IAACE Scholarship Program 2025

The Illinois Asian-American Civil Engineers (IAACE) is excited to launch our first annual Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students in achieving their academic and career goals.

Application Process:

📅 Application Deadline: May 07, 2025, by 11:00 PM CST

Scholarship Details:

IAACE will award:

  • One (1) Undergraduate Scholarship – $2,000
  • Two (2) Graduate Scholarships – $1,500 each

Eligibility Requirements:

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
✅ Be a Student Member of IAACE
✅ Be of Asian or Asian-American descent
✅ Major in Civil Engineering
✅ Be registered as a student for the Fall 2025 Semester

Membership:

💰 Student Membership Fee: $20
🔗 Register Here: Student Membership Registration

For membership inquiries, contact membership@ia-ace.org

Selection Process:

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Selection Criteria Undergraduate (BS) Graduate (MS) Graduate (PhD)
Involvement in IAACE Activities 30% 30% 25%
Involvement in Industry Organizations 15% 20% 20%
Course Grades (GPA) 30% 25% 15%
Letter(s) of Recommendation 10% 10% 10%
Personal Statement Essay 15% 15% 15%
Publications, Presentations, Research N/A N/A 15%

📌 Finalists will be invited for a 30-minute virtual interview.

Recognition at IAACE Annual Gala:

🎉 Scholarship winners will be honored at the IAACE Annual Gala where they will receive their award and certificate.

Required Documents:

✅ Headshot Photo
✅ Photo Release Form
✅ Application Checklist & Form
✅ Details of IAACE and Industry Involvement
✅ Personal Statement Essays
✅ Unofficial Transcripts (GPA)
✅ Letter(s) of Recommendation (1-2)

📩 For any inquiries, please reach out:student.outreach@ia-ace.org