SEAW is Now Accepting Scholarship Applications!

Each spring SEAW offers $5,000 scholarships to current college or university students studying and working toward a structural engineering career.

Click Here to Apply!

Applicant Requirements:

• Be an official resident of the State of Washington (Washington residents attending schools out-of-state are eligible, but non-resident students attending in-state schools are not).
• At the time of application, the student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate Structural Engineering major in their final year of study, or as a graduate student.
• Be committed to a professional career in Structural Engineering.

All applications are due by February 28th, 2026.

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Hi students,

As some of you may know Julian Yamaura and I (Steve Muench) hold professorships endowed by the Beavers Charitable Trust. Each year they give out 30+ direct scholarships of $10,000 each to their network of schools they support (UW is one of them!). They are asking for applications and the due date is 1/30/26.

What: Direct Beavers Scholarship (each one is $10,000)

Apply Here: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/105083-Beavers-Inc–Beavers-Charitable-Trust

Due date: 30 January 2026

Professor recommendations: ATTENTION – these scholarship ALSO require TWO professor recommendations that are ALSO due on 1/30/26

Eligibility criteria that matter to you:

1. Must be a full-time undergraduate student + U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
2. Must have the professional goal of achieving a career in heavy civil construction. You demonstrate this by doing one of the following:
   1. Completed an internship in the heavy construction industry
   2. Have an internship scheduled in the heavy construction industry
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on unofficial transcript

Our (Julian and Steve) advice for this scholarship:

The Beavers, whom we know quite well, are looking to support students that are intending to enter the heavy construction industry upon graduation. If that’s you, then go get this scholarship. Especially, but not exclusively, if you have financial need. If you are not sure you qualify, ask Julian Yamaura or Steve Muench. We can help you figure that out and we can always help you apply (and also be one or both of your recommenders).

• Who are The Beavers? They are not Oregon State. Read about them here: https://thebeavers.org/
• What is “heavy civil” construction? Building stuff that are not buildings (all other things besides buildings).
• Who is a heavy civil contractor? Many contractors specialize in heavy civil construction. Here is a list of Beavers member companies (all are heavy civil): https://thebeavers.org/company-links/
• If you had an internship or will have an internship with one of these Beavers Companies then that meets the “professional goal” criterion. You can also meet it other ways, just ask us.

Aloha,
Steve Muench

Faculty & Staff,

I would like to ask for your assistance in passing along the following academic undergraduate and trade apprenticeship scholarship information to outstanding students and individuals pursuing careers in engineering and construction-related fields. Our top scholarship recipients have been awarded up to $15,000 annually. Over the last 25 years, the Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded over 300 scholarships totaling over $1.25 million.

Why should students apply? This scholarship provides financial assistance to help students cover their educational costs while also offering valuable networking opportunities within the construction industry.

In addition to the scholarship, we have exciting paid internship opportunities with several leading companies in the field. For more information about our scholarship and paid internship options, students can visit our website. Continue reading →

Hello,

My name is Brooksie Barton and I am one of the 2025-2026 Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs for the WTS Puget Sound Chapter. WTS has a rich tradition of offering scholarships each year to women and non-binary people who are pursuing their education in transportation or a related field. 

We are pleased to share our 2025-2026 scholarship application information. A summary of the scholarships and a universal application are attached, and additional information (including the application) is available via our website at https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/puget-sound-seattle/scholarships.

Note that the due date for all applications is Friday, January 9th, 2026, at 11:59PM.

Applications can be completed with the Google form link listed in the attached PDF or emailed to wtspugetsound.scholarships@gmail.com.  Please reach out by email with any questions or concerns. 

Hi all, HDR is offering an amazing scholarship and internship experience to 2 students! Requirements and more information is provided below.

HDR’s scholarship committee will grant two $10,000 scholarships to two exceptional students, preferably enrolled in a civil, structural, geotechnical, construction or other related engineering discipline associated with the transportation engineering industry. We will give preference to students with a proven interest in transportation engineering. Along with the scholarship, the student must be willing to accept a paid internship. We will determine the location of the internship by matching the interest of the student with an HDR office that offers a strong mentoring opportunity for a future transportation engineering professional. Continue reading →

The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare.

UW Nomination Required: Apply Here

UW Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2026

National Application Deadline: March 4, 2026

Please join the Udall Info Session to learn more: Monday, November 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom: RSVP here