Scholarships for Current Students

LSU’s College of Engineering offers more than 600 scholarship awards to its engineering, computer science, and construction management students. Scholarships for entering freshmen are limited, but as you advance in your academic career, you become eligible for more scholarships based on your GPA, major, and extracurricular activities. The baseline criteria for CoE scholarships is full time enrollment in a CoE curriculum, a cumulative GPA of 2.0, no current scholastic warning or probation, no current SAA probation for academic misconduct, and, for previous CoE scholarship recipients, completion of stewardship activities. Many CoE scholarships have eligibility requirements above these baseline requirements, such as limiting to a specific degree program, state or parish residency, and higher minimum GPA, to name just a few.

New Scholarship Application and Award Software

LSU has launched new scholarship software (“BAM”) that allows students to apply for LSU and most College of Engineering scholarships in one place: https://lsu.academicworks.com/. Each year, students will apply for scholarships from October 1 – April 1 for the next academic year. Students selected for scholarships will typically be notified by June 1. Students who receive a CoE scholarship are required to complete stewardship activities (recipient questionnaire and donor(s) thank you note) to maintain scholarship eligibility.

The Scholarship Process

Students can access the scholarship software at https://lsu.academicworks.com/ and log in with their myLSU/PAWS password and ID. Students will be directed to complete the LSU and College of Engineering applications; when these are completed, the student may be directed to a list of other scholarships for which they may be eligible. Click on a scholarship’s name to see the criteria and apply for that scholarship, if eligible

Scholarship News

2022-2023 Scholarships – Apply now! The application period for 2022-2023 CoE scholarships running on the standard scholarship timeline will close on April 1, 2022.* CoE has some scholarships for which the application period is outside of the standard scholarship timeline. Students can apply for open scholarships at https://lsu.academicworks.com/ by logging on with their myLSU/PAWS ID and password. Please see “The Scholarship Process” above for detailed information.

Scholarships for Service (Cybersecurity) – Provides a full scholarship for students deeply interested in cybersecurity and pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or information and decision sciences. Click here for detailed information about the program benefits and obligations. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2022.

LSU Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship - Open to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled full-time, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a declared minor in Nuclear Power Engineering. Award is $10,000/year and may be renewed for one additional year. All scholarship/fellowship applications are generally reviewed at the start of the fall and spring semesters, but there is no deadline to apply. If you are interested in applying and meet the minimum criteria, send in your application packages.

*Additional Scholarship Information

Some CoE scholarships have their own application timelines based on how or when the scholarship may be awarded. Listed below are some CoE scholarships that fall outside of the standard LSU/CoE application timeline. Estimated dates of application period are provided; these dates are subject to change.

Chevron Energy Leaders Scholarship – student application period March/April, with the scholarship awarded in late July/August for the upcoming academic year (i.e., beginning in the fall).
ExxonMobil Diversity Scholarship – when slots are available, application period is typically July/August with the scholarship to begin in the fall.
S&B Engineering and Contractors Scholarship – application/award during the semester of attendance; Fall application period August, with the award and disbursement in October; Spring application period January, with the award and disbursement in March.
BASF Team Chemistry Scholarship – application period July/August, with the scholarship awarded and disbursed in September.
Donald W. Clayton Scholarship – application period spring, with the scholarship awarded and disbursed in April.

External Scholarship Opportunities

Below are listed scholarships offered by public, private, or nonprofit entities outside of the college and LSU. This information has been provided by the organization funding the scholarship. Please click on the organization or scholarship name below for deadlines, specific requirements, and access to the application (links active for open scholarships only). The college is not involved in the review of applicants, selection of recipients, or the administration of the external scholarships listed below, but provides this information as a service to College of Engineering students.

Modjeski and Masters, Masters of the Trade Scholarship – Open to undergraduate students entering their junior or senior year in the upcoming academic year pursuing a degree in engineering focusing on structural, electrical, highway, or mechanical engineering, GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship provides $2,500 and an internship opportunity with Modjeski and Masters. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2022.

AISES Chevron Scholarship – Open to American Indian, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, First Nations, and other indigenous peoples of North America who are students in higher education. Scholarships are for $5,000 per academic year. Continuing scholarships may be awarded but students must re-apply annually. Deadline to apply is May 31, 2022.

GMiS Scholarship – Chevron is partnering with Great Minds in STEM to provide scholarships for high-achieving students of Hispanic origin and/or those who can demonstrate significant leadership or service in the Hispanic community. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. Application deadline is April 30, 2022.

Gene and Betty Van Norman Scholarship - Open to sophomores enrolled full-time in any College of Engineering curriculum. Must have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Award is $12,500/year and may be renewed for two additional years. Application dates will be announced.

Louisiana Engineering Foundation - LEF currently administers twenty-nine scholarships; open to full-time students pursuing an engineering degree at a college in Louisiana; criteria vary by scholarship. Application opens in late fall and closes on November 30.

William A. Wintz, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by the Louisiana Engineering Society-Baton Rouge Chapter, this scholarship is open to junior or senior engineering students who are active in professional societies and the community, and who demonstrate character representative of a professional engineer. Application period is in January/early February.

The Bengal Group Scholarship – Awarded to students with a commitment to LSU and Louisiana, on the basis of financial need and achievement, with a commitment to help students who may not be able to finish school without outside financial assistance. Application typically opens in late spring.

American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarships – ASCE offers several undergraduate scholarships for student members of ASCE. The application period typically opens in mid-December and closes February 1.

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Gulf Coast Chapter Scholarship - Open to students enrolled full-time in the Construction Management degree program, who have completed a minimum of one year of academic studies and have at least one full year of studies remaining at the time of application.

Concrete & Aggregates Association of Louisiana Scholarship - Open to full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in construction management or civil engineering. The award is $1,000.

Available Scholarships:

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College of Engineering General Scholarships

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Scholarships

Chemical Engineering Scholarships

Civil and Environmental Engineering Scholarships

Construction Management Scholarships

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Scholarships

Petroleum Engineering Scholarships