American Society of Civil Engineers Hawaii Section Walter Lum Scholarship Endowment Fund

Scholarship

2018 ASCE WALTER LUM SCHOLARSHIP


DONOR & FUNDING:  American Society of Civil Engineers Hawaii Section Walter Lum Scholarship Endowment Fund
                                                      
PURPOSE:  This Scholarship is to assist undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii.
                                             
NUMBER & AMOUNT OF AWARDS: Up to two awards in the amount of up to $3,000 each. The ASCE Hawaii Scholarship Committee may choose to increase the number of awards granted if they deem there are more than two worthy applicants AND funds are available. 

NOTIFICATION:  The ASCE Hawaii Section Scholarship Committee will notify recipients of their selection by June 15th and will present the award at the June 21st Hawaii Section dinner meeting. Award recipient(s) are required to attend the June dinner meeting. If unable to attend, an acceptance video must be submitted to the Committee at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  1. Student enrolled in the College of Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  2. Junior or Senior undergraduate class status, or graduate class status for the 2018 Spring Semester.
  3. Academic Merit
  4. Substantial preference given to active University of Hawaii at Manoa ASCE Student Chapter members.
  5. Preference to students with demonstrated financial need, such as but not limited to student loan(s), without other substantial financial assistance.
  6. Effectiveness of personal statement


ADMINISTERED BY:  ASCE Hawaii Section Scholarship Committee
 
PROOF OF ENROLLMENT:  Recipients must provide proof of enrollment (receipt for 2018 Spring semester) at the University of Hawaii at                                                         Manoa.

RENEWAL:  The scholarships are awarded annually.  All applicants must submit a completed scholarship application. 
 
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:  Applications may be downloaded here.  One hard copy completed applications must be RECEIVED at the address listed below by May 25, 2018 along with proof of enrollment (receipt for current semester). 


Roger Babcock
ASCE Hawaii Section Scholarship Committee Chair
Holmes Hall 383
Submit into mailbox in CE office

Contact Roger Babcock at [email protected] for more information.