UB ASCE Distinguished Student Member Award

The Buffalo Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) desires to assist students with the increasing costs associated with the college education required of today’s Civil Engineers. For this purpose, the ASCE Buffalo Section is proud to offer a new scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to a current ASCE student member in good standing.

A. Eligibility

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

  • University at Buffalo student registered for the Spring 2023 semester

  • Undergraduate enrolled in the Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering currently classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior 

  • Membership and active participation in the ASCE Student Chapter at the University of Buffalo 

B. Evaluation Criteria

Merit of the applicant will be evaluated by the ASCE Buffalo Section using the following selection criteria ranked in order of importance:

  • Demonstrated frequent participation within the ASCE Student Chapter at UB

  • Participation within other student professional organizations and activities

  • Community involvement and other extracurricular activities

  • Quality of essay submission

  • Unofficial transcript / GPA

C. Scholarship Application Checklist

Applicants will be responsible for ensuring that all items listed below are included with the entry:

  • Completed and signed (electronic) application form (Google Form linked below)

  • Completed Essay within application form

  • Digital copy of unofficial transcript

D. Submission Information and Deadlines

Applications must be received by 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, February 17th, 2023.

  • Online application can be accessed at the bottom of this announcement.

E. Other Information

  • Recipients will be notified of their selection 2 weeks before the ASCE Buffalo Section March Meeting and are invited to attend this meeting to be recognized and receive their scholarship funds via check. 

  • Final selection of the award recipient shall be approved by the current Board of Directors of the ASCE Buffalo Section. 

       Please direct questions to: Kristin Seel at kseel@popligroup.com