Engineering professional organization scholarships
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Indiana Society of Professional Engineers
The Indiana Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE) recognizes that engineering education is the foundation upon which the engineering profession is constructed and also recognizes the need for encouragement and financial aid. This scholarship program was created to aid students who are residents of Indiana and who have proven a genuine interest in an engineering career.
External scholarship opportunities
Students are encouraged to pursue as many external (outside) scholarships as possible to assist with funding for educational expenses. External scholarships are an excellent source of funding opportunities available to students of all qualifications, abilities and interests. They are provided by private donors, foundations, professional, civic or service organization and many other sources outside of Purdue University/College of Engineering. The internet is one of the best ways to identify private scholarship opportunities for current and high school students. The Division of Financial Aid warns students to be wary of scholarship search firms that charge a fee. To assist with scholarship search, we have included some free resources: FinAid!, fastweb, scholarships.com, College Scholarships.org and UNIGO.
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Indiana
Deadline: March 2025
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Indiana extends multiple scholarships each year to Hoosier college students pursing degrees in engineering ($23,000 to Hoosier students in 2024).
Students Create an Award Spring Account to Apply
Applicants will automatically be considered for the ACEC Research Institute Scholarship (national) and the ACEC Indiana Scholarship at the same time if Indiana residency is determined. Applicants have the option to apply for additional specialty scholarships, including the ACEC Indiana Diversity Scholarship, in their customized dashboard.
JE Dunn’s National Diversity Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2025
The National Diversity Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship paid over the course of two years and includes up to two guaranteed internship opportunities. It is awarded to 11 students nationally each year. JE Dunn believes in the power of diversity and is committed to supporting the next generation of construction leaders. This scholarship aims to assist students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing degrees in construction, engineering, and related fields.