RESOURCES
SCHOLARSHIP FORMS
Geotechnical Institute Scholarship
REQUIREMENTS
Civil Engineering Major
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student attending a Southern California College or University
Current ASCE Member. Please describe your involvement in ASCE in your application package
Proof of Registration for History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night
A recommendation letter from an ASCE Faculty Advisor is encouraged. The letter should be sent directly to the G-I Chair from the Advisor, contact email is provided below
An unofficial transcript
A resume is encouraged to be submitted – received resumes may be sent to local companies in the geotechnical field
A 3-5 minute video presentation for the topic below
Topic:
Describe the importance of Geotechnical Engineering in infrastructure projects.
CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA
ASCE Involvement
Video Presentation Content of your Geotechnical Future Contribution
Grade Point Average (additional weight applied to geotechnical courses)
Faculty Advisor’s Recommendation Letter (encouraged but not required)
On-time Registration for History & Heritage Night
AWARD
The ASCE Orange County Branch Geotechnical Award will be honored in the form of a check payable to the individual student and presented at the ASCE Orange County Branch History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night on November 7th, 2024. A short bio and photo will be required for awarded applicants.
The Award will be given in the following amount: Up to $1,500. Scholarship funds may be awarded up to two applicants at the discretion of the award committee.
For questions, please contact ASCE OC G-I Chair Morteza Mirshekari at morteza.mirshekari@oneatlas.com.
