Scholarships,
Fellowships, and Assistantships
There are many scholarships available to undergraduate civil engineering students. These scholarships vary in funding amounts, range from one to four years, and all current and prospective students are highly encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities. Undergraduate students interested in learning more and applying for scholarships should contact the Civil Engineering Department office for specific instructions.
In addition to teaching courses and the many other
scholastic and service activities, all professors manage their own rigorous
research programs. Most research
projects involve undergraduate and/or graduate students to help conduct the
research and maintain laboratories; therefore, these professors are always
looking for talented and energetic students to help with their projects. The availability of funding and the
responsibilities of the students vary greatly, but students find these
activities rewarding and educational.
Any student interested in participating in research projects,
particularly students who may be interested in continuing their education
beyond the BSCE degree, are strongly encouraged to inquire about such
opportunities.
Graduate fellowships are essentially scholarships
provided to graduate students so that they can complete the coursework required
for their graduate degree and conduct research under the guidance of a
professor. The funding for fellowships
typically includes tuition, books, and a stipend that will cover cost-of-living
expenses. Graduate fellowships are
always excellent opportunities, however, they are competitive. Each year, several graduate fellowships are
available through the
Similar to fellowships, graduate research assistantships
(GRA) and graduate teaching assistantships (GTA) provide a monthly stipend
intended to support graduate students through their coursework and
research. The funding for research
assistantships comes from research grants or contracts and therefore typically
entails specific research responsibilities.
The awarding of an assistantship is primarily at the discretion of the
professor in charge of the research in which the student would be
involved. Graduate teaching
assistantships involve assisting with the teaching of a course or
laboratory. The responsibilities and
funding for assistantships vary. There
are many research assistantships available through the department and
prospective graduate students are strongly encouraged to inquire about
availability. The level of funding
associated with graduate assistantships is typically sufficient to pay for cost-of-living
expenses, and tuition is “waived.” Students
supported through full fellowships, GTA positions, and GRA positions can
typically complete their graduate education degrees without borrowing money or
depending on their families for financial support.
Finally, one of the best ways to explore fellowship and assistantship opportunities is to directly contact the professor(s) who are teaching and working in your areas of interest.
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