We want to support the next generation of engineers and land surveyors! The school year's not over yet, but students are already thinking ahead to next semester's tuition fees. Fortunately, many organizations offer scholarships for students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in engineering or land surveying programs.

We've compiled scholarship information for students who meet these criteria, but this list is nowhere near complete. There are thousands of scholarships out there. Hopefully, this resource will serve as a jumping-off point as you continue your educational journey.

(Also: If you're already accepted or enrolled at a college or university, your school or department might offer their own scholarships to current and incoming students. Don't forget to check!)

MECO Heneghan, Inc.

That's right — we offer a scholarship!

  • MECO Heneghan, Inc. Scholarship

    • What: $1000 (6 scholarships – $1000 each)
    • Who: High school students who want to pursue higher education in civil engineering, surveying or architecture.
    • Deadline: March 27, 2026

General STEM/STEAM Scholarships

These scholarships are aimed at students who are interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics).

National Society of High School Scholars

  • NSHHS STEAM Scholarship

    • What: Fifteen (15) $1,000 awards
    • Who: NSHSS members graduating in 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 who are planning to major in a STEAM field (science/medicine, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics).
    • Deadline: March 16, 2026 by 11:59PM (EST)
  • NSHSS Foundation First Generation Scholarship
    • What: Ten (10) $2000 awards
    • Who: NSHSS members who are first generation high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
    • Deadline: March 30, 2026 by 11:59PM (EST)

Microsoft

  • Women at Microsoft Scholarship

    • What: Sixteen (16) $5,000 awards
    • Who: Graduating high school seniors who identify as cisgender or transgender women, non-binary, or gender fluid pursuing undergraduate studies in technology, engineering, math, or computer science.
    • Deadline: March 13, 2026

Engineering Scholarships

Illinois Engineering Initiative

  • Illinois Engineering Initiative Scholarship

    • What: One (1) $2,000 award
    • Who: To be eligible for the IEI Scholarship, students must attend an Illinois university, be of at least Junior standing, and be enrolled in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
    • Deadline: April 25, 2026
  • Peppy Moldovan Memorial Award
    • What: One (1) $1,000 award
    • Who: The Illinois Engineering Initiative (IEI) offers $1,000 to female engineering students at select schools through the Peppy Moldovan Memorial Scholarship (visit their website for the full list).
    • Deadline: April 25, 2026

National Society of Professional Engineers

  • William R. Kimel, P.E., Engineering Scholarship
    • What: Multiple $2,500 awards
    • Who: Applicants must be students who: are a permanent resident of Kansas or Missouri; are currently enrolled in good standing in a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program at a college or university in either Kansas or Missouri; will be entering or continuing the junior year in the fall; and are U.S. citizens.
    • Deadline: April 15, 2026

  • Auxiliary Legacy Scholarship
    • What: Multiple $5,000 awards
    • Who: A female; enrolled in a four-year ABET-accredited engineering program; entering or continuing their junior year of the program; a U.S. citizen.
    • Deadline: April 15, 2026

  • Steinman Scholarship

    • What: Multiple $5,000 awards
    • Who: Applicants must be students who: are currently enrolled in good standing in a four-year ABET accredited engineering program; will be entering or continuing their junior year in the fall; are U.S. citizens.

    • Deadline: April 15, 2026

  • George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship

    • What: Multiple $3,000 awards
    • Who: An NSPE Member/Student Member; an engineering undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in, or a graduate from, an ABET-accredited engineering program; a U.S. citizen.
    • Deadline: April, 15, 2026

National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering

  • NACME Scholarships

    • What: Varies
    • Who: Underrepresented minority high school seniors intending to pursue an engineering or computer science program at an eligible university.
    • Deadline: Varies

Society of Women Engineers

  • SWE Scholarships

    • What: Varies
    • Who: Students who identify as a woman, planning to study engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year.
    • Deadline: Varies

American Society of Civil Engineers

  • ASCE Scholarships

    • What: Varies
    • Who: Undergraduate ASCE student members.
    • Deadline: Varies (most of the scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year are closed, but check periodically for more scholarships)

Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers

  • IAAP Education Foundation Scholarship

    • What: Five (5) $2,000 awards (one-year grant)
    • Who: High school seniors or full-time undergraduate students intending to major in a curriculum that will be compatible with a career in the aggregates industry, including several engineering programs.
    • Deadline: N/A

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

  • ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarship

    • What: Four (4) $3,000 (one-year)
    • Who: Graduating high school seniors about to enter full time into their first year of college in a

      pre-engineering, engineering, or engineering technology program leading to a bachelor's degree in a course of study that traditionally has been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession.

    • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Land Surveying Scholarships

Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association

  • IPLSA Student Scholarship Award

    • What: $1,500
    • Who: An undergraduate student pursuing a degree in land surveying or a related science including at least 24 semester hours of land surveying courses. Must be an Illinois resident attending an Illinois college or university.
    • Deadline: 2025-2026 PASSED, October 31 of each year
  • Roy "Skip" Frank 24 Semester Hour Scholarship Award
    • What: $1,500
    • Who: A college student who is employed in the surveying and engineering field and pursuing 24 semester hours of land surveying courses. Must not be receiving financial aid from their employer and must be an Illinois resident.
    • Deadline: 2025-2026 PASSED, October 31 of each year

Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors

  • Robert V. Pirrie Memorial Scholarship
    • What: $1,500
    • Who: High school seniors who plan to major in land surveying or a related field. Must be enrolled in a Missouri college or university.
    • Deadline: PASSED

  • Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
    • What: $500, eligible to be renewed
    • Who: A non-traditional student employed in the land surveying field and enrolled in a land surveying or related curriculum.
    • Deadline: PASSED

  • The O. Dan Lashley Memorial Scholarship
    • What: $500
    • Who: A student or associate member of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors, currently enrolled in a college surveying class.
    • Deadline: PASSED