Scholarships and Awards
Many CSEE undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships and awards.
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CSEE Scholarships and Awards
There are a number of scholarships and awards available exclusively to CSEE undergraduate students.
Awards that Recognize Outstanding Student Achievement
| Scholarship/Award | Description | Amount |
| CSEE Chair's Recognition Award | Scholastic achievement and/or demonstrated dedication to the department by devoting time, talent and expertise for the common good. | N/A |
| CSEE Research Award | Student who demonstrates significant participation in hands-on research under a CSEE faculty member. | N/A |
| CSEE Leadership Award | Recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership involvement through university and/or community activities while maintaining satisfactory academic standing on a full-time course load. | N/A |
| CSEE Community Service Award | Recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to their community. | N/A |
| Inclusive Excellence Award | Recognizes achievement in fostering/supporting a diverse community in civil or environmental engineering that aims for inclusive excellence. | N/A |
| Robert P. Apmann Memorial Award | Outstanding graduating senior in CSEE with demonstrated enthusiasm for engineering. | $500 |
| ASCE Juilan Snyder Endowment Fund Scholarship | For academic achievement and active participation in student organization and activities. | $1,000 |
| ASCE Student of the Year Award | For high-level scholastic achievement and leadership activities consistent with ASCE's goals. | $750 |
Scholarships and Awards Requiring a Separate Application
| Scholarship/Award | Description | Amount |
| Bracci Scholarship | Involvement in active research in the field of civil engineering | Varies |
| Garman Undergraduate Scholarship | Recognizes commitment to academic excellence and potential for contributing to society through civil and environmental engineering and helps defray the costs of an undergraduate education. | Up to $5,000 |
| Colonel Loren W. Olmstead Scholarship | Recognizes an undergraduate in civil engineering | $1,000 |
| Lawrence M. and Caroline Ursittie Gentile Family Scholarship | For deserving undergraduate students who have demonstrated interest in studies related to concrete research or concrete structures | Varies |
| Paul J. Koessler Memorial Scholarship | For a junior, senior or graduate student focusing on transportation or structural engineering, with special consideration for students focused on bridge design. | $5,000 |
| Stephen Still Undergraduate Scholarship in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering | Established in 2020 by Dr. Stephen Still (BS '76). Must be an undergraduate major in good academic standing in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. Must demonstrate financial need; domestic students complete the FAFSA and international students submit a financial need statement in the general application | Up to $3,000 |
SEAS Scholarships
Undergraduate CSEE students are eligible for many engineering-wide scholarships managed through the Dean's Office in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Additional Scholarship and Funding Opportunities
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE has scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students, provided they have at least one semester or quarter of study in the next academic year. Applicants must be current ASCE Student Members in good standing.
American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC-NY)
ACEC-NY awards at least 10 scholarships to undergraduate students intending to become consulting engineers. At least 9 scholarships will provide a stipend of $2,500 each, and one $5,000 stipend, to be used for the senior year of full-time undergraduate study toward a bachelor’s degree in one of the following engineering fields: mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, environmental, and chemical, and engineering technology or surveying. To be eligible, applicants must be in their junior year. The application deadline is typically in December.
Associated General Contractors (AGC)
The AGC Education and Research foundation offers undergraduate scholarships to students enrolled in ABET-accreddited construction related engineering programs. The AGC has awarded over $10 million in scholarships to over 4,000 students accross the country.
Association of Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD) Western New York Chapter
ABCD has been providing college scholarships to area students since 1998, including many UB students. One $5,000 and two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually.
CURCA $500.00 Undergraduate Research Awards
UB’s Center for Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities, through the support of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, is pleased to offer undergraduate students the opportunity to apply for Undergraduate Research Awards. Awards are granted to University at Buffalo undergraduate students who exhibit a need for funding to perform meaningful research and/or creative activities during their undergraduate enrollment at UB.
The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition
The Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition was designed to bring together UB students from science, technology, business and other disciplines to maximize their potential and create viable businesses in Western New York. The competition awards seed money and business services to the team that presents the best plan for launch of a viable new business.
LSAMP Summer Research Internship Program
The State University of New York LSAMP summer program is a 10-week intensive National Science Foundation summer research experience for undergraduates that aims to increase the number of underrepresented (African-American, Latino/a and Native American) students in STEM disciplines. Applicants should have completed a minimum of 30 credits, have a GPA of 2.8 or greater and have demonstrated serious research interest in a STEM discipline.
National Academy of Construction Scholarship
This scholarship was established by members of the National Academy of Construction (NAC) to provide funding for undergraduate and/or graduate students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in construction or a closely related field, and who intend to pursue a career in the construction industry. NAC’s mission is to recognize and honor individuals from all disciplines in the industry for their distinguished contributions to the industry and to share this reservoir of expertise as a service to the nation, including service contributions.
Science, Mathematics, And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship
THE SMART scholarship-for-service program fully funds undergraduate and graduate degrees in a wide range of technical areas, including all fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, brain and cognitive sciences, and mathematics. This highly selective national program fully supports educational costs (including full tuition, generous stipend, book allowance, and a summer internship) while in school, and then provides guaranteed employment with the Defense Department upon graduation.
Western New York Prosperity Fellowships
The Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program provides assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the Western New York region. Students can receive scholarship support of up to $25K annually based on financial need. Eligible applicants include undergraduate students in engineering, management, biomedical science, and biotechnology who have at least junior-level standing during the award period; are in good academic standing; have an interest in bolstering the WNY economy; and have financial need. Graduate students are also eligible.