Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships

The scholarships listed below are specifically managed by the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The university offers other scholarships that students are encouraged to pursue.

The college awards scholarships in the fall and spring semesters. Fall scholarships are due October 1 and spring scholarships are due February 3 each academic year unless otherwise noted. Please contact the Division of Engineering Student Services and Advising at 561.297.2780 or engineering-services@fau.edu with questions or to confirm dates.

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College of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships
Eric Alexander Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship

Awards are available to undergraduate engineering or computer science students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and who have completed more than 30 credit hours. Preference will be given to students from the Treasure Coast area (Martin and St. Lucie Counties). This scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years if 3.0 GPA is maintained. Pre-engineering students are not eligible for this award.

Fall Scholarship | (2) $1,000 | Application

Karl K. Stevens Student Scholarship

Award available to all junior or senior engineering or computer science students who have displayed leadership while in college.

Spring Scholarship | $1,000 | Application

FAU SECME Scholarships

Awards of $3,000 per year are available to a limited number of students from SECME High Schools in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Selection Criteria: Students must meet the academic requirements for admission to FAU and have participated in the SECME program for a minimum of one year. Renewable for up to four years based on academic achievement. Applicants must major in Engineering, Mathematics or Science, achieve a minimum score of 1450 (all three sections) on the SAT or a 21 on the ACT and submit the items listed below.

DEADLINE: March 31 by 5 p.m. | SECME Application

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Civil Engineering Scholarships
Florida Water Environment Association Scholarship

Award available to a full-time civil engineering student with more than 60 credits who demonstrates an interest in water resources, water, and wastewater treatment and related fields. Applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA, merit and potential for contribution to the field & profession, and be a member of the Florida Water Environment Association.

Spring Scholarship | $1,000 | Application

Keith and Schnars, P.A. Scholarship Endowment

Award available to a junior or senior Civil or Geomatics engineering student with a minimum 2.5 GPA who has potential to be a leader in Civil or Geomatics engineering. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen or a local South Florida resident.

Fall Scholarship | $900 | Application

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Computer Engineering or Computer Science Scholarship
Aaron Finerman Memorial Award

Award available to juniors or seniors majoring in computer engineering or computer science

Spring Scholarship | $500 | Application

Racal-Datacom Award of Excellence

Award available to a senior undergraduate student majoring in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement/interest in the telecommunications field. Extra consideration will be given to minority or female applicants, and to applicants who have not previously won a scholarship at FAU.

Spring Scholarship | $700 | Application

Electrical Engineering Scholarships
AT&T Scholarship

Awarded per term for a limit of 4 terms to an FAU electrical engineering student that maintains a minimum GPA of 3.3. Preference is given to minorities and deserving and academically qualified non-traditional-age women studying electrical engineering.

Fall Scholarship | $1,000 | Application

Racal-Datacom Award of Excellence

Award available to a senior undergraduate student majoring in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science. This scholarship is based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement/interest in the telecommunications field. Extra consideration will be given to minority or female applicants, and to applicants who have not previously won a scholarship at FAU.

Spring Scholarship | $1,000 | Application

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Innovation Leadership Honors Program
LoBello Innovation Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Awards available to junior or senior engineering or computer science students, who are U.S. Citizens, participating in the Innovation Leadership Honors Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to female students in an effort to address the issue of under-representation of women in engineering. This scholarship may be renewed if funding is available.

Spring Scholarship | (2) $1,000 | Application

Tyco International Innovation Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Open to an undergraduate engineering or computer science student, who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, participating in the Innovation Leadership Honors Program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students who are designated as being in an underrepresented segment of the U.S. population in the field of engineering.

Fall Scholarship | $1,000 | Application

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Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
Andrew Montano Memorial Scholarship

Open to an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who possesses unmet financial need, (as determined by the current year’s FAFSA) and is a mechanical engineering major.

Fall Scholarship | (2) $1,000 | Application

ASME Student Membership Scholarship

Award available to a full-time junior or senior mechanical engineering major. The scholarship recipient must be an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and in good standing with the University. All students are encouraged to apply regardless of GPA.

Fall & Spring Scholarship | $500 | Application

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