The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers provides several scholarships for undergraduate students, provided they have at least one semester or quarter of study in the next academic year. Applicants must be current ASCE Student Members in good standing.
The B. Vincent Viscomi Engineering Prize was established in fall 2004 in honor of Professor B. Vincent Viscomi’s retirement after more than 40 years of distinguished service to Lafayette. During this time, Professor Viscomi was an outstanding scholar, an active participant in service to his profession, and a highly valued colleague. Professor Viscomi’s most important legacy is his lasting effect on generations of Lafayette students for whom he was an exceptional teacher and inspiring mentor.
The B. Vincent Viscomi Student Prize is presented in September of the recipient’s senior year, based on a combination of demonstrated academic achievement (minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2) and leadership during his or her first three years at Lafayette. The Prize shall be used for any academic purpose (such as graduate school applications and fees, books, supplies, equipment, or conference or other academic travel).
Carroll Phillips Bassett entered Lafayette College in 1879 and graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1883, with the degree of Civil Engineer. He earned a degree in mining engineering in 1884 at the same institution, which also honored him with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1888. Mr. Bassett is an author of considerable note including: “The Conservation of Streams,” “Inland Sewage Disposal,” and many others. He was a long-time lecturer on hydraulics and sanitation at the University of New York and Lafayette College, and he served as a consulting engineer for a number of water companies. Mr. Bassett also served as an alumni trustee of Lafayette College from 1898-1904 and 1916-1922 and as a life trustee from 1923-1952.
The Carroll Phillips Bassett Prize for Juniors is awarded annually for outstanding work up to and including the junior year.
The Carroll Phillips Bassett Prize is awarded annually to senior students deemed most outstanding by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2011 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and December 12, 2011, at 11:59:59 PM ET for submital of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships by July 30, 2012. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year of support and $9,500 of support for a three-month summer internship.
The General Contractors Association of New York (GCA) established the John F. Donohoe Scholarship Fund, in memory of its former president. Mr. Donohoe had a long and prestigious career in heavy civil construction industry, rising to the position of chairman of Moretrench American Corporation. Mr. Donohoe was president of the GCA, the Associated General Contrators of American and other organizations. He championed the civil engineering profession, and was a mentor to all who had the privilege of working with him. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the civil engineering field, in 2009 he received the American Society for Civil Engineering’s OPAL award, the ASCE’s highest honor. The GCA’s scholarship program will continue Mr. Donohoe’s dedication toward assisting students in their pursuit of a civil engineering career. To be eligible, students with a major in engineering or construction management must have completed a summer internship with a GCA member after their junior year of college, and then be recommended by that member for the scholarship. GCA then reviews all applications and awards scholarships to qualified students.
The Moles is an organization of individuals engaged in the construction of tunnel, subway, sewer, foundation, marine, sub-aqueous or other heavy construction projects. This scholarship (amount to be determined by The Moles) is awarded to a deserving and academically qualified senior studying Civil Engineering with an interest pursuing the construction industry. The Moles provide scholarships to academically qualified and deserving students at the colleges and universities participating in The Moles Education program. Junior-year Civil Engineering students are encouraged to apply for The Moles Scholarship in January of their Junior Year by contacting the Department Chair for the application. During the selection process, a student’s demonstrated interest in the Heavy Construction Industry will be taken into consideration as evidenced by attending the previous October’s Moles Students Day and securing an internship preferably with a Moles-member’s firm (or one related to the heavy construction industry), during the summer prior to their senior year if not earlier.
Russell C. Brinker earned a BSCE from Lafayette College 1929. He earned the Barge Math prize 1927, Citation of Merit 1966, and the scholarship in his honor was established in the 2000’s. Prof. Brinker served as head of Civil Engineering from 1961 until 1966. He was editor of the 5th and 6th edition of “Elementary Surveying”, and editor-in-chief of the “Civil Engineers Series” by Intext Publishers through 1975. Prof. Brinker was a registered professional engineer and hard surveyor in many states, and retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve as admiral.
The Russell C. Brinker Prize in Civil Engineering is awarded to the junior in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department who, in the opinion of the department faculty, is deemed most deserving on the basis of self-reliance, scholarship, and student activities.
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