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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:

  • What do you believe is the most significant infrastructure challenge facing our communities over the next 20 years, and how can engineers and surveyors help solve it?

  • What inspired you to pursue a career in civil engineering or surveying, and what impact do you hope to make through your work?

  • Describe a challenging academic, work, or personal experience. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn that will help you succeed as a future professional?

  • What emerging technology or innovation do you believe will have the greatest impact on the surveying and civil engineering industries in the next decade, and how do you see yourself contributing to that future?

CANDIDATE EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • Video – 60%

  • Grades – 15%

  • ASCE Involvement – 15%

  • On-time Registration for History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night – 10%

AWARD

AWARD

The ASCE-OC Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Award will be honored in the form of a check scholarship for up to $1,500.


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


Award(s) to be presented at the ASCE-OC History and Heritage Student Scholarship Night on November 3rd, 2026.


Please contact USEI Chair, Micah Cordy, with any questions: micahcordy@dryutility.com.

ASCE OC SCHOLARSHIP FORM

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 ($1,500)

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

  • Geotechnical Institute Scholarship ($1,500)

  • Transportation Vision Scholarship ($2,000)

  • Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute Scholarship ($1,500)

  • 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 3rd at the Delta Mariott Hotel Anaheim-Garden Grove, 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 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 AT 11:59PM


*MOST OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER APPLICATION DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026 AT 11:59PM

Which scholarship are you applying for?
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