Engineering Scholarships

Application Information

Applications are accepted in March/April of every year for the upcoming Fall and Spring semeters. Students must apply every year for consideration. Generally, one application will be used to award all of the scholarships listed below. Our scholarships are usually awarded to students who have completed at least one semester at NAU.

List of Engineering Scholarships:
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Scholarships Open to Multiple Engineering Disciplines

Louis Agassiz Prize for Excellence in Writing
The Louis Agassiz Prize for Writing Excellence encourages and rewards the writing skills of NAU undergraduate students, the Louis Agassiz Prize is awarded annually to the winner of an essay competition. In addition to the Louis Agassiz Prize ($1500), a second prize ($1000), and third prize ($500) may be awarded. Click here to learn more.

Ambassadors of the College of Engineering and Technology Endowed Scholarship
The Ambassadors of the College of Engineering and Technology Endowed Scholarship fund was created to support outstanding students in engineering and construction management. The recipient/recipients of the scholarship must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.5 and must be enrolled as a full time student. Students will be evaluated based on their involvement in non-academic activities, leadership abilities, academic achievement, and their commitment to engineering or construction management.

College of Engineering Industrial Council Endowed Scholarship
The College of Engineering Industrial Council Endowed Scholarship was established in 1999 to support students who meet the following criteria: enrolled in NAU as an engineering major, completed 30 semester credit hours, and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0.

Brian Patrick Lindsay Memorial Scholarship
The Brian Patrick Lindsay Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 to support students in engineering with a preference for mechanical engineering students. Students must be a full-time student, have completed sufficient courses to be classified as a sophomore or above by the beginning of the semester the award is granted, and have a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher. Other accomplishments may be considered in the selection process such as: work toward college expenses and must have a true focus on the end result of an Engineering degree. Students must also have no other type of scholarship.

Carl LeRoy and Jean Wolcott Meng Engineering Scholarship
The Carl LeRoy and Jean Wolcott Meng Engineering Scholarship was established in 1994 to support Northern Arizona University Freshman or Sophomore student enrolled in the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences . Students must be a graduate of an Arizona high school and have demonstrated financial need, as determined by the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and verified by the NAU Student Financial Aid Office.

Christopher J. Todd Memorial Scholarship
The Christopher J. Todd Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 to support engineering students in the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences .

Clayton and Rose Chance Scholarship Fund
The Clayton and Rose Chance Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 to provide financial support to meritorious U.S. citizens who are enrolled in their sophomore year and will be continuing on to their junior year in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology at Northern Arizona University. Each recipients must be full-time student (12 semester credit hours or more) with a minimum 3.0(4.0=A) cumulative grade point average while attending Northern Arizona University. If funds are available, a scholarship will also be awarded to a senior meeting the same criteria listed above.

College of Engineering Industrial Council Endowed Scholarship
The College of Engineering Industrial Council Endowed Scholarship was created in 1999 to support students enrolled at NAU as an engineering major. Students must have completed at least 30 semester credit hours and have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.

Curly Ethington Engineering scholarship
The Curly Ethington Engineering Scholarship was established in 1994 to support students majoring in engineering and enrolled as a full-time student at Northern Arizona University. Students must be a native born U.S. citizen. Preference is given to students who are returning to school after taking a break from their studies. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above (4.00=A). However, cumulative grade point average will not a limiting or final deciding factor in making the award.

Fred and Edith Ohlinger Endowment
The Fred and Edith Ohlinger Endowment fund was established in 1992 to support Engineering majors who have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and are an Arizona resident with financial need.

Civil & Environmental Engineering

American Concrete Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarships Fund
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship (ASCE) fund was established in 1998 to provide scholarships for undergraduate students in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Students must have completed their freshman classes in their program, have a 2.75 GPA or higher, be a full-time student and a U.S. Citizen. Students must also include a paragraph on the need for professional conduct in Engineering.

The Arizona Engineering Company Scholarship
The Arizona Engineering Company Scholarship fund was established in 1994 to support students majoring in civil engineering. Students must also be a junior, U.S. citizen with preference given to Arizona residents, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, enrolled full-time, and have a demonstrated an interest in consulting engineering, by employment or order closely related activities, prior to applying for this scholarship. Other accomplishments may be considered in the selection process, such as: leadership qualities and involvement in extracurricular activities, particularly activities which demonstrate an understanding of the social responsibilities inherent in the engineering profession.

Arizona Society of Civil Engineers Scholarships
The Arizona Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship fund was established in 2006 to provide annual scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CENE) and actively participating in the NAU student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Richard E. Boehl Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Richard E. Boehl Memorial Scholarship fund was established in 2006 to support students in Civil Engineering. Students must be a junior or senior, a full-time undergraduate enrolled for 12 semester credit hours or more, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Students must also be an independent and self-supporting student.

Shelton Hannig Civil Engineering Scholarship
The Shelton Hannig Civil Engineering Scholarship fund was established in 1993 to support full-time undergraduates in Civil Engineering. Students must also be a junior or above, have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.75 or higher, and be a U.S. citizen. Other accomplishments may be considered in the selection process such as: leadership qualities, involvement in activities outside class assignment, etc.

Mike Kolling Memorial Scholarship
The Mike Kolling Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 by Achen-Gardner Engineering, LLC to support a full time student pursuing a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. Students must be in good academic standing.

Computer Science

Construction Management

Ben C. Griggs and American Subcontractors Association Scholarship
The Ben C. Griggs and American Subcontractors Association Scholarship was established in 2002 to support students in the Department of Construction Management. Students must be citizens of the United States of America, be full-time undergraduate construction management students, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must be an Arizona High School Graduate.

Chuck Orr Construction Management Scholarship
The Chuck Orr Construction Management Scholarship fund was established in 2003 to support students of NAU who have declared their major to be Construction Management. Students must be admitted to the Construction Management Program and enroll as a full-time student. First preference will be given to students who have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or better (scale A=4.0) who have graduated from an Arizona High School, been active in clubs and/or organizations associated with their major or the Associated Students of NAU, and who have demonstrated leadership ability.

Schuff Steel Scholarships
The Schuff Steel Scholarship fund was established in 2007 to support students majoring in Construction Management. Students must a junior or senior in good standing and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to students having financial need and aspiring to work with structures after graduating.

Scott Williams McFarland Memorial Scholarship for Construction Management
The Scott Williams McFarland Memorial Scholarship for Construction Management fund was established to support students majoring in Construction Management. First preference will be given to non-traditional students who have a G.P.A 2.5 or better, who have been active in engineering clubs and organization, and who have demonstrated leadership ability. Any determination of financial need, if applicable, must be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Thomas J. and Dolores C. Ballew Scholarship (for Native Americans)
The Thomas J. and Dolores C. Ballew Scholarship fund was established in 2006 to support students majoring in Construction Management. Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher, be members of recognized American Indian tribes with demonstrated financial need, and must be actively participating in clubs or associations promoting the American Indian culture either on or off campus.

Mike Kolling Memorial Scholarship
The Mike Kolling Memorial Scholarship was established in 2008 by Achen-Gardner Engineering, LLC to support a full time student pursuing a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. Students must be in good academic standing.

Electrical Engineering

Daie Endowment Fund
The Daie Endowment Fund was established in 2002 to support Masters in Engineering Candidates with a focus in wireless Communications, or Digital Signal Processing, or Analog and RF IC Design. Students must also have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from NAU or other major university. Students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better and have demonstrated financial need.

Honeywell Perpetual Endowment Fund
This Fund was established by Honeywell Corporation to provide scholarships to students in the College of Engineering or students majoring in electrical engineering or computer science.

John A. and Valarie M. Seeger Scholarship
The scholarship shall be given to an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering student. Students must have completed all required freshmen and sophomore courses in their discipline and must carry a minimum academic load of 12 semester credit hours for the entire semester in which they have received this scholarship. Should a student’s academic load fall below 12 hours, the student shall forfeit the scholarship beginning with the following semester. All students enrolled in appropriate degree programs, including foreign nationals, are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all attempted coursework. Students meeting these criteria shall continue to receive the scholarship for up to six semesters or until graduation. Should a student’s cumulative average fall below 3.0, the student shall forfeit the scholarship at the beginning of the semester following the semester in which the cumulative grade point average dropped below 3.0.

Randy Sherman Scholarship Fund
The Randy Sherman Scholarship fund was established to support students majoring in electrical engineering. Students must have completed the freshman and sophomore years in electrical engineering, have a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 (4.0=A), and have proven financial need in order to continue their studies (renewable for four semester if the recipient qualifies). Both undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Scholarships for Minority Students & Female Students

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Bull HN Information Inc. Multicultural Engineering Scholarship Fund
The Bull HN Information Inc. Multicultural Engineering Scholarship fund was established in 1999 to support students who are majoring in electrical or computer science engineering. Students must also have achieved junior status (within 60 credit hours of graduation), have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A) in engineering credits at the time of application, and have participated in the Multi-cultural Engineering Program (MEP).

Delia Gonzales Martinez Memorial Engineering Scholarship
The Delia Gonzales Martinez Memorial Engineering Scholarship fund was established in 1992 to support students who have financial need as determined by NAU Office of student Financial Aid, are majoring in an academic discipline within the college, and have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students must also be enrolled full-time. Preference will be given to students who are female and Hispanic or Native American.

Intel Engineering Scholarships
The Intel Engineering Scholarship fund was established in 1999 to support students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, majoring in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering, and have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to a student from an underrepresented population or to students participating in NAU’s Multicultural Engineering program, and preference will be given to students with Financial Need. Overall academic excellence and academic excellence related to the major field, verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills and demonstrated interest and aptitude for, and potential future success in, science or engineering career will be important.

Lisa L. Bagwell Engineering Scholarship
The Lisa L. Bagwell Engineering Scholarship fund was established in 1996 to support students majoring in engineering. Preference is given to female students majoring in engineering who have junior status or above, who have a GPA of a 2.5 or better, who have been active in engineering clubs/organizations and participate in other on campus student organizations, and who have demonstrated leadership ability. Any determination of financial need, if applicable, must be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Navajo Scrubber Project Participants Scholarship Endowment
The Navajo Scrubber Project Participants Scholarship Endowment fund was established in 1998 to support students with an academic interest in the engineering profession, who have a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher, and have demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.

The Robert Brocksbank Memorial Award Fund
The Robert Brocksbank Memorial Award fund was established in 1996 to support students in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES).