Engineering Scholarships in California
There are over 200 different kinds of engineering, which all can be classified into seven groups: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, engineering sciences and geotechnical engineering.
Chemical engineers work with matter at the atomic and molecular level, as they study how atoms and molecules react around each other. Chemical engineers might specialize in agriculture, with the environment, or with our food and water supplies.
Electrical engineers work with electricity, light and magnetism. An electrical engineer might go on to work on computer hardware or software, with integrated circuits, or with digital signal processors.
Civil engineers design and manage infrastructure. A civil engineer might work as a bridge builder, or a city planner. Civil engineers need a complex understanding of how social systems work, and how the infrastructure around those social systems impacts the city as a whole.
Mechanical engineers study mechanical systems, from very, very small to very, very large. Mechanical engineers are responsible for designing our space shuttles, bringing high-tech prosthetics to amputees, and the latest fuel efficiency measures in automobile engines.
Geotechnical engineers study what’s below the surface of our planet. Geotechnical engineers might work with rocks, minerals, raw metals, natural gas and petroleum products.
People who manage engineering projects need to have as much knowledge about engineering as they do about management, which is where engineering management specialist come in. An engineering manager has a degree in engineering first, and training in the complexities required to successfully manage an engineering project second.
Engineering scientists are those who combine engineering with math, physics or chemistry in order to solve problems.
A degree in engineering, like any of the STEM fields, can be a smart investment in the future. STEM jobs are well compensated, and outnumber people qualified to fill them. An engineering degree from a respected school can open the door to a long term, well-paid, secure job for those willing to work hard in and after college.
California, in particular, has several scholarships available to students who want to study engineering. For example:
California Transportation Foundation Scholarship
The Santa Clara Valley chapter of the Society of Women Engineers scholarship
California’s American Council of Engineering Companies offers several generous scholarships for future engineers.
Browse Engineering Scholarships in California:
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| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| $500 CollegeMapper Scholarship - No Essay | $500 |
| Sponsored: The $500 CollegeMapper Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in high school and plan to attend a college or University in the U.S. AND to students who are already enrolled in college and are looking to transfer schools. Refer a friend for more chances to win. | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Graduate Scholarships | $3000 |
| A scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time postgraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited university in the greater San Diego, California ... | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Graduate Scholarships | $3000 |
| A scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time postgraduate students currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited university in the greater San Diego, California ... | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Scholarships | $3000 |
| Scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a student currently attending school full time in the greater San Diego, California geographical area. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are ... | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Scholarships | $3000 |
| Scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a student currently attending school full time in the greater San Diego, California geographical area. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are ... | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Scholarships | $3000 |
| Scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a student currently attending school full time in the greater San Diego, California geographical area. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are ... | |
| AFCEA/ORINCON IT Scholarships | $3000 |
| Scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a student currently attending school full time in the greater San Diego, California geographical area. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who are ... | |
| Association for Women in Architecture | $1000-$2500 |
| The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and/or Land Planning, Interior Design, ... | |
| Association for Women in Architecture | $1000-$2500 |
| The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and/or Land Planning, Interior Design, ... | |
| Association for Women in Architecture | $1000-$2500 |
| The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and/or Land Planning, Interior Design, ... | |
| Association for Women in Architecture | $1000-$2500 |
| The Association for Women in Architecture Foundation offers annual cash awards to women students studying Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and/or Land Planning, Interior Design, ... | |
| $1,000 #CappexCash Monthly Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: #CappexCash is an easy scholarship offered every month. There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write! | |
| Association of CA Water Agencies Awards | $1500 |
| Association of CA Water Agencies awards scholarships are awarded to qualified students in various water resources related fields of study. Open to California residents attending a California ... | |
| California Cement Scholarship | Varies |
| The California Cement Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to Quarry Engineering majors. Must have full-time enrollment, be an entering freshmen from California, and maintain a ... | |
| Edna Jackson Engineering Scholarship | Varies |
| The Edna Jackson Engineering Scholarship was created to provide financial aid to Civil Engineering majors. Must have full-time status, junior class standing or higher, Northern California ... | |
| Eldred I. (Bo) MacMillan Scholarship | $500 |
| A $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a Humboldt County high school graduate pursuing a course of study in Civil Engineering. The applicant must be a full time student attending a 4-year | |
| Elred I. (Bo) MacMillan Scholarship | $500 |
| This scholarship will be awarded annually to a high school graduate from a Humbolt County, CA, school. Requires official Humboldt Area Foundation Application Form. For students pursuing a ... | |
| ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year. | |
| Femineers Scholarship | Varies |
| Open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students in civil engineering at SFSU; must be a resident of Northern California, demonstrate academic excellence and need for aid. | |
| Financial Leadership Scholarships for Bay Area Women | $5000-$10000 |
| This scholarship is awarded to encourage leadership and provide opportunities for Bay Area women in the field of finance or Financial Services. Visit www.fwasf.org for more information. The ... | |
| Friends Scholarship - Instrumental Music | $1,000-$10,000 |
| The Friends Scholarship is provided by the Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center. Applicants must be high school seniors from local school districts who wish to pursue a ... | |