SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY scholarships
ASCE LA YMF is pleased to award $1,000 in scholarships in honor of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). Applications are due Friday, June 16th.
Submit your application as a single PDF (Last_First_INWED) to ascescholarship@gmaill.com. Winners must be present at our INWED Celebration on Sunday, June 25th.
university level scholarships
The ASCE Los Angeles Younger Member Forum (LA YMF), in coordination with the Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch (MLAB) and Los Angeles Section is proud to award over $26,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students, graduate students, and student chapters within the civil engineering community for the 2022-2023 academic year.
2022-2023 award cycle schedule
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023
APPLICATION OPENS
APPLICATION CLOSES
WINNERS NOTIFIED
AWARD CEREMONY
Eligibility requirements, required documentation, and essay prompts along with award categories and amounts are now available for scholarships awarded by LA YMF, MLAB, and LA Section. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, January 22, 2023. Winners will be notified no later than Monday, February 4, 2023, and are expected to be in attendance to receive their award at the annual Student Night & Job Fair (SNJF) scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2023.
The Life Member Forum of the Los Angeles Section of ASCE will be awarding scholarships under a separate cycle and application. Learn more about this program below.
how to apply
Individual awards
This year, our program will be implementing a Common Application for individual scholarships awarded by LA YMF, MLAB, and LA Section. Students may apply to multiple scholarships using the form, however only one form may be submitted per student. All applicants will be required to upload the following documents within the Common Application form:
Transcripts*
Resume
Essay(s)
*Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Transcripts should demonstrate enrollment through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
It is advised that applicants review the essay prompts for the scholarship(s) you intend to apply for, prior to beginning the application. Your progress on the form may not be saved. Prompts, eligibility, and application requirements are available below. Be sure to review them carefully. Ineligible and/or incomplete applications will not be scored.
The application will close Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 11:59PM. Scholarship recipients will be notified on Monday, February 6, 2023 and are expected to register for and accept their award at the
2023 Student Night & Job Fair, held on Friday, February 10, 2023.
outstanding student chapter award
Eligibility requirements for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award can be found below. Completed applications and videos must be submitted via email to ascelascholarship@gmail.com no later than 11:59PM on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
LA YMF scholarships
available awards
outstanding undergraduate student
3 awards at $1,000 each
1 AWARD AT $1,500
outstanding graduate student
2 awards at $1,500 each
dr. bill goodin outstanding student mentor
5 awards at $1,000 each
outstanding student chapter
1 award at $500
eligibility requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicant must be a Student Member at the Society level of ASCE. Students join free here!
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Applicant must be a full-time or part-time student for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Applicant must be a student at any accredited college or university (2-year or 4-year) within the ASCE Los Angeles Section region, which includes schools within the following counties: Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura with the intent to major in Civil Engineering or a similar major.
Student Chapter Award
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Chapter must be an active ASCE student chapter at one of the following universities: CBU, CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, USC, CSUF, CSULB, UCI, CPP, or CPSLO
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Only complete submissions will be considered. See application forms for requirements.
The Dr. Bill Goodin Outstanding Student Mentor Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
MLAB scholarships
available awards
METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELEs BRANCH
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
4 awards at $1,000 each
LE VAL LUND MEMORIAL
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
1 award at $1,000
eligibility requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicant must be a Student Member at the Society level of ASCE and also a member of their university’s ASCE Student Chapter. Membership will be verified with Student Chapters.
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Undergraduate student applicants must be a full-time student for the 2022-2023 academic year. Graduate student applicants may be part-time of full-time, but must have been enrolled during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Applicant must be a full time student at one of the following universities: CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, or USC.
LA SECTION scholarships
available awards
outstanding undergraduate student
up to 2 awards at $1,000 each
and 1 award at $1,500
outstanding graduate student
UP TO 2 awardS at $1,000
and 1 award at $1,500
presidential scholarship
1 award at $1,500
eligibility requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicant must be a Student Member at the Society level of ASCE and also a member of their university’s ASCE Student Chapter. Membership will be verified with Student Chapters.
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Applicant must be a full-time student for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Applicant must be a full time student at one of the following universities: CBU, CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, USC, CSUF, CSULB, UCI, CPP, or CPSLO
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Undergraduate applicants shall have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Graduate applicants shall have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.3.
LA Section will award one (1) Presidential Scholarship to a selected applicant. This award is open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants. Applicants who apply for either of the LA Section Scholarships provided above (Outstanding Undergraduate Student or Outstanding Graduate Student) will be considered for this prestigious award.
scoring criteria
Individual Awards
45% Essay (writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer)
20% Academic achievements (GPA, research experience, etc.)
15% Growth within the Civil Engineering profession (ASCE involvement, leadership roles, etc.)
10% Community involvement (community service, etc.)
10% Professionalism/Attention to Detail
Student Chapter Award
50% Video (professional appearance, language, business acumen, content, creativity, and compliance to
guidelines)
25% Achievements (active ASCE membership, chapter achievements, etc.)
15% Community involvement (community service, etc.)
10% Professionalism/Attention to Detail
life member forum scholarships
The ASCE Los Angeles Life Member Forum (LMF) is proud to award up to $6,500 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students within the Los Angeles Section. Eligibility requirements, required documentation, and essay prompts are now available. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Winners will be notified in February 2023, and are expected to be in attendance to receive their award at the 2023 ASCE LA Section LMF Annual Induction Ceremony and Brunch scheduled for Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to Mimi Luk at mluk@gsecorp.org with the subject line LMF Scholarship: FirstName Last Name
Please note that the LMF Scholarship Program is separate from the LA YMF, MLAB, and LA Section programs and has a unique application, deadline, and submittal format. Please be sure to read the application thoroughly and follow all directions to ensure your application is considered. Questions for the LMF Scholarship Program may be directed to Gayle Stewart at gstewart@gsecorp.org and/or Mimi Luk at mluk@gsecorp.org.
eligibility requirements
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Any currently enrolled student in an ABET accredited program in civil engineering or related field within the Los Angeles Section.
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Applicant will be registered as an undergraduate or graduate student in the fall of the year for which he/she is applying. Applicants must be a student member of the Society in good standing at the time of application and award.
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The scholarships may be awarded only to those students who will employ them to continue their formal undergraduate or graduate education at a recognized educational institution.
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Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility are satisfied.
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Selection is based on the applicant’s justification of award, educational plan, academic performance and standing, potential for development, leadership capacity, ASCE activities, and financial need, note that your ability to follow these instructions will count in your scores.
K-12 level scholarships
In addition to providing scholarships at the university level, ASCE LA YMF presents scholarships to middle and high school-aged students during their annual Engineers Week (E-Week). Participating schools receive essay prompts in January and winning students are notified in February of each year. ASCE is excited to award over $3,000 in scholarships to K-12 students for the 2021-2022 academic year.
To learn more about E-Week follow the link below:
about your scholarship chairs
Andrea Mosqueda - Scholarship Chair
LA Younger Member Forum
Andrea Mosqueda is a registered professional engineer in the state of California and is currently a Project Engineer with Ardurra. With over 5 years of experience, she has contributed to and led design efforts for numerous general civil, transportation, stormwater, and structural engineering projects in Southern California. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Stanford University and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Emphasis from CSULB. In addition to her roles with LA YMF, Andrea serves as the Secretary for the Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch (MLAB). Andrea is a proud Rotarian, serving as the Youth Service Project Chair for the Rotary Club of Placentia.
Isabella Salgado - Scholarship Chair
LA Younger Member Forum
Isabella Salgado has a BS in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University with experience in both the private and public sectors. She is a Program Management Coordinator working for LA Metro’s Highway Construction Management team as an Anser Advisory consultant. She assists management with the structuring of the new program. She works with public agencies and private consultants on each project. She enjoys traveling, playing pickleball and tennis. As a foodie, one of her favorite pastimes in Los Angeles is trying different restaurants.