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RESOURCES

SCHOLARSHIP FORMS

Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS

  • Civil Engineering or Survey Geomatics (Surveying Technology) as a Major

  • Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Full-Time Graduate Student at 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.

  • An unofficial transcript

  • 3-5 minute video presentation


Topic:
Explain the following items:


Explain the following items:

  • What are utility surveys, and how are they carried out in construction projects?

  • How do utility surveys help identify and mitigate risks related to underground and overhead utilities?

  • What role do utility surveys play in ensuring compliance with construction safety regulations and standards?

  • What are the long-term benefits of conducting utility surveys for worker safety, project efficiency, and cost reduction?

CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • Video – 50%

  • Grades – 20%

  • ASCE Involvement – 20%

  • On-time Registration for History & Heritage Night – 10%

AWARD

The ASCE-OC Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Award will be honored in the form of a cash scholarship up to $1,000.


Awards will be determined at the discretion of the review panel.


Awards to be presented at the ASCE-OC History and Heritage Night on November 6th, 2025.


Please contact UESI Chair, Micah Cordy, with any questions at micahcordy@dryutility.com.

ASCE OC SCHOLARSHIP FORM

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History and Heritage/Student Scholarship Night Scholarship Application

Scholarship List:

  • Gary A. Gilbert Achievement Scholarship ($6,000)

  • Thomas A. Broz History & Heritage Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

  • Construction Institute Scholarship ($500)

  • Environmental and Water Resources Scholarship ($2,000)

  • Geotechnical Institute Scholarship ($1,500)

  • Transportation Vision Scholarship ($5,000)

  • Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Scholarship ($1,000)

  • YMF Outstanding Student Scholarship ($1,000)

  • Most Outstanding Student Chapter

* Scholarship amounts listed are subject to change.


General Requirements:

Refer to the specific requirements per scholarship. Generally, scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or full-time Graduate Student at a Southern California college or university.

  • Be pursuing a Major in Civil Engineering or others (as noted in the individual scholarships).

  • Be a current ASCE Member.

  • Register for the History and Heritage / Student Scholarship Night on November 6, 2025 at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa, and provide proof of registration as part of the application package. Students will receive a discounted rate for the event.

  • Provide an unofficial transcript. Applicants are typically expected to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, however applicants with GPAs below that threshold are still encouraged to apply but should also provide a brief explanation of their situation as part of their application.

  • Video presentations are required as part of the applications. A PowerPoint (or similar) presentation should be prepared to address the scholarship topic. The use of AI to develop a presentation is highly discouraged, and applicants may be disqualified if AI is detected. Video presentations should be in the applicants’ own voice. Any images used in the presentations should include a source/citation.

  • Scholarship amounts listed are subject to change. Should there be a tie in scoring applicants, the ASCE Orange County Branch reserves the right to award multiple scholarships.



APPLICATIONS* ARE DUE FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2025 AT 11:59PM


*MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER APPLICATION DUE MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2025 AT 11:59PM

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