Y. C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility

Y. C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship, with an application deadline in January, offers 2 awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Y. C. Yang Civil Engineering Scholarship may be presented annually to not more than two undergraduate civil engineering students, who will use the scholarship for their undergraduate tuition expenses and fees. The purpose of the scholarship is to further the education of worthy students in structural engineering. At the time of application and award, the individual must be a student enrolled in and who will continue as an undergraduate in an ABET-accredited or equivalent program in civil engineering or related field. Applicants must be a member of the Society and in good standing at the time of application and award. Applicants must express an interest in structural engineering. Previous recipients are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility are satisfied. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually by and subject to approval of the Executive Committee of the ASCE Board of Direction based on income from the fund endowment. Selection is based on appraisal of the applicant's essay, stated interest in structural engineering, education plans, academic performance, potential for development, demonstrated leadership qualities, and financial need. Applications are required to be submitted online; mailed applications will no longer be accepted. A minimum of two recommendation letters are required, one of which must be from a faculty member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Society of Civil Engineers for more information.