Other Opportunities

The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) has scholarships open to all undergraduate students pursuing a career in the material handling, supply chain, and logistics industry with Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Structural Engineering being some of the target programs. Multiple scholarships are available from $1,500 to $6,000. Applications are due by January 31, 2025. For details/deadlines on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Alltricity Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to deserving and qualified students in engineering, business, IT, plant, line or distribution technologies, line worker, and other curriculum related to the electric energy industry. Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Construction, and Cyber Security Engineering majors are most closely aligned with the industry, but all who fit the eligibility criteria are welcome to apply. Scholarship awards range from $1,500-$3,000+ and the application is currently open. Applications are due by February 7, 2024. For details/deadlines on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

Each year the American Concrete Pipe Association awards one-time $3,500 scholarships to 2-3 students whose course of study is related to concrete pipe design, production, application, installation, or research. The scholarships are made available to any student who attends (or plans to attend) a technical program, community college, or university (undergraduate or graduate program). Applications are due by November 17, 2024. For details/deadlines on individual scholarships 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 Iowa Ready Mix Concrete Association (IRMCA) is offering scholarships to college students seeking degrees in areas of study relating to careers in the ready mixed concrete and construction/engineering industries. Scholarships will be awarded during the IRMCA Annual Convention held in March 2025. Applications are due by November 30, 2024. For details on individual scholarships and to apply, follow the corresponding link.

The Iowa Concrete Paving Association (ICPA) is offering scholarships to students majoring in Civil or Construction Engineering with sophomore status or higher at Iowa State. Scholarships will be awarded during the ICPA Annual Concrete Paving Workshop held in February 2025 in Des Moines. Applications are due by November 30, 2024. 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 award.