This snapshot pulls from CollegeWhale’s scholarship database and planning tools to show how many scholarships are available for Engineering majors, the total dollars listed, and how early-career pay compares to typical college costs.
We currently list 48 active scholarships tied to Engineering programs, sourced from professional groups, nonprofits, and private sponsors. New awards are added regularly.
The scholarships currently listed total approximately $736,000 in advertised award value. Many programs offer renewable or variable awards, so available funding may be higher over time.
Early-career median pay for Engineering graduates is about $97,000 per year. We estimate a typical 4-year net college cost around $108,584.
That means first-year earnings are roughly 89% of total college cost, with an estimated payback period of 1.1 years (before taxes and living expenses).
The average cost of in-of-state college in the United States is $27,146 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. Out-of-state students pay $45,708 per year. Private, nonprofit university students pay $58,628.
According to data provided by educationdata.org as of 8/2025. Our ROI calculation is based on in-state average tuition. Median pay statistics are provided by bls.gov
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The ACE Mentor Program Scholarships are part of a broader initiative by the ACE Mentor Program — a nonprofit mentoring network that introduces high school students to careers in architecture, engineering, and construction while guiding them toward postsecondary success. Through
Award: $2,000 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The SENEDIA Scholarships are a set of awards offered by SENEDIA® (Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance) to support students pursuing education in fields that are integral to the defense, technology, engineering, and advanced manufacturing sectors. These scholarships recognize academic
Award: Varies Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (88 min)The Hollings Scholarship provides significant financial support and professional development opportunities for undergraduate students interested in the oceanic, atmospheric, environmental, and related sciences, engineering, technology, and education fields. The program aims to expand undergraduate training in areas relevant to the
Award: $9,500 Deadline: January Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh Scholarship supports students who are pursuing studies in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or closely related scientific disciplines and who demonstrate strong academic performance and interest in the chemical sciences. The Society for Analytical Chemists
Award: Varies Deadline: December Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Society of Chemical Industry Scholarship supports outstanding students who are pursuing education and careers related to chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and fields connected to chemical innovation. This scholarship is designed to encourage academic excellence, research involvement, and future
Award: Varies Deadline: February Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers the STEM Major Scholarship to support full-time undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) majors who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential and interest in fields such as cybersecurity, communications, intelligence or homeland
Award: $2,500 Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is designed to increase the diversity of the U.S. academic faculty by supporting individuals pursuing research-based doctoral study (Ph.D. or Sc.D.) in eligible fields such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.
Award: $27,000 Deadline: December Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The ACS Undergraduate Scholarship, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), is a premier national scholarship program designed to support the next generation of chemical scientists. This program invests in high-achieving students who are passionate about chemistry and related disciplines,
Award: $10,000 Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Teradata H.O.P.E. in Tech Scholarship is designed to help students who have faced significant challenges and are pursuing degrees in STEM fields. By providing this financial support, Teradata seeks to foster a more inclusive and diverse technology industry, ensuring
Award: $2,500 Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The Ed Dwight Scholarship, offered through the NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives, provides funding to outstanding students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Named in honor of Ed Dwight — the first Black astronaut candidate, trailblazer in the American space program, accomplished author, and sculptor
Award: $2,500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Low (13 min)The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), provides merit-based scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in approved STEM disciplines. In addition to full tuition coverage, recipients
Award: Varies Deadline: August Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The Emma Bowen Foundation (EBF) Fellows Program offers competitive, multi-year, paid summer internships for students of color in the media, technology, and business sectors. Fellows engage in immersive, hands-on training at leading companies in areas such as Business (e.g., marketing,
Award: Varies Deadline: May Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)This comprehensive collection of Engineering scholarships and grants for the 2026 - 2027 school years, curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Scholarship Database and Grant Database, which both offer easy-to-use filters, current deadlines, and detailed eligibility information to help you discover the best Engineering scholarship opportunities.
Engineering scholarships fund students training to design infrastructure, develop energy systems, build aircraft, secure networks, and manufacture advanced materials. Engineering programs are resource-intensive: lab fees, software licenses, project materials, competition travel, and unpaid research can add significant cost beyond tuition. Scholarships reduce borrowing and, in many cases, connect students to internships, research labs, and professional networks.
Most engineering awards are sponsored by professional societies (ASME, IEEE, ASCE, AIChE), industry employers (aerospace, defense, manufacturing, tech), universities, and federal agencies. Committees typically look for quantitative strength, project experience, and evidence that you can apply theory to real engineering problems.
CollegeWhale Tip: Engineering applications are stronger when they show technical depth. If you ran simulations, built a prototype, optimized a system, or reduced failure rates, quantify it. Numbers carry weight.
| Your Focus Area | Most Likely Scholarship Sources | What Reviewers Emphasize |
|---|---|---|
| High school senior entering engineering | STEM pipeline programs, robotics-linked awards, corporate STEM scholarships | AP math/science rigor, FIRST/robotics experience, hands-on projects |
| Civil / Infrastructure | ASCE, ACI, PCI Foundation, state transportation scholarships | Structural coursework, internships, construction or field exposure |
| Mechanical / Manufacturing | ASME, SME Foundation, automotive or aerospace sponsors | Design projects, thermodynamics/mechanics grades, CAD proficiency |
| Electrical / Computer | IEEE, tech industry scholarships, defense-related programs | Circuit design, embedded systems, coding, research involvement |
| Chemical / Materials | AIChE, industry partners, research fellowships | Lab research, process modeling, safety and systems understanding |
| Research or PhD track | Goldwater, NSF-style programs, faculty-nominated awards | Undergraduate research, publications, advanced math performance |
High school seniors planning to major in engineering can qualify for awards that recognize STEM rigor and early project experience.
Strong applicants often demonstrate advanced math preparation, robotics or engineering competitions, internships, or independent design projects.
Civil engineering students can access funding tied to infrastructure, transportation, environmental systems, and construction.
Civil-focused scholarships often favor students with internships in transportation departments, environmental agencies, or construction firms.
Mechanical engineering students frequently qualify for awards tied to design, manufacturing, automotive systems, and energy.
Mechanical awards often emphasize project-based work: senior design, robotics builds, fluid or thermal system modeling, and manufacturing internships.
Many engineering scholarships are discipline-specific and administered through professional societies.
Professional society membership often increases eligibility and access to smaller but recurring annual awards.
Some of the most competitive engineering scholarships reward academic excellence and research potential.
These programs often require faculty nomination, strong technical references, and documented research or advanced coursework.
Many organizations focus on expanding access to engineering careers.
These programs may combine financial awards with mentoring, networking, and internship pipelines.
Some engineering internships function like scholarships because they provide stipends, tuition benefits, or structured career pathways.
Research-based internships are particularly valuable for students considering graduate study.
Most engineering scholarships require:
Engineering scholarships reward students who show they can translate theory into function. Clear documentation of technical competence, leadership in project environments, and defined career direction significantly increases competitiveness.
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