The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-Illinois) conducts an annual scholarship program which provided eleven (11) $1,500 Named Scholarships for the Fall 2011 school year. These Named Scholarships are graciously sponsored by ACEC-Illinois Member Firms. In addition, the top Named Scholarship winner also receives the $2500 Lonnie H. Carter Memorial Scholarship and advances to compete at the national level for an additional $10,000, $7,500 or $5,000 scholarship. See 2011 Scholarship results. (Acrobat Reader required)

At the discretion of the judges, a student not receiving the top award, who is getting a PhD degree in Structural Engineering and has already received a BS or MS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, may qualify to have their application forwarded to National to compete in the $5,000 Council of American Structural Engineers (CASE) Scholarship Program.

At the state level, a Committee of ACEC-Illinois Volunteer Members (Consulting Engineers and Principals of their firms) evaluate applications and select the ACEC-Illinois scholarship award winners. Information submitted on the application includes the student's GPA; Work Experience; Extracurricular College Activities; Recommendation from a Professor, Consulting Engineer or Land Surveyor; and an Essay.

Eligibility

The 2012 competition will be open to Illinois engineering students currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD Degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering program or in an accredited land surveying program located in the state of Illinois. Students must be entering their Junior, Senior, Fifth, Master's or Graduate year in the Fall of 2012. To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen. Click here to search ABET Accredited Programs.

Applications & Due Date
The Application and Recommendation Form must be post marked no later than Friday, January 13, 2012.

2012 Scholarship Application and Recommendation Form

2012 Scholarship Recommendation Form