Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society.
Provide essential value to our members and partners, advance civil engineering, and serve the public good. In carrying out that mission, ASCE:
Advances technology
Encourages lifelong learning
Promotes professionalism and the profession
Develops civil engineer leaders
Advocates infrastructure and environmental stewardship
As part of ASCE’s devotion to advancing professional knowledge, the ASCE SunCoast Branch is proud to offer the ASCE SunCoast Branch High School Scholarship. Up to $500 will be granted for one calendar year. The scholarship is renewable, at the discretion of the ASCE SunCoast Branch, based upon continued academic achievement, involvement in local or student ASCE chapters, and other factors. Renewal applicants must submit a new application each year to be considered. The amount of the scholarship awarded is dependent upon funds available. Scholarship funds are intended for tuition and tuition related expenses only. The scholarship is available to students pursuing an education in the field of civil engineering.
The successful candidate will:
Have a permanent residence within Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, or Hardee County
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Complete the application form (see reverse side)
Submit a personal essay on why the applicant wants to become a civil engineer. The essay shall be typed, have no less than 250 words and no more than 500 words, and should highlight any long-term goals and plans.
Submit a copy of the applicant’s most recent High School transcript.
Submit a copy of proof of acceptance to a college or university with an ABET accredited engineering program (if not available at time of application, the application may be accepted without this item; however, the scholarship committee may request that this be provided prior to awarding of the scholarship).
One complete application package containing one original of all items listed above must be postmarked by May 26, 2023. All items must be collected by the applicant and sent to the scholarship chairperson as one complete application package. Application packages missing any of the above items (except for “proof of acceptance” as noted above) will not be considered. For additional information please contact Allie Bittle, P.E., ASCE SunCoast Branch Scholarship Chairperson, at 941-210-0780 or email at [email protected].
List the colleges or universities to which you have applied or been accepted. If accepted, provide a copy of the acceptance letter with the application. If acceptance statis is unknow at the time of application, the scholarship committee may request that a copy of the acceptance letter be provided prior to awarding the scholarship. If you have aready committed to attending a particular college, line one is reserved for the name of that school. Please continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
Please list your most recent school and community activities in the order of interest to you. Include your most significant contributions. Do not include activities listed in your work history. Please continue on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
List special honors or awards received.
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