Scholarships and financial aid are available to School of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Decisions about undergraduate scholarships and financial aid are made by the Office of Student Financial Assistance. The links provided below give information on how to apply for undergraduate financial assistance.
  • Decision about most financial support for graduate students are made within the School of Engineering. The section below describes the types of positions available.

School of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships

This is a list of outside scholarships available to undergraduate engineering students.
  • Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

    The Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship is for undergraduate students studying engineering or computer science at a four-year college or university. If selected, the student will receive $10,000 in funding. The scholarship is renewable, for a total sum of $40,000. 

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link: 

    https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html 

  • Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce)

    The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program (Noyce Scholarship) is available to juniors and seniors. For specific information, please visit the following link and contact your advisor. 

    https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2023/nsf23586/nsf23586.htm 

  • Steinman Scholarship

    The Steinman Scholarship, funded by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), is an undergraduate scholarship for entering or continuing juniors at a four-year college or university. The award for this program is $5,000. The application deadline is April 1st, 2024. 

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships/steinman-scholarship 

  • Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship

    The Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship is for incoming freshman pursuing an engineering or related science degree. If selected for this scholarship, the student will receive an award of $1,500. Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year will be available on February 1st, 2024. 

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.SAE.org/participate/scholarships/tau-beta-pi-SAE-engineering-scholarship 

  • ASME Scholarships

    To access a list of undergraduate scholarships offered by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), please visit the following link: 

    https://www.asme.org/asme-programs/students-and-faculty/scholarships/scholarships 

  • SAE/David Hermance Hybrid Technologies Scholarship

    The SAE/David Hermance Hybrid Technologies Scholarship is for incoming college juniors. One scholarship worth $2,500 will be awarded each academic year. Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year will be available on February 1st, 2024.

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/sae-David-Hermance-hybrid-technologies-scholarship 

  • B. Charles Tiney Memorial ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship

    The B. Charles Tiney Memorial ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is awarded annually to one student studying civil engineering, or a related field, at an ABET-accredited program. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually. 

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/scholarships/b-Charles-Tiney-memorial-asce-student-chapter-scholarship 

  • Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship

    The Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a scholarship awarded annually to a college junior or senior studying civil engineering or a related field at an ABET-accredited program. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually. 

    To see the specific qualifications and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship

  • John Lenard Civil Engineering Scholarship

    The John Lenard Civil Engineering Scholarship, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a scholarship awarded annually to college sophomores, juniors, or seniors studying civil engineering at an ABET-accredited program. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually. 

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/scholarships/john-Lenard-civil-engineering-scholarship 

  • Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship

    The Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a scholarship awarded annually to college sophomores, juniors or seniors studying civil engineering or a related field at an ABET-accredited program. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually.

    To see the specific qualifications, and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/scholarships/Lawrence-w-and-Francis-w-cox-scholarship#:~:text=The%20Lawrence%20W.-,and%20Francis%20W.,in%20any%20civil%20engineering%20discipline

  • Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship

    The Samuel Fletcher Tapman ASCE Student Chapter Scholarship, offered by the American Society of Civil Engineers, is a scholarship awarded annually to college sophomores, juniors or seniors studying civil engineering or a related field at an ABET-accredited program. The amount of the scholarship will be determined annually.

    To see the specific qualifications and to access additional information, please visit the following link:

    https://www.asce.org/career-growth/awards-and-honors/scholarships/Samuel-fletcher-Tapman-asce-student-chapter-scholarship/ 

Undergraduate Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities

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    Need-Based Financial Assistance

    Almost 90 percent of students at Catholic University receive some level of financial assistance, based on both financial need and academic potential.

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    Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

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Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships

Each department in the School of Engineering offers Teaching Assistant (TA) and Research Assistant (RA) positions to outstanding graduate students, primarily for doctoral study. Decisions are made based on GPA, performance on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), related research experience and potential, etc.

  • Teaching Assistants receive a full or partial tuition scholarship and a stipend for living expenses, and assist faculty members with instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate courses. 
  • Research Assistants receive a full tuition scholarship and a stipend for living expenses, and assist a faculty member on a research project, typically one that is funded by a research grant. 

To apply for these positions, please fill out the form on the following website that corresponds to your current department or the department you have applied to. 

Apply for Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships

School of Engineering Graduate Scholarships

The School of Engineering, and the individual academic departments offer multiple internal scholarships for graduate students who demonstrate academic merit and research potential (in addition to other more specific criteria). Scholarship awardees are selected by the Faculty Scholarship Committee that oversees the selection process in their respective department. These scholarships are competitive and applicants should obtain a faculty nomination prior to submitting a nomination form. 

The following list includes both school-level and department-level scholarships. Please make sure to review the selection criteria carefully—prior to asking a faculty member for a nomination—in order to ensure your eligibility. More information on these scholarships can be found within each of the attached nomination forms.

  • Hennessey Distinguished Scholarship

    Hennessey Distinguished Scholars will be nominated by School of Engineering (SOE) faculty based upon a students academic achievement, area of study, and research potential. Nominees should be involved in research activities with a faculty member to qualify. This scholarship is awarded to graduate students annually, with an amount of $2000 - $4000.

    Hennessey Scholarship Nomination Form

  • Joseph Corasaniti Endowed Scholarship

    The Joseph Corasaniti Endowed Scholarship is awarded to graduate students pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering, who demonstrate both financial need and academic merit. Corasaniti Scholars will be nominated by the School of Engineering (SOE) faculty based on academic achievement, financial need, and residence in (or close connection to) the Baltimore-Annapolis area.

    The Joseph Coransaniti Endowed Scholarship Nomination Form

  • Seven Bennet Sisters Scholarship

    The Seven Bennet Sisters Scholarship is for graduate students pursuing a degree in the School of Engineering, and studying in the areas of materials science, nanotechnology, or biomedicine. The Seven Bennet Sisters Scholarship will be nominated by School of Engineering (SOE) faculty, based on academic achievement and research potential. This scholarship is awarded annually, with an amount of $5,000 - $8,000.

    The Seven Bennet Sisters Scholarship Nomination Form

  • Frank J. & Edna Bennett Newton Scholarship

    The Frank J. & Edna Bennett Newton Scholarship is for graduate students studying biomedical engineering; more specifically, students who conduct research in restoring organs and limbs, and developing prosthetics. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the School of Engineering (SOE) faculty based upon academic achievement and research potential. It is awarded each year in the amount of $8,000. 

  • Joseph Clark Scholarship

    The Joseph Clark Scholarship is available to all graduate students who demonstrate financial need. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the School of Engineering (SOE) faculty.
  • Vice Admiral Mel Williams Leadership Excellence Award

    Vice Admiral Mel Williams Leadership Excellence Award is awarded to graduate students who demonstrate academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and/or the potential for future leadership in the engineering disciplines. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the School of Engineering (SOE) faculty. Scholarships in the amount of $3,000 may be awarded each year to two (2) Masters Degree students and two (2) Doctoral degree students.

    Williams Scholarship Nomination Form

  • J&J Tucker, J&P Gazdayka, & Baruch Scholarship

    The J&J Tucker, J&P Gazdayka, & Baruch Scholarship is awarded to graduate students studying of biomedical engineering, robotics, and mechatronics, for the purpose of developing prosthetics. The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the School of Engineering (SOE) faculty, based upon academic achievement and research potential. The scholarship is awarded each year in the amount of $6,000.