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Scholarships for Engineering

Collegiate Inventors Competition – awards for original inventions

Jack Kent Cooke-graduate funding for students with financial need

Critical Languages Scholarship - offers funding for language study overseas

Environmental Protection Agency - undergraduate & graduate funding for students pursuing careers related to protecting environment; variety of awards available

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities - PhD in variety of disciplines

Fulbright-study abroad for graduate study in over 140 countries

Gates Cambridge-1-4 years of graduate study at Cambridge

Golden Key Honour Society - all majors; must be member of Golden Key

Goldwater-funding for sophomores and juniors in mathematics, science, or engineering

Hertz-funding for seniors and graduate students to attain Ph.D. in science or engineering

Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors - scholarship for students interested in protecting the rights of American citizens

Marshall-2 years of graduate study at an institution in U.K.

Merage-award to pursue personal American Dream; immigrant students

Mitchell-1 year of graduate study in Ireland

NAACP - scholarships for African American students

NACME - scholarships for African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers

NASA Aeronautics - scholarships and internships for students in mathematics, computer science, or engineering

NDSEG-graduate funding for students in mathematics, science, or engineering

NIH Scholarship for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds - funding to pursue educational and career opportunities in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research

NPSC - Ph.D. in sciences and engineering, minorities and women

NSF-graduate funding for students in mathematics, science, or engineering

Phi Kappa Phi -award toward graduate funding

Rhodes-2-3 years of graduate study at Oxford

Rotary-study abroad for junior and senior undergraduate students

SMART Education Program - undergraduate and graduate students in science, mathematics and engineering

Soros-graduate funding for new Americans

Student Inventors Scholarship - funding for student(s) pursuing an invention

Udall-undergraduate funding for sophomores and juniors pursuing a career related to the environment or related to tribal public policy

USA Today-award for all levels of undergraduate students honoring ingenuity in field

Whitaker International - grant to research abroad for seniors and graduate students in biomedical engineering

Xerox - technical scholarship for minority students

Collegiate Inventors Competition

The Collegiate Inventors Competition promotes exploration in invention, science, engineering, technology, and other creative endeavors and provides a window on the technologies from which society will benefit in the future. Each year up to 15 finalists receive an all-expenses paid trip to present their work to a panel of expert judges. The Grand Prize winner receives $25,000, and the one undergraduate and one graduate winner or team each receive $15,000.  Academic advisors of each winning team also receive a cash award.

Entries are judged on the originality and inventiveness of the new idea, process, or technology. The entry must be complete, workable, and well articulated. Entries are also judged on their potential value to society (socially, environmentally, and economically), and on the scope of use.

Students must be enrolled (or have been enrolled) full-time in any U.S. or Canadian college or university at least part of the 12-month period prior to the date the entry is submitted. The deadline is in May of each year.  For more information, please visit the their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Jack Kent Cooke

The Jack Kent Cooke grants around 75 awards of up to $50,000 to outstanding graduating seniors and recent graduates to fund graduate school. The award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, and various academic fees. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree by the start of their program, and have at least a 3.5 GPA. Candidates should also demonstrate strong leadership abilities and financial need.

The national deadline is March 14th and the campus deadline is in the middle of February for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.jackkentcookefoundation.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Critical Languages Scholarship

Sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, the Critical Language Scholarships Program was launched in 2006. The scholarship offers intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of: Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish, Urdu, Chinese, Korean, Persian, and Russian.

Scholarship recipients receive funding to participate in beginning, intermediate and advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners. Recipients are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level, or have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program no more than 2 years prior to completing the application. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply.  For more information, visit the Critical Languages Scholarship website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research. 

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities

The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships provide up to $24,000 annually for three years of support to minorities planning to pursue doctoral degrees. The eligible fields of study include behavioral and social sciences, literature, history, philosophy, earth and life sciences, engineering, mathematics and computer science. 60 fellowships are awarded annually. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and either an Alaskan Native, an African American, Mexican American, Native American, Native Pacific Islander, or Puerto Rican. For more information, contact the Ford Foundation website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Fulbright

The Fulbright Program awards grants and teaching assistantships to students in over 140 countries for one year of study. Students may propose to apply directly to an institution, conduct an independent research project, engage in an intensive language study, or apply for a teaching assistantship. The Fulbright Program funds travel expenses, housing, insurance, and other expenses for the time spent abroad.

Candidates must be US citizens and have a bachelor's degree by the time they begin their project overseas. Applicants should also have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country in order to carry out the proposed study.

The national deadline is October 19th, but there is a campus deadline in the beginning of October for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. Each candidate must be evaluated by a campus committee. For information, consult www.iie.org or contact the UH campus representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Gates Cambridge

The Gates Cambridge funds expenses for studying at Cambridge for 1-4 years. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to public service, and should articulate a strong rationale for why studying at Cambridge is pertinent to their academic and career goals. Applicants are usually under 30 years of age, must be admitted to Cambridge, and should have attained their bachelor's degree before the beginning of their graduate program. There is no citizenship requirement for this award.

The national deadline is October 15th of each year, but there may be a campus deadline in May for UH students. For information, consult the website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Golden Key Honour Society

The Golden Key International Honour Society offers 17 different scholarships to its members. Application requirements and procedures will vary for each award. For more information, contact the Golden Key website or contact the UH chapter at http://www.uh.edu/gknhs/.

Goldwater

The Barry Goldwater scholarship funds up to $7500 each year to full-time sophomores and juniors interested in a research career in math, science or engineering.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, natural or resident aliens, should have at least a 3.7 GPA, have conducted previous research experience with a faculty member, and plan on pursuing a research career in mathematics, science, or engineering. Students planning on attaining an MD/PhD are eligible for this award, but students planning on solely practicing medicine do not qualify.

The national deadline is February 1, but the campus deadline is in late November or early December. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For information, consult http://www.act.org/goldwater/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

John & Fannie Hertz Foundation Fellowship

The Hertz Foundation's mission is to build America's capacity for innovation by nurturing remarkable applied scientists and engineers who show potential to change the world and support their research endeavors from an early stage. Interested college seniors wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in applied physical sciences as well as graduate students may apply. The application deadline is in the beginning of November. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships for Rising Juniors

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers this scholarship for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission of preventing terrorist attacks and protecting the rights of American citizens. Areas of study include: physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science. The award pays for tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend. The application deadline is in February. To find out more information on eligibility and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Marshall

The Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 by the British government to express gratitude for the European Recovery Program, instituted by General George C. Marshall. At least 40 scholarships are offered each year for two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom, which includes Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales . The Marshall covers tuition, cost of living expenses, travel expenses, and other academic fees.

Candidates should have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate strong leadership abilities and a commitment to public service, and have a clear rationale for studying in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree before beginning the program in the U.K.

The national deadline is in the beginning of October of each year, but there may be a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.marshallscholarship.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Merage

21 institutions nationwide are invited to nominate applicants for the Merage Foundation Fellows Program, and the University of Houston is among these institutions. The Merage funds $20,000 over two years for immigrant students to pursue their American Dream through academic programs, research projects, internships, and through other means of professional development.

In addition to being an immigrant to the U.S. , candidates must also be graduating seniors, demonstrate academic excellence, convey a passion for contributing to America , and show evidence of sound leadership capabilities and consistent ethical behavior. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

The UH campus deadline is November 19th and the national deadline is December 14th. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.meragefoundations.com or contact the UH faculty representative, David Bell, and/or the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Mitchell

The George J. Mitchell scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a one-year graduate program at an institution in Ireland . The scholarship is named to honor the former U.S. Senator's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and an international travel allowance to recipients. 12 scholarships are awarded each year.

Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and must exhibit superior academic achievement, leadership abilities and a commitment to public service.

The deadline is usually October 10th of each year. For more information, consult http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

NAACP Scholarships

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) offers a variety of awards for students in business, education, engineering, and the sciences.  There are also scholarships for undergraduates in their first year of college and applicants with financial need.  To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

NACME Scholars Program

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholars Program offers scholarships in order to provide leadership and support for the national effort to increase the representation of successful African American, American Indian and Latino women and men in engineering and technology, math- and science-based careers. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students and also provides paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center. Applicants should be majoring in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics.  The program is open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States. The deadline is in March. To learn more about the award, the eligibility requirements, and to apply online, visit the website or contact nasa.asp@asee.org with any questions regarding this program.

NDSEG

The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG), administered by the Department of Defense, is committed to increasing the number and quality of scientists and engineers in the U.S. The fellowships are for three-year tenures and provide an annual stipend of over $30,000. Full tuition and fees and a health insurance allowance are included as part of the program. The NDSEG Fellowship Program is open only to applicants who are citizens or nationals of the United States, and are pursuing careers in mathematics, science, or engineering.

The national deadline is January 7th. For more information, consult http://www.asee.org/ndseg/index.cfm or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers an undergraduate scholarship to help students from disadvantages backgrounds pursue educational and career opportunities in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research. The application deadline is end of March. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

National Physical Science Consortium Fellowship (NPSC)

NPSC offers graduate fellowships to students interested in earning a Ph.D. in the physical sciences and related engineering fields. The emphasis for recruitment of applications for the NPSC is from historically underrepresented minorities and women. The fellowship funds the first 2-3 years of graduate school, with the possibility for renewal of funding (maximum funding is duration of 6 years not to exceed $200,000.). For more information visit the NPSC website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

NSF

The National Science Fellowship program provides students with three years of financial support including a $30,000 annual stipend and $10,500 cost-of-education allowance.  Students at or near the beginning of research-based graduate studies in the Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, and Social Sciences fields are eligible to apply.

The deadlines are usually during the first week of November depending on the discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens. For more information, consult http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Kappa Phi awards $2000-$5000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors for funding toward graduate school. Applicants must be active members in the Phi Kappa Phi chapter at their university, and must first be nominated by their institution to qualify for the national competition. The deadline is February 1 of each year. Contact your local chapter for details about this award or visit the Phi Kappa Phi website at http://www.phikappaphi.org/index.shtml.

Rhodes

The Rhodes awards 32 scholarships each year to American students for study at Oxford for 2-3 years. The Rhodes covers tuition and all other educational costs for the scholars' tenure at Oxford . Applicants must be full-time graduating seniors that have at least a 3.7 GPA, demonstrate leadership abilities, possess a strong sense of social purpose, and are committed to athletics (or at least energetic). Candidates should be unmarried, under the age of 24, and have attained a bachelor's degree before beginning their first term at Oxford. The Rhodes is one of the most prestigious scholarships, and therefore one of the most competitive awards available.

The national deadline is in the beginning of October each year, but there is a campus deadline in May for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult www.rhodesscholar.org or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Rotary - 2007-08 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships

This program provides Academic-Year, Multi-Year, and Cultural scholarships to study abroad.  Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of their host country through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, civic organizations and other forums. After study is completed, scholars share their experiences with the people of their home countries and with the local Rotarians who sponsored their scholarships. For more information, visit www.rotary.org, or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Education Program

The SMART program, run by the Department of Defense, is open to undergraduate and graduate students studying in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering. It provides an annual salary, full tuition, and other normal educational expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and at least 18 years of age. There is an employment obligation to Department of Defense with this education program. For additional information, consult http://www.asee.org/smart, or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Soros

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship is a competitive scholarship intended for new Americans. The Soros foundation defines new American as an individual who is a resident alien, has been naturalized as a US citizen, or is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Applicants must also be graduating seniors or have recently attained a bachelor's degree and should be under the age of 30.

The Soros awards $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of a U.S. graduate program. Candidates should demonstrate creativity, originality, and initiative; a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment; and a commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

The national deadline is November 1 each year. For more information, consult http://www.pdsoros.org/or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Student Inventors Scholarships

The Student Inventors Scholarships program offers awards to students who are pursuing an invention.  The invention, a reduced-to-practice idea or workable model, must be the work of a student or team of students with his or her university advisor. It must have not been made available to the public as a commercial product nor patented or published more than one year prior to the date of submission. The application deadline is in May. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Truman

The Truman grants 70-75 awards of up to $30,000 to full-time juniors interested in pursuing graduate degrees and careers in public service. The Truman defines a career in public service as positions within the government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector. Truman scholars are required to work in the public service sector for 3-5 years once they have attained their graduate degree.

Applicants must be US citizens and full-time junior level students. Candidates may be considered seniors according to their number of hours, but must have at least one more year remaining of their undergraduate career before pursuing a graduate degree. Applicants should also want to be a "change-agent" seeking to improve the world around them, and should be demonstrated engaged citizens.

The national deadline is February 5, but there may be a campus deadline in November or December for UH students. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult http://www.truman.gov/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

Udall

The Udall awards 80 scholarships of up to $5000 to full-time sophomore and junior level students that demonstrate a commitment to a career related to the environment. Candidates that display a commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American or Alaska Native are also eligible. The foundation also awards 50 honorable mention awards of $350. Applicants must be US citizens, residents or nationals, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

The national deadline is March 4, but there may be a campus deadline in February for UH candidates. Students may not apply to this scholarship directly. Institutional endorsement is required. For more information, consult http://www.udall.gov/ or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at undergrad-research@uh.edu.

USA Today

Each year USA TODAY honors 20 undergraduate students by naming them members of the All-USA College Academic Team. First team recipients have their photos and bios published in the paper, and receive a $2500 cash reward. Members of the second and third team receive certificates and their names are announced in the newspaper.

Applicants must be full-time students who display academic excellence, strong leadership abilities, and who are involved in activities on and off campus. Candidates should also be innovators within their field, and be able to articulate their contribution to their campus in an essay. The deadline is in late November each year. The team is named in February. For more information, visit the USA Today website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Whitaker International Fellows & Scholars Program

The Whitaker International Program is a competitive grant that is targeted at sending emerging leaders in the field of biomedical engineering overseas to increase international collaboration in the field. The grant is awarded based on a project proposal that is relevant to biomedical engineering.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) by the start of the grant period, have U.S. citizenship or are permanent legal residents of the U.S., have the language ability to carry out the proposed project in the host country at the time of departure, must be currently enrolled in a program or have obtained their most recent degree within three years of the proposed start date.  For more information, please contact the Whitaker website and contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship

The Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship program provides funding to minority students enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciples at the bachelor level or above.  It was developed to demonstrate the strong commitment by Xerox to provide financial support and meaningful experiences for minorities. The application deadline is in September. To find out more information on the particular awards and deadlines, visit their website or contact the Office of Undergraduate Research.

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