Engineering College Grants

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in engineering, but can't seem to come up with the money to fund your way? Don't worry, there are a number of specialized grants put together just for individuals who aspire to become professional engineers. It's just a matter of knowing where to look.

Students studying math, chemistry, engineering, technology, and/or science are eligible for the National Science & Mathematics to Access to Retain Talent Grant, or SMART. This grant is designed for students who have a high GPA and have demonstrated economic need.

The Computer Science Engineering Mathematics Scholarship and the National Science Foundation have put together a merit- and need-based source of funding for undergraduate students interested in majoring in engineering, math, or the sciences. The goal is to encourage students to pursue these fields, as educated professionals are in demand.

The American Society for Engineering Education is an excellent source of regularly updated lists of available fellowships and grants for engineering students. This list includes the Helen T. Carr Fellowship (for historically black colleges), the National Defense Science and Engineering Fellowship, Naval Research grants, and more.

The Anita Borg Scholarship (administered through Google) is available to women in computer engineering who are pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, ordoctorate degree.

IBM Research sponsors internship grants that fund opportunities in engineering for minority students, including African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans in an attempt to increase the percentage of undergraduates who will move on to graduate studies.

Because engineering has historically been a field dominated by white men, many of these grants cater to the minorities (including women), but there are some that are available to all individuals, as well.

List of Engineering College Grants

• NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium — Undergraduate and graduate awards for students involved in aerospace-related research and education.

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.