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To qualify for any ARCE Scholarships, applicants must have applied for FAFSA. Cal Poly's priority filing deadline is April 8, 2013. Complete the federal application (FAFSA) here!
There are also CAED Scholarships available. Click here to find more information.
Application to all ARCE scholarships should be submitted on one ARCE Scholarship Application Form!
To download the 2012 - 2013 ARCE Scholarship application, click here.
Please be aware of company specific application forms.
List of all ARCE Scholarships:
- Degenkolb Engineers Scholarship
- Englekirk & Sabol, Inc. Lower Division Scholarship
- Englekirk & Sabol, Inc. Upper Division Scholarship
- Emanuele Barelli Structural Engineer Scholarship
- Eugene E. Cole Senior Project Award
- Fluor Lower Division Scholarship
- Fluor Upper Division Scholarship
- Forell/Elsesesr Engineers Scholarship
- Fratessa Forbes & Wong Senior Project Grant
- Fratessa Memorial Scholarship
- Hans Mager Scholarship
- John A. Martin Scholarship
- KNA Senior Project Grant
- KPFF Scholarship & Internship
- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Scholarship
- Watry Scholarship & Internship
Degenkolb Engineers Scholarship
The Degenkolb Engineers Scholarship has been established to encourage students to pursue a graduate education in structural engineering. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant that best demonstrates a commitment to furthering the standards of the profession and pursuit of knowledge.
Candidate Qualifications
- Candidates shall enter the final year of undergraduate study in the Fall of 2012 (projected undergraduate Graduation date June 2013).
- Candidates shall have a stated intent to attend graduate school in pursuit of a M.S. degree in structural engineering.
- Candidates shall have excellent academic and leadership skills.
Award
- $2,500 grant awarded after registration for the Fall 2012 quarter.
- Paid internship with Degenkolb Engineers during the summer of year 2013. Pay will be commensurate with level of education. Living expenses are not included.
Application
- Submit an essay of two pages or less, discussing:
- Individual career goals in the structural engineering profession.
- Goals for a graduate school education.
- Individual academic and leadership skills.
- Submit application to the ARCE Department by TBA.
Selection Process
- The Faculty Nominating Committee will select finalists.
- Finalists will be interviewed by a Degenkolb representative.
- The scholarship recipient will be announced at the College of Architecture Awards Banquet.
2012 Recipient: Christopher (CJ) Horn
2011 Recipient: Zhi Liu
2010 Recipient: David Martin
2009 Recipient: Ryan R. Swenson
Go to Degenkolb Engineers web site
Updated: 7.31.12
Emanuele Barelli Structural Engineer Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship was established by Carolyn Barelli in memory of her husband, Emanuele Barelli, a 1970 architectural engineering gradate, for his hard work, dedication and love for Cal Poly. This scholarship provides support to a third-year architectural engineering major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be based on financial need, potential for success in Architectural Engineering as demonstrated by academic excellence and/or participation in extracurricular activities.
- Students must be a third- year architectural engineering major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Award
- $450
Application
- ARCE application.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the faculty of the Architectural Engineering Department.
2012 Recipient: Chandler Morehardt
2011 Recipient: Kevin Sepulveda
2010 Recipient: Kimberly Bowen
2009 Recipient: Brian A. Planas
Updated: 7.31.12
Fluor Foundation Scholarship
Fluor Corporation supports higher education and invests in programs that develop a diverse and skilled workforce. Through the partnership with Cal Poly, Fluor interacts with and prepares students for tomorrow's global and technical workforce. The goals of Fluor Foundation Scholarships are to promote academic excellence, professional engagement, research, student participation, and leadership.
Lower Division
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be based on financial need, potential for success in Architectural Engineering as demonstrated by academic excellence and/or participation in extracurricular activities.
- Students must be in the Architectural Engineering Department and in their second or third year by the start of following Fall Quarter
Award
- $1000 or 2 - $500
Application
- To apply a student should submit to the department head an ARCE application including an essay describing relevant activities and the intended use of the funds.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the faculty of the Architectural Engineering Department.
2012 Recipient: Nicole O'Hearne
2009 Recipient: Sinhui Chang
Upper Division
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be based on academic excellence, financial need and support of the Architectural Engineering Department activities through SEAOC, research or other volunteer activities.
- Students must be in the Architectural Engineering Department and in their third year or above by the start of the following Fall Quarter.
Award
- $1000
Application
- To apply a student should submit to the department head an ARCE application including an essay describing relevant activities and the intended use of the funds.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the faculty of the Architectural Engineering Department.
2012 Recipient: Lauren Litwiler
2011 Recipient: Matthew Kidd
2010 Recipient: Lisa Henry
2009 Recipient: Kenneth A. Singh
Go to Fluor web site
Updated: 7.31.12
Forell/Elsesser Engineers Scholarship
Sponsored by the structural engineering firm of Forell/Elsesser Engineers, this award recognizes an architectural engineering student entering their final year of student who has demonstrated academic accomplishment, creative problem solving and a potential for success in the structural engineering profession.
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be based on academic accomplishment, creativity in problem solving and potential for professional success.
- An undergraduate Architectural Engineering student entering their final year of study in the following Fall Quarter, with a strong interest in the practice of structural engineering and preferably an interest in the San Francisco area.
Award
- $1000
Application
- Nominations for the scholarship will be made by the ARCE faculty. Identified students will prepare an ARCE application including an essay describing their professional aspirations. The application shall be submitted to the ARCE office by the application due date.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the faculty committee in conjunction with representatives of Forell/Elsesser Engineers Inc.
2012 Recipient: Jesse Hoye
2011 Recipient: Jillian Weinberg-Huyette
2010 Recipient: Garrett Hagen
2009 Recipient: Jonathan N. Lund
Go to Forell/Elsesser web site
Updated: 7.31.2012
Hans Mager Scholarship
This scholarship is given in memory of Hans Mager by his grateful students. Hans was a founding member of the Architectural Engineering Department and hence the College of Architectural and Environmental design.
Candidate Qualifications
- Students must be in the Architectural Engineering Department and in their third year or above by the start of following Fall Quarter and be in financial need as established by University Financial Aid Office.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Award
- $1075
Application
- ARCE application form and a letter demonstrating student’s exceptional understanding of relationship of structure & form in its relationship to Structural Engineering and Architecture.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the faculty of the Architectural Engineering Department.
2012 Recipients: Sunny Bruns and Sinhui Chang
2011 Recipient: Sinhui Chang
2010 Recipient: Garrrett Hagen
2009 Recipient: Megan M. Stoner
Updated: 7.31.12
Herbert E. Collins Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through a generous endowment to the university in honor of Julian A. McPhee, the first president of Cal Poly. Upper division students (junior/senior/graduate) are selected for their academic achievement, industriousness and display of over fine character.
Requirements: Awardees picked by committee
2012 Recipients: (Undergrad) Sunny Bruns and Sinhui Chang, (Masters) Chase Kossack and Shahab Shaolian
2011 Recipients: Pablo Ramos and Daniel Samson
2010 Recipeint: Zhi Liu
2009 Recipient: Erica D. Jacobsen
Updated: 7.31.12
John A. Martin & Associates Scholarship
Offered by John A. Martin & Associates, this award is based on academic accomplishments and the potential for professional success, with special emphasis placed on involvement in school and community activities, and includes an optional three month paid internship during the following summer.
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be based on academic accomplishments and the candidate’s potential for professional success, with special emphasis placed on the applicant’s involvement in school and community activities.
- Students must have completed their third year of college within the Architectural Engineering Department and have a minimum GPA of 3.2.
Award
- $1500 and possible optional 3 month paid internship
Application
- Submit the ARCE scholarship application form, a resume, and a brief letter expressing applicant’s professional interests, ambitions and intended use offunds. The application shall be submitted to the ARCE office by the application due date.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the ARCE scholarship committee in conjunction with representatives of JohnMartin & Associates.
2012 Recipient: Shawna Peterson
2011 Recipient: Zhi Liu
2010 Recipient: Emily Carlip
2009 Recipient: Alese M. Ashuckian
Go to John A. Martin web site
Updated: 7.31.12
KNA Senior Project Grant
The award is given to senior projects judged to best advance the state of the art of the structural engineering profession. The student or team of students must have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their ARCE career(s). The proposed senior project is clearly defined with measurable and obtainable results and had the potential to advance the state of the art.
Candidate Qualifications
- The award will be made to that senior project which is judged to best advance the state of the art of the structural engineering profession.
- The student or team of students must have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their ARCE career(s).
- The proposed senior project is clearly defined with measurable and obtainable results.
- The project as outlined has the potential to advance the state of the art.
- Enrolled in senior project.
Award
- $1000
Application
- A two page maximum summary of the senior project demonstrating how the team has met the criteria noted above. Submit the summary be submitted to the ARCE office by the application due date.
Selection Process
- Potential teams will be interviewed by selected faculty and an award will be announced within the fourth week of the spring quarter.
2012 Recipients: EERI Seismic Design Competition Group: Brian Biehl, Stephen Coan, and Jennifer Roth
2011 Recipients: The Bridge House Rennovation Group: Megan Hanson, Nick Herskedal, Dave Martin, Brian Planas, Emma Ronney, and Charles Weir
2010 Recipient: Shawn Wade
2009 Recipient: Brendan K. McNiff
Go to KNA web site
Updated: 7.31.12
kpff Consulting Engineers Scholarship, Los Angeles
kpff Consulting Engineers is a major West Coast consulting engineering firm. This scholarship includes a summer internship and is awarded to an architectural engineering student who has demonstrated exceptional potential for success in the structural profession.
Candidate Qualifications
- Scholarship to be awarded to a student who has demonstrated exceptional potential for success in the structural engineering profession.
- Students who have completed the third year in the Architectural Engineering program with a minimum CPSLO grade point average of 3.2 and, preferably, an interest in the Los Angeles area.
Award
- $1000 and an possible optional 3-month internship
Application
- Resume and a letter expressing the student’s interest in the practice of structural engineering in the Los Angeles area to be submitted to the ARCE department.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the kpff in consultation with the department faculty.
2012 Recipient: Kevin Miller
2011 Recipient: Garrett Hagen
2010 Recipient: Alese Ashuckian
2009 Recipient: David F. Wollin
Go to kpff Consulting Engineers web site
Updated: 7.31.12
Paul F. Fratessa Memorial Endowment
In memory of former Architectural Engineering Department Head Paul F. Fratessa, this endowment provides support for scholarships, field trips and learn-by-doing project and structures. The recipient is chosen from upper-class students in the ARCE program.
Candidate Qualifications
- California residency and financial need.
- ARCE junior student.
Award
- $1000
Application
- ARCE application form.
Selection Process
- The selection will be made by the ARCE department in conjunction with the Department Head.
2011 Recipient: Daniel Samson
2010 Recipient: Jean-Luc D'Abreau
2009 Recipient: Jonas H. Houston
Updated: 9.14.09
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Scholarship
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger was established in 1967. The firm practices in the areas of building structures, remediation, investigation and evaluation, and building technology. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger established this scholarship with the Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering Departments at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to encourage students in the pursuit of structural engineering, building technology or building science as a professiondegree in structural engineering.
Candidate Qualifications
- Have exhibited excellent academic skills.
- Are in the Architectural Engineering Department or Civil Engineering Department and in their final year of study.
Award
- $1,750
Application
- ARCE application form.
- A 2 page essay of less than 1,000 words on the following topic: “Why do you want to be an engineer? How do you anticipate benefiting from your profession and how can you make an impact on the profession?”
- Resume with a 1-page cover letter expanding upon your extracurricular activities, interpersonal skills, and any other information that you feel may make you a forerunner for this scholarship.
- Official college transcript(s).
The DEADLINE for the application is TBA. Please submit your application to the ARCE Department Office for transmittal to Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
Selection Process
- Applications will be judged one-third on professional presentation in the letter of introduction and resume, one-third on the ideas expressed as well as the communication skills demonstrated in the two-page essay, and one-third on the capabilities reflected in college/university transcript(s). The applications will be reviewed by the department heads and SGH, with the final decision being made by SGH.
2012 Recipient: Christopher (CJ) Horn
2011 Recipient: Michael Vickery
2010 Recipient: Nicholas Herskedal
2009 Recipient: Melissa S. Humber
Go to Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. web site
Updated: 7.31.12
CYS Eugene Cole Senior Project Award
Award
- $1,400