Scholarship Details

George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship

Application Deadline:

4/1/2024

Requirements:

Purpose:

The NSPE Education Foundation George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship is awarded annually to a current engineering undergraduate or graduate student who is enrolled in, or graduated from, an ABET-accredited engineering program. The scholarship is awarded in one disbursement of $3,000 at the beginning of the Fall semester.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be:
• An NSPE Member or Student Member;
• An engineering undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled, or a graduate from, an
ABET-accredited engineering program;
• A U.S. citizen

Terms of Award:

• All applicants will be notified of the final selection by July 10;
• The fellowship award will be disbursed to the recipient’s school in one installment at the beginning of
the fall semester;
• Upon completion of the degree, the winner will be asked to submit to the NSPE Education Foundation
Trustees a report on the value of the NSPE support and their objectives regarding professional
development, ethical practice, and licensure; and
• An NSPE Education Foundation George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship winner will forfeit receipt of the
scholarship award if the recipient does not complete the year as agreed.

Please Submit:

Applications must include the following:
• A completed and signed application with the NSPE Member/Student Member number;
• A transcript, to date;
• A resume or summary of internship/co-op experience(s) and involvement in other activities
(recommendations from supervisors may also be submitted for additional consideration);
• Recommendations from two faculty members who have taught the applicant; and
• A 500-word (maximum) essay on applicant’s “Engineering Career Goals & Aspirations and Plans to
Achieve Them;”

Application and attachments must be received no later than June 15, 2021.
Applications can be filed electronically to students@nspe.org (this includes completed application form, letters of recommendation, and other supporting materials)
Official transcripts and recommendation letters may also be mailed to:
NSPE Education Foundation
The George B. Hightower, P.E. Fellowship
1420 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

Online Application:

https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships/george-b-hightower-pe-fellowship