Undergraduate Scholarships Awarded by CCEE

Shown below is a list of scholarships currently awarded by the department. Students will be considered for all the listed scholarships through the submission of a single application (see College of Engineering Awards section). Applications are accepted after March 1 and are due no later than April 10. Notifications of awards are distributed in June for scholarships distributed the following academic year. First-year student scholarship applications are available from the Office of Admissions and should be postmarked by February 1.

Awards range from $500 to $3,000 for the academic year. All scholarships are awarded under the assumption that the recipient will be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year (three quarters). The full award amount is divided into three equal portions with one-third awarded each term. Students not enrolled full time will not receive the full amount of the award. Scholarships awards are not available for summer term. Most scholarships are limited to students currently enrolled full-time at OSU; a few scholarships may be available for new or transfer students.

If you have questions regarding the application process or would like additional information, please contact Jan Strombeck in 220 Owen Hall or 541-737-6143.

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

OSU PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded by OSU to outstanding Oregon high school seniors and is renewable for four years. Selection is based on a combination of GPA, SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular and leadership activities, essays, strength of high school or college courses completed and potential contribution to the educational goals of the University.

OSU PROVOST’S SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to first-year transfer students based on superior academics, extracurricular and leadership activities, essays, and financial need; renewable for four years.

OSU DIVERSITY ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to first-year and transfer students based on outstanding scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities and financial need. This scholarship promotes campus diversity and is awarded to members of an ethnic minority or to disabled individuals, and is renewable for four years.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AWARDS

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP
Special award from the college for outstanding first-year students; criteria include exceptional scholastic record and financial need.

VICTOR W. LAINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Commemorates the life of Victor W. Laine, a 1946 mechanical engineering graduate of Oregon State University . Awards are made to students in the College of Engineering.

JOHN and JEAN LOOSLEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIP
Created to honor OSU alumni John and Jean Loosley. John graduated in civil engineering in 1949, and Jean is a 1948 business graduate. In 1955 John went to work for Roseburg Paving Company and purchased the company in 1965. Jean also played a key role in the company, overseeing financial matters. In August 2000 the Loosley family sold the businesses they had built, which include Roseburg Paving, Beaver State Sand and Gravel and Beaver State Ready Mix – to MDU Resources. This scholarship provides support to undergraduate and/or graduate students in the OSU College of Engineering.

JAMES and VIVIAN McEWEN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
James McEwen graduated from Oregon State College in 1935 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology. While at OSU he was on the men's baseball team. He worked for many years at Idaho Power. In 1999, he and his wife established this scholarship fund for undergraduate professional-level students in civil or electrical engineering that demonstrate financial need.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS of OREGON / OSIPOVICH SCHOLARSHIP
The PEO/Osipovich scholarship was created in honor of the time and effort that Mr. Osipovich contributed toward the growth of professional engineering in Oregon. The award is made to an upper-division engineering major based on scholastic achievement and need.

DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS

AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION, OREGON SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a civil engineering senior, who is a four-year resident of Oregon , a US citizen, and is interested in a career in public works. This scholarship helps cover tuition and fees.

AMERICAN SOCIETY of CIVIL ENGINEERS, OREGON SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a Civil Engineering senior on basis of academics, financial need and ASCE Student Chapter activities.

DANIEL APPLEGATE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Daniel Applegate received his BSCE in 1933 and worked for the US Bureau of Reclamation for 42 years. This endowed scholarship in his memory is awarded to civil engineering majors who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the CE profession expressed through participation in the student chapters of professional societies, academics, and financial need.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to CEM or CE students. Selection criteria include academics, financial need, work history, and desire for a career in the construction industry.

ASSOCIATION for the ADVANCEMENT of COST ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
AACE International is dedicated to advancing the study of cost engineering and cost management through the integrative process of total cost management. To promote this objective AACEI awards academic scholarships to full-time students pursuing a related degree in engineering or construction management. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities, and an essay on the value of study in cost engineering or total cost management and why it is important to one's academic and career goals.

THE BEAVERS/R.L. POLVI HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
The motto of the Beavers professional organization is “Skill, Integrity and Responsibility.” Robert Polvi, a past president of The Beavers and the trustees of The Beavers Charitable Trust, established this endowed fund to provide scholarships for construction management and civil engineering students who plan to pursue a career in heavy construction. Recipients must be US citizens and demonstrate financial need.

JAY W. and GLADYS BLAIR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Gladys Blair established this scholarship in memory of her late husband to further the career of a deserving civil engineering transportation student. Mr. Blair was a 1942 civil engineering graduate. Other selection criteria include financial need and preference to students from the Northwest.

CARL E. CARLSON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Carl Carlson was a BSCE 1943 graduate. This endowment in his memory is given to a departmental student in good standing with financial need.

ARTHUR N.L. CHIU ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD for OUTSTANDING JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT
Dr. and Mrs. Chiu are both 1952 graduates of Oregon State University who established this scholarship to assist deserving students majoring in civil engineering. The recipient must have a 3.3 GPA or higher and be active in leadership roles in the College of Engineering, other OSU honor societies, or OSU organizations.

CIVIL ENGNIEERING GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
Departmental scholarship fund established with private contributions. Awards are made to full-time civil engineering undergraduate students in good academic standing.

G.L. and J.C. COMPTON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
In 1917, James Crawford Compton founded the J.C. Compton Company, a general contractor specializing in highway construction. The McMinnville, Oregon , company remains a successful firm today. G.L. (Jake) Compton was J.C.'s brother and instrumental in funding J.C's education at OSU. Scholarship recipients must have an expressed interest in a career in highway construction and be a professional level CE or CEM major.

CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, GREATER OREGON CHAPTER, SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1981, the CFMA is the voice of financial managers in the construction industry and the only non-profit organization dedicated to serving the construction financial professional. The Greater Oregon Chapter Scholarship award is given to a CEM undergraduate student based upon scholarship, personal attributes, and construction related career goals.

CORAL SALES COMPANY/DOUGLAS P. DANIELS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Mr. Daniels in 1986 to give back to the University from which he graduated and to the engineering profession. Each fall term, six awards are presented, one each to an undergraduate woman and man in CEM and CE and one each to a CE or CEM graduate level woman and man. Criteria includes a desire to pursue a career in highway/transportation engineering or highway construction, possess outstanding leadership qualities, involvement in extracurricular activities, and be a Northwest resident for at least six years.

J.E. DUNN NORTHWEST SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002 by J.E. Dunn NW Construction Co. for CEM professional-level students planning to pursue a career in building construction. Additionally, recipients must be legal residents of the US, in good academic standing, and exhibit financial need. The company offers internship opportunities for recipients.

DAVID EVANS and ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP
DEA is an employee-owned Oregon corporation governed by an eight-member board of directors. The firm combines the talents of architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, scientists, and surveyors to provide its clients access to a complete range of services. DEA's core purpose is “to improve the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environment.” Scholarship recipients must be full-time juniors or seniors majoring in civil engineering, focusing on transportation engineering and design, who are worthy of meritorious recognition as determined by the Scholarship Committee.

BORIS N. GEORGEFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Georgeff graduated from Benson High School , was a 1954 Oregon State civil engineering graduate, and served in the Navy Seabees. For 33 years he was a civil engineer for Northwest Water Resources for the Army Corps of Engineers. In February 2006 his wife established this scholarship award for CE students in good standing.

OTTO HERMANN MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Otto Hermann graduated with a BSCE in 1922, when OSU was still the Oregon Agricultural College . His long career in construction culminated in his ownership of Bridge Construction Company, spending many years building bridges and dams in the West. Recipients must be seniors in CEM or CE with a GPA over 2.5 and desire to pursue a career in the construction industry.

HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
Hoffman Construction Company was started in 1922 and has grown to one of the largest general contracting firms in the US. This renewable scholarship is initially awarded to outstanding first-year CE students interested in the construction industry. The scholarship includes a summer internship and mentorship program administered by Hoffman Construction Company.

GLEN W. HOLCOMB HONORARY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Prof. Holcomb was a long-time faculty member of the Civil Engineering Department, joining the staff in 1920 and retiring as department head in 1966. He was active in campus, civic and professional activities, serving as National ASCE President in 1961. Friends and family of Prof. Holcomb established the scholarship endowment in recognition of his contributions to the university and the civil engineering profession. Scholarship criteria includes academics, junior or senior standing, and an interest in structural, civil, or construction engineering.

FRANCIS S. LANDRUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In 1953, Mr. Landrum and his wife Patricia founded Fremont Glass & Millwork in Klamath Falls , producing millworks, glazing and cabinets until 1986, when his sons took over. Known today as Fremont Millwork Co., the company was named after his favorite historical figure, John C. Freemont, a Northwest explorer, surveyor, and one-time presidential candidate. Landrum was passionate about Oregon and Northwest history and was known as an authority on the Modoc Indian War, on which he published a book. Mr. Landrum's one regret was not having completed college - he attended OSU only four terms. He did, however, instill the value of education in his sons who both graduated from OSU. His sons created this scholarship to honor a CE undergraduate student in good standing, with US citizenship, financial need, and an interest in structural engineering.

FRED H. MADIGAN MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Madigan graduated from OSU in civil engineering in 1943. His distinguished career in the profession took him throughout the world. He was a life member of ASCE, NSPE, SEA and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He passed away in December 1990. Scholarships are given to undergraduates in the CCE Department.

JIM McCALL MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Jim McCall graduated from OSU with a BSCE in 1967. During the summer of 1968 he was killed in a tank explosion while working for Chicago Bridge and Iron. His parents, Chicago Bridge and Iron, and other friends established this endowment fund in his memory. Recipients must be seniors in the department.

NORTHCUTT AGC STUDENT CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
In 1991 the Ray Northcutt Trust established this scholarship fund for Associated General Contractors Student Chapter members majoring in construction engineering management.

SCHWEIGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is offered through Advanced American Construction, Inc., a marine construction company in Oregon City, Oregon. It was established in 1999 as a living memorial to Forrest Schweiger by his parents, Konrad and Cindy, and the company. With the untimely passing of Konrad Schweiger in April 2002, the scholarship became a memorial to both father and son. Applicants must demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the construction industry, have a 2.5 GPA or higher, and be involved in school and community activities.

COLONEL and MRS. ROBERT SCOTT MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Col. Scott was an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers for many years. Though a civil engineering graduate from Ohio University, he developed a “fondness and admiration” for the young engineers from OSU he worked with over the years. Col. and Mrs. Scott had no children of their own, but established this endowed scholarship to assist “young people in college.” Scholarship criteria are include academic achievement and financial need, and is awarded to junior, senior, and graduate level students in CCE.

SCOTT DEPARTMENTAL PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Colonel and Mrs. Robert Scott Memorial Endowed Scholarship funds are awarded to pre-engineering students in CCE. Selection criteria includes academic achievement and financial need.

COL. and MRS. ROBERT SCOTT MEMORIAL FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Colonel and Mrs. Robert Scott Memorial Endowed Scholarship funds are awarded to first-year students. Selection criteria includes academic achievement and financial need.

J. WALDO SMITH HYDRAULIC FELLOWSHIP, AMERICAN SOCIETY of CIVIL ENGINEERS
This award encourages research in the experimental hydraulics field. Recipient must be member of American Society of Civil Engineers. Selection is based on 500-word essay on student's career goals, student involvement in ASCE Student Chapter, grades, and financial need.

LILO and RICHARD SMITH ENDOWED TRANSPORTATION SCHOLARSHIP
Richard Smith received his BSCE from OSU in 1957, and subsequent degrees from Yale University, University of California-Irvine and California State University-Sacramento. He was a member of Sigma Tau and Tau Beta Pi. He spent 30 years with the California Department of Transportation. Liselotte L. Smith, born and educated in Germany, was fluent in three languages. Awarded to undergraduate students interested in transportation with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

CLYDE and MARY SPENCER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP in CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Established by the family of Clyde and Mary Spencer for a CEM undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing.

THE STARR FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
In 2003 Craig and Sharon Starr created this scholarship in appreciation for the education Mr. Starr received at OSU. He earned a BSCE in 1968 and returned to obtain his master's in 1972. After pursuing a career in public works, Mr. Starr retired from his position as Assistant Director of Lane County Public Works in 2003. Recipients must be an undergraduate CE major worthy of scholastic recognition.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION of OREGON SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded annually to outstanding students in structural engineering, based on academic performance, the potential for a career as a structural engineer, and financial need.

UNION CONTRACTORS OF THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF OREGON MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Fund established by the Union Contractors of AGC to support under-represented minority students in pursuit of a bachelor's degree in CEM. Criteria includes Oregon residency, demonstrated financial need, satisfactory academic progress, and interest in the construction industry career.

ROBERT C. and PATRICIA McEWAN WILSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established by Mr. Wilson in memory of his wife, Patricia McEwan Wilson, to assist undergraduate and graduate students in CEM who have financial need. Recipients must be Oregon high school graduates, preferably from Benton County, in good standing academically.

EDWARD C. WORTH MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Worth completed his BSCE in 1957 from OSU. He returned to Corvallis in 1967 with CH2M-HILL after graduate study and working in several states. Friends and colleagues of Ed established this scholarship endowment in 1978. Recipients must be seniors in civil engineering with a demonstrated interest in geotechnical engineering.