Scholarships for Engineering Students

Kennesaw State's Engineering departments offer various scholarship opportunities for students in good academic standing. These scholarships are designed to help cover tuition and fees and are based on available funds. Students interested in applying are encouraged to complete the online KSU Scholarship application, which opens on November 1st and closes on March 15th each year.

Explore these opportunities to support your major and gain financial assistance to further your education.

Online Scholarship Eligibility

All engineering and engineering technology majors, in good standing, are all eligible to apply for available scholarships. Each scholarship awarded is based on available funds. Awarded recipient will have funds placed in their student account – to be applied toward tuition and/or fees.

Interested students are encouraged to complete the application process through the online KSU Scholarship application at the Office of Scholarships. The online scholarship application opens up on November 1st and closes on March 15th.

  • Bates Mechanical Scholarship

    For a full-time student majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology, who has reached junior or senior level classification; minimum 2.5 GPA. Given by: Rusty Bates, BS 1988

    Beverly F. Shore Scholarship

    Beverly F. Shore Endowed Scholarship will provide assistance to an underrepresented undergraduate student, with preference given to full time students, minoring in aerospace engineering who are rising juniors. Given by: Douglas L. Shore

    Catherine Land-Waters Endowed Scholarship

    Established by Catherine Land Waters, to benefit a full-time undergraduate student who is part of an underrepresented population, majoring in Industrial Engineering Technology or Systems/Industrial Engineering. Student should be a freshman with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarship is renewable (with application) for a total of five years, if the student maintains this major and the GPA. Given by Catherine Land-Waters, BS 1983 Industrial Engineering Technology

    David E. Summers Scholarship

    Established In memory of David E. Summers. Professor Summers was a graduate of Southern Tech, and taught at Southern Tech until his retirement in 1995. This scholarship benefits Georgia residents, pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Given by: colleagues and friends of David E. Summers

    Dr. Jack Lackey Scholarship

    Dr. Jack Lackey Scholarship will provide assistance to an undergraduate full time student pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 2.8 GPA who is a member of the under-served population of students. Strictly merit based. Given by Dr. Lori Lowder.

    Ellen and Shepherd Long Scholarship

    Ellen and Shepherd Long Endowed Scholarship will provide assistance to a gender underrepresented in the Civil Engineering Program.  Student must be a undergraduate enrolled full time with a minimum GPA of 3.0 majoring in civil engineering.  Need based as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Given by Ellen and Shepherd Long, Long Engineering, Atlanta, GA

    Enplas (USA) Scholarship

    For students pursuing a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Must be at least a junior with a 2.8 GPA. Given by Enplas (USA), Marietta, GA

    FieldCore Scholarship

    The purpose of the FieldCore Scholarship is to provide financial support to two full time students each year who are enrolled in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.  Students must be under-represented as determined by various factors, including but not limited to socio-­economic circumstance, financial need, geographic location, individual family history.  Must be a junior or sophomore at the time of application.  Need Based as determined by Financial Aid. Given by FieldCore, a GE Company

    GeoSurvey Scholarship

    For full-time students pursuing a BS in Surveying and Mapping with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Given by Trent Turk, BS 1986 and GeoSurvey, Ltd

    Haas Scholarship

    For part-time or full-time students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Must be enrolled in Manufacturing Engineering Technology minor or MET Major with a manufacturing concentration. Given by Haas Automation

    Harold and Linda Linnenkohl Scholarship

    For a full-time student, pursuing a BS in one of the following programs: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics Engineering. Student must be a junior or senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Given by Novelis Corporation

    NRC Nuclear Scholarship

    For Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering students pursuing a minor in Nuclear Engineering. Recipients must be enrolled full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in their fields of study, as determined by criteria established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The grant will provide scholarships for 24 students, paying $3,200 per semester, for two years through Spring semester 2019.

    For detailed information, instructions, and application form visit the Center for Nuclear Studies and submit the required forms by no later than November 16, 2017.

    Given by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

    Paul Radow Scholarship

    Established in memory of Mr. Paul Radow, an engineer who helped design the elevator launch pad system for the early U.S. space program. This scholarship will benefit a full-time student majoring in mechanical engineering, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. This person should also be an adult learner or veteran of the U.S. Military. Given by Mr. Norman Radow

    Price Industries Scholarship for Engineering Excellence

    This endowed scholarship will benefit students majoring in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology and industrial/systems engineering. Given by Price Industries

    Reza Abree Endowed Scholarship

    Established by Reza Abree, to benefit a full-time undergraduate student who holds a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is available to students majoring in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Construction Management, with preference given to Civil Engineering majors. Given by Reza Abree, BS 1978, Civil Engineering Technology

    Robert Glenn Allen Memorial Scholarship

    Established In memory of Professor Glenn Allen, alumnus of Southern Polytechnic and a beloved faculty member. This scholarship benefits a full-time student pursuing a BS degree in either Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.  The student must have completed 60 credit hours, with at least 30 in Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The student should have a minimum 3.2 GPA and must participate in extracurricular or leadership activities at the College. Given by friends and colleagues of Professor Glenn Allen

    Siemens Mechatronics Scholarship

    Benefits a student pursuing a BS in Mechatronics, with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Must have completed at least 30 credit hours in Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The student must have participated in leadership and extracurricular activities related to mechatronics. Given by Siemens USA

    Southeastern Transportation Security Council Scholarship

    To benefit a student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Logistics. Preference is given to a non-traditional student, who is enrolled full-time and employed while attending the University. Given by the Southeastern Transportation Security Council

    Spencer Bristol Engineering Scholarship

    For full-time undergraduate students who are a rising junior or senior majoring in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering who have a minimum GPA of 2.75.  Students must be under-represented as determined by various factors, including but not limited to financial need.   Given by Spencer Bristol Engineering, a Gray Company.

    Stability Engineering Endowed Scholarship

    Benefits a junior or senior student, majoring in Civil or Construction Engineering with an interest/focus on Structural Engineering. Given by Pierre Coiron, BS 1995 CET, BS 2014 Construction Engineering and Stability Engineering

U.S. Department of Energy University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship

For engineering students pursuing a minor in Nuclear Engineering. Recipients must be enrolled full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in their fields of study, as determined by criteria established by the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Leadership Program. The scholarships will provide $10,000 toward the cost of tuition and additional expenses for the 2022-2023 year.

Contact Dr. Eduardo Farfan before applying for this scholarship.

For detailed information, instructions, and application form visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s University Leadership Program and submit the required forms by no later than January 27, 2022, 8 pm ET.

Tuition and Fees Cost of Attendance

WE-GROW Engineers Project Scholarship

The Women in Engineering: Graduation and Retention/Recruitment Opportunities for Women (WE-GROW Engineers) project is designed to provide scholarships and support services for high-achieving engineering students by highlighting the public benefits of engineering and utilizing opportunities proven to increase retention of female engineering students, in particular. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program.

About the WE-GROW Engineers Scholarship

The Women in Engineering: Graduation and Retention/Recruitment Opportunities for Women (WE-GROW Engineers) project is designed to provide scholarships and support services for high-achieving engineering students.

The WE-GROW Engineers project highlights the public benefits of engineering and utilizes opportunities proven to increase retention of female engineering students, in particular. Over its 5-year duration, annual scholarships of up to $8,800 will be awarded to 32 students. First-year students and third-year students may receive scholarships for up to four years and two years, respectively. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program.

This project has been extended for a sixth and final year.

WE-GROW Engineers Scholarship Information

Participants accepted into the WE-GROW Engineers project scholarship will receive annual scholarships of up to $8,800. First-year students may receive scholarships for up to four years and third-year students may receive scholarships for up to two years. Since participants must demonstrate a financial need, the funds are intended to fill the gap for tuition, fees, books, and other academic related expenses.

Additional Benefits:

In addition to offering financial support for full-time, undergraduate engineering students, the WE-GROW Engineers project provides additional programs and services designed to promote academic success. These benefits allow students to work directly with faculty as well as connect with peers, to build valuable social networks supporting success at KSU. Some additional opportunities include:

  • Undergraduate Research
  • Access to Living Learning Communities
  • STEM Outreach Efforts
  • Peer Mentoring and Tutoring
  • Career Mentoring
  • To be eligible to participate, prospective students must:

    • Be a citizen of the United States, national of the United States, or alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence
    • Be accepted by Kennesaw State University with plans to be enrolled as a full-time student (a minimum of 12 credit hours) in Fall 2021 in one of the following engineering programs leading to a baccalaureate degree:
      • Civil, Computer, Construction, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Environmental, or Industrial & Systems Engineering
    • Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Freshmen)
    • Have a minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Non-Freshmen students)
  • Before starting the application, have the following ready:

    • A brief essay (2500 characters or less) discussing your mathematics and science abilities, overall strengths and weaknesses, extracurricular activities, and aspirations for an engineering career.
    • The name and correct email address of a high school teacher or college professor, who will be asked to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

    Things to remember:

    • Have all of your information ready
    • Answer all the questions
    • For consideration, a completed FAFSA must be on file with the university
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    Note: The application must be completed in one session.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the WE-GROW Engineers project scholarship, please contact us at: wegrowengineers@kennesaw.edu.

The WE-GROW Engineers Team

Research Projects

  • Craig Chin

    Dr. Craig Chin

    Dr. Craig Chin centers his research on biomedical signal processing, image processing, and pattern recognition. He is currently working to create a real-time EEF-based wearable drowsiness detection system to acquire and process signals that would detect drowsiness in drivers.

  • Amy Gruss

    Dr. Amy Gruss

    Dr. Amy Gruss has a research background in photochemical processes of aqueous mercury removal. She currently works in collaboration with regional institutions to research new technologies and processes that may benefit local water and wastewater treatment plants, in order to ensure public health.

  • Adeel Khalid

    Dr. Adeel Khalid

    Dr. Adeel Khalid has expertise in multidisciplinary design and optimization of aerospace systems. He is currently working on a project intended to improve the thrust and efficiency of engines used in aircraft, which would decrease the U.S.’s dependence on imported oil.

  • Kevin McFall

    Dr. Kevin McFall

    Dr. Kevin McFall directs ongoing research in the autonomous vehicle laboratory. The primary focus of his work analyzes camera and LiDAR data to control motion in self-driving cars. A 2012 KIA Optima test vehicle is available with drive-by wire capabilities for complete computerized control of acceleration, braking, and steering. Given that the majority of automobile accidents are due to driver error, self-driving vehicles are expected to reduce accidents and save lives.

  • Christina Scherrer

    Dr. Christina Scherrer

    Dr. Christina Scherrer focuses on research surrounding childhood obesity, which has immediate and lasting impacts on physical and emotional health. She researches applications of industrial engineering to the public sector and is currently working on modeling childhood obesity interventions. Mathematical and economic modeling will help identify those interventions that have the greatest effect.

  • Valmiki Sooklal

    Dr. Valmiki Sooklal

    Dr. Valmiki Sooklal is currently conducting research to quantify the strength of a biological tissue weld and the damage created within a welded zone. Tissue welding patches and fusion devices could someday be used to help close and cauterize open wounds and have the potential to reduce bleeding as well as improve healing times. His combination of welding patch and tissue fusion device will be particularly valuable in military field operations that require immediate attention and quicker recovery times.

  • Roneisha Worthy

    Dr. Roneisha Worthy

    Dr. Roneisha Worthy is conducting research to determine the ecological effects of climate change on the integrated systems of evapotranspiration covers at Department of Engineering (DOE) sites. The DOE is responsible for the cleanup of nuclear waste at former nuclear weapons sites across the United States. Cleanup activities of particular interest include the containment of waste in near surface disposal facilities.

  • Tien Yee

    Dr. Tien Yee

    Dr. Tien Yee specializes in the area of water resources. His current research utilizes computational fluid dynamics to analyze different components within a drinking water or wastewater treatment plant, in order to refine design processes. Many drinking and wastewater treatment plants are in need of upgrades, as a result of the growth in population. Financial or spatial constraints sometimes prevent existing plants from expansion. One way to increase the output and efficiencies of the existing water or wastewater treatment plants is to make internal changes to the geometries, to allow better flow, mixing, and precipitation processes.