The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity Committee (SE3) recently informed the NCSEA Foundation of an anonymous $50,000 donation to establish the SE3 Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship, a permanent endowed scholarship to annually support a historically underrepresented student in structural engineering. The permanent endowed scholarship provides a recipient $3,000 toward their education to assist with tuition, fees, and other mandatory education costs. The scholarship is open to all applicants enrolling or continuing at the junior college or undergraduate level, including senior-level students continuing their education to pursue advanced degrees. The recipient will also be paired with a mentor from the SE3 committee who will provide support and introduce the recipient to an inclusive and inviting community within the profession.
“Funding a diversity scholarship is more than an investment in education; it’s a commitment to fostering a future where all voices, backgrounds, and perspectives have the opportunity to thrive, enriching both the structural engineering profession and society as a whole. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of a community-minded anonymous donor who has made this legacy possible,” said Lisa Hartley, Co-Chair of the NCSEA SE3 Committee.
The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity Committee (SE3) raises awareness and promotes dialogue on professional practice issues to improve engagement and equity in the structural engineering profession. These efforts advance NCSEA’s mission to support structural engineers to be successful leaders and NCSEA’s commitment to improving equity, diversity, and opportunity in the profession.
The NCSEA Diversity in Structural Engineering Scholarship program was established by the NCSEA Foundation in 2021 to award funding to students who have been historically underrecognized in structural engineering (including but not limited to Black/African Americans, Native/Indigenous Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, other people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community). Multiple scholarships are presented annually to junior college students, undergraduate students, and/or graduate students pursuing degrees in structural engineering. Applications for the Diversity in Structural Engineering scholarships are now open. To apply, click here.
To learn more about the NCSEA Foundation or to donate, please click here or contact Al Spada, Executive Director, at (312) 649-4600 Ext. 201 or aspada@ncsea.com.