Top Engineering Scholarships to Consider?

I'm planning on studying engineering in college and would love to find scholarships specifically for this field. Do you know of any top engineering scholarships that I should apply for? Looking for both merit-based and need-based options.

Absolutely! There are several scholarships available for engineering majors. Here are some you might consider:

1. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Foundation Scholarships: These are merit-based scholarships available to students studying engineering at a variety of levels. They offer several scholarships, such as the Steinman Scholarship and the Maureen L. & Howard N. Blitman Scholarship.

2. American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarships: For aspiring civil engineers, there are several scholarships available each having its own criteria. The Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship, for example, provides financial aid to students who are declared majors in civil engineering or a related field.

3. Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarships: These are for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science.

4. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Scholarships (NACME): If you represent one of the underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities in the engineering workforce, NACME offers scholarships that could help you considerably. It awards scholarships to African American, Latino, or American Indian high school seniors, college freshmen, or college sophomores pursuing a college degree in engineering.

5. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: For students planning to major in engineering, technology, or design, who have an interest in the automotive industry, this program offers a substantial scholarship opportunity. Priority is given to certain groups, including women, minorities, and "first-generation" college students, as well as those needing financial assistance.

Please ensure to check the deadlines and application requirements for all scholarships before applying. Remember to perform a comprehensive search since many local and state organizations, as well as some specific schools, offer scholarships for aspiring engineers too. Good luck!