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Engineering scholarships for college students

15 Engineering scholarships open to college students. The earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships) and the latest is Apr 12, 2027. The largest award listed is Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26) from American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of CA, IA, WI, WV. Sponsors include AGC Education and Research Foundation, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation, American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships

$5,000 scholarships; $10,000 fellowships plus paid travel to two ACI conventions (about 50 awards) · American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students in concrete-related degree programs; fellowship applicants must attend an accredited school in the U.S. or Canada.

Applications for 2027–28 are open; close Nov 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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AGC Education & Research Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Up to $2,500 per year · AGC Education and Research Foundation · Undergraduate

Full-time rising college sophomores and juniors (or rising seniors in five-year programs), plus two-year students transferring to a four-year program, pursuing a B.S. in construction management or construction-related engineering at an ABET or ACCE accredited program, who want a construction career. High school seniors are not eligible.

2027–28 application and all materials due by midnight ET Nov 1, 2026.
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SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

Full tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, book allowance and paid summer internships · U.S. Department of Defense (DoD SMART) · Undergraduate / graduate

Bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. students in STEM fields who commit to becoming Department of Defense civilian employees after graduation.

2027 application due Dec 4, 2026 (5 p.m. ET); finalists notified in April 2027. Requires post-graduation civilian DoD employment.
STEMEngineeringComputer Science
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Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship

Varies (past awards $2,500 and $5,000) · Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) · Undergraduate / graduate / trade

Women pursuing careers in automotive, vehicle mobility and related fields.

Two deadlines a year (January and June); Q1/Q2 2027 applications due Jan 2, 2027.
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Goldwater Scholarship

Up to $7,500 per year · Barry Goldwater Scholarship Foundation · Undergraduate

College sophomores and juniors pursuing research careers in natural sciences, engineering or mathematics. Requires campus nomination.

Nomination deadline is the last Friday in January; campus deadlines earlier
STEMEngineering
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NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

Up to $9,500 per academic year for two years, plus a paid 10-week NOAA summer internship ($700/week) · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) · Undergraduate (sophomore)

U.S. citizens who are full-time second-year students in a four-year program (third-year in a five-year program) or community college/transfer students applying to a four-year school, with at least a 3.0 GPA and a declared major supporting NOAA's mission (ocean, environmental, biological and atmospheric sciences, math, engineering, computer science, physical and social sciences, teacher education and more).

2027 application open through Jan 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. ET; recipients notified in April.
STEMEnvironmentEngineering
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NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship

$2,500 (multiple awards) · National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation · High school senior / college / technical

High school seniors and students at community colleges, technical colleges and universities pursuing studies related to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).

Applications due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT; recommendation letters by Feb 8, 2027.
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SME Education Foundation Scholarships

$2,500 to $20,000 · SME Education Foundation · High school senior / college student

High school seniors and college students pursuing manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology or related degrees.

Applications accepted Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027; one application considers you for every SME scholarship you're eligible for.
EngineeringSTEM
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SWE Scholarships (Upperclass & Graduate)

Varies · Society of Women Engineers · Undergraduate

Students entering sophomore, junior or senior year or graduate study in engineering, technology or computer science. Opens Dec 1, 2026.

EngineeringSTEMComputer Science
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Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Scholarship

$3,000 (subject to funding) · Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (NASA Space Grant) · Undergraduate

Full-time undergraduates enrolled in (or admitted/applied to) a WSGC member institution pursuing STEM studies aligned with NASA mission directorates.

Fall 2027 applications open Nov 1, 2026; deadline Feb 1, 2027; awards announced March 26, 2027.
STEMEngineeringWI
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ASSP Foundation Academic Scholarships

Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26) · American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate / adult learner

College students whose programs of study are related to, or will support, the environmental health and safety (EHS) field. ASSP membership is preferred but not required.

Applications accepted Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027.
EngineeringHealthSTEM
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SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarships

Varies (the section awards about $15,000 a year) · Society of Women Engineers – Santa Clara Valley Section · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / re-entry

High school seniors, college and graduate students who identify as female, pursuing a full-time BS or MS in engineering or computer science at an ABET/CSAB-accredited school, with a permanent address or school in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, south San Mateo or south Alameda counties.

FY27 application open now; due Feb 28, 2027 via Jotform; reference forms due March 21, 2027.
EngineeringComputer ScienceCA
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West Virginia STEM Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per year · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior / undergraduate

West Virginia residents (12+ months) who are degree-seeking undergraduates in an eligible STEM program, show financial need, and agree to work full-time in a qualifying STEM field in WV one year per year of funding (health care does not count). Repayable if the work requirement isn't met.

Apply at cfwv.com/WVSTEM from Oct 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027; FAFSA required.
STEMEngineeringComputer ScienceWV
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SWE Golden Gate Section Scholarships

$1,000 to $2,000 · Society of Women Engineers – Golden Gate Section · High school senior / community college

Bay Area high school seniors and community college students who identify as women or another underrepresented gender, live or attend school within the Golden Gate Section boundaries, and plan to pursue an undergraduate engineering or computer science degree at an accredited university.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Friday, April 9, 2027.
EngineeringComputer ScienceCA
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The Matteson Scholarship

Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) · Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa) · High school senior / college / adult / trade

Students and working adults living in Lee, Des Moines or Henry County, Iowa, studying agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade.

2027 first-time application opens Jan 11, 2027 and closes April 12, 2027 (renewals Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027).
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Frequently asked questions

How many engineering scholarships for college students are open right now?

15 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for engineering scholarships for college students?

ACI Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships closes on Nov 1, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Apr 12, 2027.

What are the biggest engineering scholarships for college students?

ASSP Foundation Academic Scholarships (Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26)); SME Education Foundation Scholarships ($2,500 to $20,000); The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)).