The ISPE Foundation offers scholarships to Illinois students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs.
The deadline to apply for scholarships with ISPE is March 31.
Click on the scholarship name below to download an application.
Amstutz Memorial Scholarship - $1500
This award was established in memory of Melvin E. Amstutz, PE, whose life was dedicated to the advancement and betterment of human welfare and the engineering profession. Eligible students must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program, be at least a junior maintaining a "B" average or better, and demonstrate financial need. After the Amstutz Award is determined, the remaining candidates are considered for the Advantage Award.
ISPE Advantage Award/Foundation Scholarship - $1000
Once the Amstutz award recipient is selected, the remaining applicants are considered for the Advantage/Foundation Scholarship. The ISPE Advantage Award is reserved for the son or daughter of an ISPE member in good standing, provided the applicant ranks among the top five candidates. If no applications are received from children of ISPE members, funds reserved for the ISPE Advantage Award shall revert to a regular Foundation Scholarship.
ISPE/Peppy Moldovan Scholarship - $1000
Applicants must be female engineering students currently enrolled as a sophomore at one of the following colleges or universities.
- Illinois Central College, Peoria
- Kaskaskia Community College, Centralia
- Rend Lake Community College, Centralia
- Bradley University, Peoria
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign
The scholarship is contingent upon recipient's enrollment and acceptance in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) at one of the following universities:
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
- University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign
NSPE offers scholarships for engineering students, including:
- A scholarship for a minority student
- Six scholarships for undergraduates
- A scholarship for graduate studies
- An internship for graduate students
- Visit the NSPE website, Students Section for detailed information and applications.
| Several ISPE chapters offer scholarships to engineering students as well. Contact the Scholarship Chairs below for additional Information: | |
| Bloomington Area Chapter | James Karch |
| Capital Chapter | Lee Bloome |
| DuKane Chapter | Jodie Wollnick |
| Lake County Chapter | George Capaul |
| Rockford Chapter | Jeffrey Bockhop |
| Rock River Chapter | Russ Renner |
| St. Clair Chapter | Jason Schreckenberg |
