Scholarships

The Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering seeks to provide financial support to students that will supplement university scholarships, promotes participation in college-wide programs, and encourages development of leadership capabilities, global competence, and innovation skills.

 
 

 

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering Scholarship

Filling out the College Scholarship Application will apply a student to all of these scholarships within this table.  March 1 is the deadline. This Scholarship is for Fall/Winter only.  Click here for the College Scholarship Application.

Dale T. Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship ACET
Richard V. Harris Foundation Endowed Scholarship Howard S. Bennion Memorial Scholarship
Paul G. Van Wagenen Endowed Scholarship Boeing
Karl E. & Laurie H. Seil Endowed Scholarship Armin J. Hill Scholarship
Geoffrey J. & Sydney L. Germane Endowed Scholarship Blaine Clyde Endowed Scholarship
Raymond & DeLona Zinn Endowed Scholarship Henrietta Clyde Endowed Scholarship
Howard Hausknecht Endowed Scholarship Tanner-Ashland Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Gerald S. & Jane S. Meiling Endowed Scholarship Freeport-Mc-Mo-Ran Scholarship
Glen L. & Sylvia D. Bellows Endowed Scholarship Paullin Endowed Scholarship
Keith & Kriss Woodley Endowed Scholarship Nephi Christensen Endowed Scholarship
James and Annette Ingersoll Family Endowed Scholarship Kent E. Kohkonen Endowed Scholarship
Brian and Hallie Fielding Endowed Scholarship Huang and Madeline Chao Family Engineering Endowed Scholarship
Jeffrey M. and Jane Nobbs Endowed Scholarship Neil and Velma Stewart Inspiring Learning Endowed Fund
Jonathan and Tara Oliver Inspiring Learning Endowed Fund in Engineering Dominion Questar
Maurice R. Tanner and Hazel H. Tanner/ Ashland Oil Inc. Endowment  
Choose to Give Student Scholarship

This Scholarship will be awarded to a student Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 pursuing a degree in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering. One student will receive a half tuition scholarship (LDS tuition - $1,635) for Fall 2018 and Winter 2019. 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Students must be on good academic standing
  • Must be a Junior or Senior in their major program
  • Consideration will be given to students who do not have any scholarship
  • Students must carry at least 12 credit hours for Fall 2018 and Winter 2019

Application: Choose to Give

Complete this application and submit it to the Advisement Center, 246 EB, by May 7th, 2018

Weidman Center Global Student Scholar

The Weidman Center for Global Leadership awards six, half-tuition scholarships each academic year to students who demonstrate a commitment to developing global or leadership agility.  These scholarships are renewable and must be applied for each year.  Finalists will be contacted for an interview after the application period.

  • Eligibility Requirements
    • Must be a current Brigham Young University undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
    • Must be a full-time student (12 or more credit hours per semester)
    • Academic achievement of a 3.0 GPA or higher
    • Must have completed or be currently enrolled in ENG T 231 (Foundations of Global Leadership)
    • Must be a current student in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Download the Weidman 2018-2019 scholarship application or visit the College Advisement Center (Student Services, 246 EB) for an application. 

Application Deadline: March 1 for awards applied the following academic year (246 EB)

Freshmen Mentorships for Women

Provide an opportunity for the top freshmen women student applicants to be mentored by a faculty member in a laboratory setting. The mentorships provide a stipend to the students supporting time spent in the laboratory.

No applications are required. Offer letters are mailed to potential recipients and they make arrangements with their program.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholarship

The Great Basin Post of the Society of American Military Engineers invites freshmen and sophomores pursuing an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering degree or NAAB (National Architectural Accreditation Board) architecture degree at a Utah university to apply for a Lt. Col. G. Roger Sunada $1,800 scholarship.  Award of two scholarships is anticipated, with a presentation in mid-February. 

Complete an application here.

including a short essay about what you hope to contribute to society through a career in engineering.  

An additional SAME Great Basin Post engineering scholarship will be available through the University of Utah engineering scholarship office, www.coe.utah.edu/scholarships.

Application due Friday, January 4, 2019

For questions, contact Evan Gabrielsen, SAME Great Basin Post, Scholarship Chair:  evan.gabrielsen@aecom.com, 801-904-4070. Applicants will be eligible for either the Sunada scholarship or the U of U scholarship, but not both.
Workman Nydegger

The Workman Nydegger Scholarship will award a $2,000 scholarship to two women for the academic year 2019-2020 pursuing a degree in the Fulton College of Engineering.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Academic achievement of a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Current BYU undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior
  • Will be an undergraduate junior or senior (taking 300 level classes) by Fall 2019
  • Enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more credit hours) Fall 2019 and Winter 2020

This Scholarship application is due by March 22, 2019 to the College Advisement Center (Student Services, 246 EB) before 5 p.m.

Application: Workman Nydegger
Wright Engineers Scholarship

The Wright Engineers Scholarship will award $1,000 for Fall 2018 and $1,000 for Winter 2019 to a senior or graduate student with a structural emphasis in Civil Engineering.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Academic achievement of a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Senior or graduate student with a structural emphasis in Civil Engineering
  • Preference will be given to those who have a financial need, but not necessarily based on need

This Scholarship application is due by March 30, 2018 to the College Advisement Center (Student Services, 246 EB) before 5 p.m.

Application: Wright Engineers
Sallie Mae Bank Scholarship
The Bank is offering twenty-two (22) $5,000 scholarships.
 
Eligibility Requirements:
  • US Citizen
  • Legal resident of the State of Utah
  • Living in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, or Weber County
  • Attend an accredited institution located in any of the forementioned counties OR attending an online accredited institution
  • 3.25 GPA or better out of a 4.0 maximum (or WGU pass equivalent)
  • Enrolled full-time (12 credits or more per semester) for both Fall and Winter semesters
  • Enrolled in one of the following undergraduate programs: Nursing Associate, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Teaching, Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Software, electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, or Technology), Technology (Information Systems, Network Management, or Technology Management), transfer program in Pre-Engineering
  • According to the Entrant's most recent FAFSA, have a total gross income of not more than what is specified for the county in which the student resides, as follows: $61,440 (Davis County), $63,760 (Salt Lake County), $63,760 (Tooele County), $59,760 (Utah County), $61,440 (Weber County)
 

Applications must may be mailed as instructed and must be postmarked ON OR BEFORE April 5, 2019. Please direct any questions to scholarshipsSMB@salliemae.com, or contact Claire Scott at 801-320-3775

  

SME Education Foundation Scholarship

SME Education Foundation Scholarships are open to all students who are pursuing post-secondary degrees in an engineering discipline closely related to manufacturing or a technology field of study related to manufacturing.

Total Award Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 – $6,000.

Deadline: February 1, 2019.

Applicants can get more information through the given link: SME Education Foundation Scholarships
Utah Engineers Council Scholarship Each year the Utah Engineers Council awards a $1,500 scholarship to one BYU engineer. Must be a junior (senior in the following academic year) to apply. Required documents: application, official transcript & two letters of recommendation from academic sources. This year's application must be delivered to Lissa Camacho in the Dean’s Office (240 EB) by January 11, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Download application here.

International Program Assistance

Provide funding in support of students participating in college-sponsored international programs. This funding provides both basic program subsidies and individual awards based on financial need.

Applications are submitted as part of the individual international program applications that are submitted to the Kennedy Center for International Studies (237 HRCB); apply here. In order to qualify for need-based assistance proper documentation must be on file with the university.

Student Leadership Fellowships

Provide fellowships for students serving in leadership positions in strategic, college-level, student organizations.

These fellowships are awarded automatically to selected student leaders serving in college-sponsored student organizations.

Other Support

Other entities on campus offer financial support that is especially applicable to students in the College. These forms of support require specific applications.