in late 1993 in recognition of the 75th birthday of the Structural Engineering Act of Illinois. The Foundation is currently accepting applications for the upcoming academic year for students studying structural engineering. Applicants will be evaluated on scholarship, leadership, and academic involvement. Up to five scholarships will be awarded, each in the amount of $3,000. Applications are due by March 31, 2025. For additional details and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Academic scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Robert W. Lyons and RCI Lewis W. Newlan awards. Each year the RCI-IIBEC Foundation awards up to $30,000 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited program of architecture, architectural engineering, structural or civil engineering, construction, or building sciences. Applications are due by April 14, 2025. For additional details and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Bold.org is the nation’s largest independent scholarship provider, and their mission is to eliminate student debt. They offer a variety of scholarships specifically for engineering students. For details/deadlines on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

PathwaysToScience posts many scholarship opportunities for STEM majors. Many of these scholarships have early fall deadlines for funding for the 25 /26 academic year, so pay close attention when applying. For details on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) website provides access to more than 30 scholarship opportunities from a variety of private and federal funding sources for students pursuing careers in STEM. The website also includes resources on how to build a strong application. Any questions related to these scholarship applications or how to use the online search to find funding opportunities should be directed to Liv Detrick at ldetrick@ibparticipation.org. For details on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Last Mile Education Fund invests in striving, low-income students pursuing degrees in the high-demand fields of technology and engineering to support them in their last mile to graduation and into a career. If you have need for funding to help get you to graduation, follow the link to apply for their multiple scholarships.

Iowa State University Honors Program has developed a website with resources for students interested in applying to nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, such as Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman, etc. These fellowship and scholarship opportunities are available to both Honors and non-Honors students at ISU. They are merit based and successful candidates typically have a minimum 3.5 GPA and are active in leadership and/or service. Deadlines vary per scholarship/fellowship. For additional information or to apply, follow the link.

Albert E. Phillips Scholarship through COAA (Construction Owners Association of America).  Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student who has successfully completed their freshman year at university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.  Applications are due by March 1. Please follow the link for additional information on how to apply for this awar