Scholarships
College of Engineering and Computing Scholarships
Applications for all University and College of Engineering and Computing scholarships are available through your MyScholarships page on your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. The annual deadline for scholarships offered through the Georgia Southern Foundation (all University and College scholarships) is January 31. All decisions are made by March 31 each year.
Civil Engineering & Construction
Robert B. Baker Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis each year to outstanding traditional students who are athletes majoring in Civil Engineering. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Financial need, extracurricular activities, school and community involvement and prior work experience will be considered when making the selection. Awards will be made without regard to race, religion, gender or area of residency. Should no student athlete majoring in CE qualify for the scholarship in a given year, it may be offered to a student athlete majoring in any engineering program. Should no student athletes be available, the scholarship will then be given to students who meet the other criteria.
Hussey, Gay, Bell and DeYoung Civil Engineering Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE
Award is available to junior or senior level students majoring in Civil Engineering. Students must be residents of southern Georgia or South Carolina. The scholarship committee may invite a representative of Hussey, Gay, Bell and DeYoung to sit on the selection committee.
Stuber-EMC Scholarship Civil Engineering Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis each year to a deserving students majoring in Civil Engineering. Each applicant must be at the junior or senior level during the award period. Each applicant must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be a full-time student at the time of application and must maintain the GPA or better and maintain full-time status during the award period. Each applicant must be of high moral character and must be considered a leader among his or her peers. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to age, gender, race, marital status, area of residency or religious preference. Should all other factors prove equal, financial need will be the deciding factor.
Thomas & Hutton Scholarship in Honor of J. Mitchell Bohannon, III
Available to: CE/ConE
Award is available to junior or senior level students majoring in Civil Engineering.
Construction
Ellis Cartee Endowment
Available to: Construction
Available to junior or senior level students majoring in Construction. First preference should be given to students from Bulloch County. Second preference should go to students from Candler County. Should no recipient be found, the scholarship may be awarded to students majoring in Civil Engineering from Bulloch or Candler County. Should no (CE) recipient be found, the scholarship may be awarded to any deserving student majoring in Construction.
Construction Management Alumni Scholarship
Available to: Construction
Available to full-time freshmen or sophomores who have declared a major in Construction. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or a minimum transferring college or state university GPA of 2.5. Funds are awarded after completion of one semester at Georgia Southern while maintaining a GPA of 2.0 as a full-time student.
Alex Futch Memorial Scholarship
Available to: Construction
The recipient must have a minimum overall non-adjusted GPA of 3.0. Funds shall be applicable for any purpose the student deems necessary for pursuing their Construction degree. The student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of Construction courses.
Golden Hammer Scholarship
Available to: Construction
Available to students majoring in Construction. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and may be at any class level. Students must have completed three Construction courses with a C or better.
Home Builders Association of Statesboro Scholarship
Available to: Construction
Applicants must demonstrate a genuine vocational or professional interest in the building construction industry, preferably the residential sector. Applications must be majoring in CM. The recipient shall be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA in major subjects and at least an overall 2.5 GPA. Financial need should be a factor and the student must be enrolled full-time.
William Jones Lane, Sr. Scholarship
Available to: Construction
Students applying for this scholarship must be pursuing a Construction degree. Students must have taken at least 12 semester hours or three courses within the program with a C or better. Students must be enrolled full-time at the time they receive the award, and maintain full-time enrollment throughout the award period. Students who are in their senior year or interning are eligible. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to apply, and must maintain grades of the minimum or higher. Students must be of high moral character and must be considered leaders among their peers. Selection will be made without regard to age, race, gender, area of residency, marital status or religious preference. Should all other factors be considered equal, financial need will be the determining factor.
Cap Mallard Scholarship
Available to: Construction
Award is to be offered to the rising senior Construction major with the highest GPA.
Ray M. Wright Scholarship Fund of the Home Builders Association of Columbus
Available to: CM
Applicants must be majoring in Construction and must demonstrate a genuine vocational or professional interest in the building construction industry, preferably the residential sector. Applicants must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and must submit two letters of recommendation, as well as a brief statement of their commitment to the industry. Financial need must be demonstrated and the student must be enrolled full-time when the scholarship is received and throughout the award period. The scholarship may be renewable.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering Scholarship
Available to: EE and CompE
Stephen G. Moore Scholarship
Available to: EE and CompE
The Stephen G. Moore Scholarship was established by Betty A. Moore in 1987 in memory of her son, Stephen G. Moore, who aspired to be an engineer. The scholarship awarded to students in the College of Engineering and Computing who have demonstrated a financial need.
MR Systems, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Available to: EE
Available to outstanding Electrical Engineering majors.
Information Technology / Computer Science
The Bhatia Foundation Scholarship
Available to: CS
Dr. Sarvan Bhatia and Prem L. Bhatia established the Bhatia Foundation Scholarship in 2007 to aid international students majoring in Computer Science.
Lancy C. Jen Scholarship
Available to: CS/IT
Lancy C. Jen was a native of Shanghai, China, and a member of the Savannah community from 1973 on. She taught mathematics in several local educational institutions, and had an interest in encouraging talented students to continue and prosper in their study of Computer Science. She had a special concern for international students pursuing studies in the United States. This scholarship was established in 1997 to honor her father, Pei Ling Chan.
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who best meets the following criteria:
- Has maintained a minimum of a B average in all university-level math courses
- Has demonstrated accomplishment in mathematical endeavors
- Is a full-time student at Armstrong and majoring in Computer Science
- Has a class standing at least of sophomore level
- Shows financial need
Morris Technology Scholarship
Available to: IT/CS
The scholarship may be awarded to any IT or Computer Science student who meets the following criteria: 1) maintains a 3.0 GPA; 2) is from a rural city or town in the state of Georgia (population less than 100,000); 3) preference may be given to minority students. Should there be no applicants who meet items 2 and 3, the scholarship may be awarded to any IT or CS student who maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Safe Systems, Inc. Technology Scholarship
Available to: IT/CS
Scholarship shall be awarded to rising seniors, enrolled full time, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference should go to students majoring in IT. Should no qualified reicipient be found, the scholarship shall be awarded to students pursuing a major in Computer Science or Information Systems; financial need should be the determining factor. All applicants should have a completed FAFSA form on file demonstrating financial need.
Robert and Thalia Stoddard Family Scholarship
Available to: IT in alternate years
The Robert and Thalia Stoddard Family Scholarship will rotate between the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and the Parker College of Business. The scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Information Technology and Finance or Economics respectively.
Manufacturing Engineering
Crider Recruitment Scholarship
Available to: MfgE
Recipients shall be incoming freshmen or sophomores enrolled or enrolling in the College. Preference shall be given to students from nearby rural counties of Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, Screven, Tattnall, Toombs, and Treutlen. For students who remain in the program and on track for graduation (2.25 GPA), the scholarship is renewable for up to three years, $1,000 per semester.
Gene Haas Scholarships
Available to: MfgE
Recipients shall be incoming freshmen or sophomores enrolled or enrolling in the College. For students who remain in the program and on track for graduation, the scholarship is renewable on an annual basis.
Claude A. Howard Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Available to: MfgE
Applicants must be rising senior MfgE majors with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. First preference shall be given to applicants from Statesboro and the surrounding region. When selecting recipients, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s business ability, desire to enter manufacturing engineering, work experience, salesmanship, well-rounded personality and desire to remain in the local area.
Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Available to: MfgE
Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA; entering freshmen must have an overall high school GPA of 3.0. Students must be pursuing a BS in Manufacturing Engineering. First preference will be given to students who are residents of Bulloch, Evans, Bryan, Screven, Candler, Jenkins, Effingham and Emanuel counties. Second preference shall include students who are residents of the State of Georgia. Third preference will go to residents of the U.S., and international students should be preferred fourth. The scholarship is renewable; however, the previous recipient must re-apply.
Mechanical Engineering
Edward A. Abercrombie Memorial Scholarship
Available to: MechE
Student must be a senior in good academic standing, majoring in ME. First priority should be given to students who show active participation in one of the following organizations on campus: Baptist Student Union, Campus Outreach, Canterbury Club or Wesley Foundation. Priority will be given to Georgia residents. Second priority will be given to U.S. residents.
Hugh E. Darley, Sr. Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Available to: MechE
Statesboro native Hugh E. Darley, Sr. graduated from Georgia Southern University in 1961 and continued to support Georgia Southern by contributing to the College of Technology and Greater University Fund all while serving as president of ITEC Productions, a company that develops theme parks. This scholarship was erected in memory of Hugh E. Darley, Sr. by his son Hugh E. Darley, Jr.
Grinnell Technology Scholarship
Available to: MechE
The Grinnell Technology Scholarship was established in 2002 to provide financial aid to students in the College of Engineering and Computing. ITT Grinnell Technology is a manufacturing business that produces both mechanical and industrial products for varying uses: mining companies, marine research, oil and gas companies, and alternative energy research. ITT Grinnell Technology aims to provide the workforce with the next generation of engineers needed to continue this work.
Charles Robert Pound, Sr. Scholarship
Available to: MechE
Students must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. First preference goes to those at the junior and senior level. Students must be full-time students with a 3.0 GPA.
Various College of Engineering and Computing Majors
Gulfstream Aerospace Engineering Endowment
Available to: CE/ConE/ECE/CpE/MfgE/MechE/SE
Scholarship is available to outstanding students in any one of Georgia Southern’s engineering programs (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Computing, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Software). Gulfstream Scholars will receive direct scholarship support during their first two years at Georgia Southern. The scholarship is renewable once for a total of two years (four semesters). Recipients must maintain full-time status and an over GPA of 2.7. Recipients must also be enrolled in at least one math and one science or engineering course each semester, earning grades of B or better in these courses.
Ernest W. & Audrey M. Hartsell Engineering Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE/ECE/CpE/MfgE/MechE/SE
The student’s academic record, demonstrated talents, personal character, relevant extracurricular activities, motivating interests and financial need will all be taken into consideration. The scholarship will be open to students majoring in any field of engineering at any class level.
R.J. Kennedy, Jr. and Spencer W. Boyd, Sr. Engineering Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE/ECE/CpE/MfgE/MechE/SE
The scholarship area of greatest need within the College shall be recommended to the scholarship committee by the Dean of the College. Further, the Dean’s recommendation will be consistent with the donor’s wishes for the recipient to be an undergraduate student with unmet financial need, majoring in one of the college’s engineering programs and on track to graduate. The scholarship committee will select the recipient in collaboration with the Foundation.
Savannah Food & Industries Engineering Scholarship
Available to: CE/ConE/EE/CpE/MfgE/MechE/SE
The Savannah Foods and Industries Engineering Scholarship recognizes outstanding students who are majoring in Engineering.
F. Everett Williams Scholarship
Available to: CE/ECE/MfgE/MechE/Construction
Available to undergraduates who demonstrate financial need and are majoring in one of the following: Civil, Electrical, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering; or Construction. If no recipient is available, the scholarship may be awarded to undergraduate students in any technology discipline. Each scholarship is renewable if the student remains in good academic standing. First preference will be given to students from Bulloch County, Georgia. Second preference is given to students from southeastern Georgia, and third preference to students from northern Virginia.
Allen E. Paulson Student Scholarships
Available to all College of Engineering and Computing majors
The purpose of the Allen E. Paulson Student Scholarship is to provide recognition and assistance to outstanding engineering and technology students. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students majoring in any of the College of Engineering and Computing’s degree granting programs at any class level.
External Scholarships Related to Engineering & Computing
Industrial Metal Service Scholarship
We are thrilled to inform you that Industrial Metal Service is offering a one-time scholarship reward of $1000 to one outstanding university student.
The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing one of the following topics:
- Innovative Uses of Recycled Metals in Design and Construction
- The Role of Metals in Sustainable Development
- The Impact of Metal 3D Printing on Manufacturing
- Metals in Renewable Energy Technologies
SAME Savannah Post Scholarship
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is a premier global engineering organization with a mission to “lead collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges.” The SAME Savannah Post supports this mission through assisting deserving students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in engineering, architecture, planning, and construction fields at local colleges and universities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- High School senior or full-time undergraduate student (freshman through junior) at an accredited university or college;
- Pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields.
DEADLINE: MAY 17, 2024
APPLY NOW FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP!
For more information, visit the SAME Savannah Post Scholarship page.
Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed Scholarship honors Dr. McPhail’s lifelong pursuit of higher education and championing the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of society.
- Scholarship(s) must be awarded to a female or minority student
- GPA: 2.5/4.0 scale
- Applicants: Graduating high school senior, community college or undergraduate student
- Major: manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology or a closely related engineering or technology discipline
- Pursuing Associate, Bachelor’s degree
- School: Attending accredited public or private, two- or four-year college/university located in the United States or Canada
- Citizenship: United States or Canadian citizen, green card or student visa
- Residency at time of application: United States or Canada
- Full time or part time student
Richard Cichocki Scholarship
The Richard Cichocki Scholarship has been established by Tax and Financial Strategist Richard Cichocki. The Award of $1,000 will provide valuable assistance to one student struggling to finance his/her undergraduate degree.
So, we want to invite you to this scholarship program.
Scholarship Details :
URL: https://richardcichockischolarship.com/
Award Amount: $1000
Submission Deadline: 15th-Dec-2022.
Winner Announcement: 22th Dec-2022.
Georgia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments Scholarship
The Georgia Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments, Inc. (Georgia A4LE) is a professional association whose sole mission is improving the places where children and young adults learn. A4LE members, individuals, institutions, and corporations are actively involved in planning, designing, building, equipping, and maintaining schools and colleges. The application period is now open for the 2024 A4LE scholarship. The applications are due on September 30, but we can work with you if more time is needed. If you have any questions, please reach out to steven.Brown@perkinswill.com.
Association of Energy Engineers Scholarship
The Association of Energy Engineers® (AEE®), founded in 1977 by Albert Thumann, is a nonprofit professional society of over 18,000 members in more than 100 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.” If you are interested in an AEE scholarship, please fill out the form, and send it to Jacqueline.f.stephens@gmail.com.
Association of Old Crows Scholarship
A fundamental part of the AOC’s mission is investing in the next generation of Crows. One of the most significant ways that we do this is by providing the STEM Student of the Year scholarship to sophomore and Junior year college students. We provide two scholarships annually, each in the amount of $12,500, to students studying in the fields of engineering or engineering technology. These scholarships are funded by a generous donation from Raytheon Intelligence & Space.
Applicants must be Sophomores or Juniors. Submissions are due by April 30 annually. View our website for a list of the submission requirements and to apply.
Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarships
For over 50 years, the Georgia Engineering Foundation has sponsored a program that awards college scholarship to worthy Georgia students who are preparing for a career in engineering. All scholarships are competitively awarded based on the student’s demonstrated competence in academics, interest in developing a career in engineering, financial need, and school and community involvement. Students are encouraged to apply at www.GEFinc.org through September 30 annually for the $1,000 to $5,000 scholarships. Applicants must be Georgia residents, US citizens, and enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering or ACCE-accredited construction program.
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Through partnerships with like-minded entities, NACME serves as a catalyst to increase the proportion of African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in STEM careers. We inspire and encourage excellence in engineering education and career development toward achieving a diverse and dynamic American workforce. To find out more about scholarships through NACME, please click here.
Simpson Strong-Tie® Student Scholarship
The Simpson Strong-Tie® Student Scholarship for Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Management/Technology students is now open for applications for Fall 2024/2025 school year.
As part of the Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship, the Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship assists students who are pursuing undergraduate study to support their education and encourage the design and building of safer structures. The scholarship award is $3,000. The deadline to submit the application and required materials online is March 15, 2024.
We are hosting a short webinar to answer your and your students’ questions about the scholarship, and introduce other ways Simpson Strong-Tie can support your school, on February 15, 2024 from 10-10:45am PT. Register for the webinar here.
This program is administered by Scholarship America. For more information about the program, please call Lydia Rux at Scholarship America: 507.931.0728.
Tacuna Systems Engineering Empowerment Scholarship
This scholarship is open to women pursuing a degree in engineering, science or math. The aim is to get female students to think about ideas on how to improve representation of females in STEM careers. More details can be found at: https://tacunasystems.com/scholarships/.
Veteran Car Donations Annual Scholarship
Supports students pursuing STEM-related degrees including computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, natural sciences and related fields. Veteran Car Donations will award the selected student applicant $1,000 to be used toward his or her degree. In addition, Veteran Car Donations will award a $250 textbook scholarship to the two runners-up. More details can be found at: https://www.veterancardonations.org/about/veteran-car-donations-annual-college-scholarship/
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation National Scholarship
TechNational
A scholarship opportunity aimed at supporting and nurturing the next generation of tech enthusiasts and visionaries. Our mission is to foster discussions and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of technology, driving innovation and change in our world. https://thetechnational.com/technational-scholarship/ Total prize pool of $1,000 among the top three participants, requiring an essay, minimum of 2,000 words, answering the question: “In what ways does the integration of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, alter the landscape of student homework and written assignments, emphasizing its benefits and ethical implications within the realm of education?“
The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to articulate their perspectives on the impact of technology on our future. We aim to identify and support individuals with innovative and forward-thinking ideas that can revolutionize our world. Open to HS seniors and currently enrolled college students in any field of study. Must be a legal resident of the U.S. Submissions must be sent via email to hello@thetechnational.com with the subject line “TechNational Scholarship Entry – [Your Full Name].”
Industrial Metal Service
A one-time scholarship reward of $1000 to one outstanding university student.
The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing one of the following topics:
1. Innovative Uses of Recycled Metals in Design and Construction
2. The Role of Metals in Sustainable Development
3. The Impact of Metal 3D Printing on Manufacturing
4. Metals in Renewable Energy Technologies
More details can be found here: https://industrialmetalservice.com/scholarship/
Other External Scholarships
Last updated: 8/14/2024
Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing • P.O. Box 7995 • Statesboro, Georgia 30460 • 912-478-7412 • engrcomp@georgiasouthern.edu
