I wanted to personally invite you to apply or share this announcement with your colleagues and staff for the 2025 ASCE-GI student scholarship. I’ve attached a flyer and the application details and requirements here. Please note the deadline for applications is March 21st, 2025!
The Los Angeles Geo-Institute chapter of ASCE is pleased to offer two scholarships directed to undergraduate seniors planning to enroll in a graduate-level geotechnical program in Fall 2025 and continuing graduate students. The scholarships are intended to encourage entry of accomplished students into the geotechnical profession. The selected individuals will have demonstrated a strong growth potential in geotechnical engineering as well as outstanding achievements in their school(s) and community.
ELIGIBILITY
1. Senior standing in an ABET accredited Civil Engineering program in California, with plans to apply to one or more graduate geotechnical engineering programs (preferably in Southern California) and enroll no later than Fall 2025.
OR
2. Enrollment in a Master- or Doctoral-level geotechnical engineering program at a California university (preferably in Southern California). Preference will be given to students who will graduate no earlier than Spring 2025.
AWARDS
Each of the winners of the scholarships will receive a cash award of $2,000 and an award certificate. The awardees will be invited to attend (free of charge) the Chapter’s Spring Seminar at the Queen Mary to receive the award certificate (no transportation or lodging provided). The award checks will be sent to the winners upon receipt of official verification of enrollment in a suitable geotechnical graduate program as defined above.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications are due by March 21, 2025 at 5:00pm, and the winner will be announced during the Queen Mary Seminar, planned for May 1, 2025. Each applicant must submit the following:
NEW REVISED REQUIREMENTS!
1. A resume including any professional experience (including summer employment), university major and minor(s), expected graduation date, address/phone number/email address, and at least three references that can speak to your personal character and/or scholastic achievements.
2. A list of past and current courses, as well as a university transcript (unofficial transcript okay).
3. Two letters of recommendation from Civil Engineering faculty members and/or practicing Geotechnical Engineers that evaluate the applicant’s recent academic performance and potential to contribute to the geotechnical engineering field.
4. A statement of educational and career goals (maximum length of 250 words). The statement should emphasis your achievements as they relate to your potential in the field of geotechnical engineering, your short-term goals for continued education, and long-term goals for a profession in the field of geotechnical engineering. Include the specific areas of interest and how you might contribute to the field of geotechnical engineering.
If submitted via email, please combine all files into one pdf document.
Submit applications to:
Simon Gudina, PE Los Angeles Geo-Institute Chapter, Second Director