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Structural Engineering/Construction Mgt/Architecture Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 13, 2020 3:00 pm CT

Simpson Strong-Tie® Company Inc. has has established a scholarship program to assist structural and civil engineering, construction management, and architecture students at participating colleges and universities in various communities in the United States. The Simpson Strong-Tie® Student Scholarship Program offers scholarships to support education and encourage the design and building of safer structures in our communities.

This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Eligibility
Applicants to the Structural Engineering/Construction Mgt/Architecture Scholarship must be:

  • Enrolled as juniors (at least 60 semester hours or equivalent) or seniors in a full-time undergraduate course of study in Structural or Civil  Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture at an eligible four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.

Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $2,000 award. Up to 100 awards will be granted.

Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal.

Financial need is not considered.Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Notification
All applicants will be notified in late-April.

Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.  Payment is made in August.

As part of your application, you must upload the following document:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grades and credit hours for each course, and term in which each course was taken.

As part of your application, one online recommendation must be submitted on your behalf.

Your application is not considered complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America Student Hub!