Civil Engineering Scholarships

The scholarship application process for students from the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is now closed for the 2021-2022 academic year.  Students will be notified via email when the process will reopen for academic year 2022-2023.

You may only apply for the scholarships for which you are eligible - please read the eligibility requirements!  You will not be eligible for a scholarship or receive it if you do not meet the eligibility requirements and do not submit any required documents!   Please ask our Senior Academic Advisor if you have any questions about the requirements, before you submit an application.

You must be enrolled at least half-time:  undergraduates at least 6-8 credits, graduate students at least 5-8 credits.

Instructions for Applying for Department Scholarships

CCEE Scholarship Application Form
Download with Adobe Acrobat.  Then you can complete it online by going to Fill & Sign at top right, then Add Text.

When the process is open - and not before - you may submit your application and any required documents to Nicole Bingham, Senior Academic Advisor, nicluna@unm.edu.

Scholarships Available for Graduate Students
Name Major Eligibility Source
Richard Allen Memorial Scholarship in Civil Engineering Civil and Construction Engineering Graduate student, U.S. citizen, academic achievement, community service/involvement Albuquerque Chapter of the NM Society of Professional Engineers
Robert Brooks Endowed Memorial Scholarship Construction Management/Engineering Graduate student, resident of New Mexico, BS in Construction Management, first preference to U.S.Army veterans Friends and family of Robert Brooks
Civil Engineering Emeritus Fellowship Civil Engineering Graduate Student Friends & family of CCEE emeriti faculty
E.L.M. Tree Fund Civil Engineering Graduate student; gpa of 3.0 or higher; financial need; from a socioeconomic background that might suggest lack of opportunity (e.g., rural background, low income family, ethnicity, female, etc.) Children and grandchildren of CE Professor Emeritus Marvin May.

Scholarships Available for Undergraduate Students
Name Major Eligibility Source
American Concrete Institute Endowed Scholarship, New Mexico Chapter Civil Engineering Junior or Senior; gpa 3.0 or higher; preference given to graduate of NM high school New Mexico Chapter of American Concrete Institute
Berkheimer Civil Engineering Scholarship  Civil Engineering Rising junior (juniors going into their senior year) and seniors Friends and family of the Berkheimer Family
Flintco Endowment Fund Construction Engineering or Construction Management Undergraduate; enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group; gpa of 3.0 or higher; preference given to NM high school graduates  
Dr. Gerald & Mary Joyce May Scholarship Fund Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management Rising sophomore or higher studying in CCEE, gpa of 3.0 or higher, in good academic standing Dr. Gerald and Mary Joyce May; Dr. May is a Professor Emeritus of UNM Civil Engineering
William and Mary Reed Memorial Scholarship Civil Engineering Undergraduate student, 2.5 cum gpa or higher; financial need William and Mary Reed
George Rutherford Inc. Endowment Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Sophomore, junior, or senior; academic ability; interest in the construction industry as a career.

additional requirement:

Supply a written statement attesting to your interest in the construction industry.

 George Rutherford
L H and Maxine Trafton Family Scholarship Construction Management

Junior; U.S. citizen; good standing in the department; current or previous experience working on a construction project at the craft level

 Bruce Trafton in honor of his parents

Scholarships for both Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Name Major Eligibility Source
Martha J. and William Benton Endowed Scholarship Civil Engineering Undergraduate or Graduate Student Friends and family of the Bentons
California Homebuilding Construction Engineering or Construction Management Undergraduate or Graduate Student; gpa 2.5 or higher; financial need; letter describing interest in a career in the building or construction industry and how receiving this scholarship will help to achieve your educational goals California Homebuilding Foundation
Civil Engineering Scholarship Civil Engineering Undergraduate or Graduate Student Friends and family of emeriti faculty in CCEE departmet
R and E McKee Foundation Scholarship Civil Engineering Undergraduate or Graduate Student Friends and family of departmental students
Stephen & Cynthia Mitchell Endowed Scholarship in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Undergraduate or Graduate Student Stephen & Cynthia Mitchell
Roy Sekreta Memorial Endowment Civil Engineering Undergraduate or Graduate Student Friends & family of Roy Sekreta
Wilson & Company Scholarship Civil Engineering with an interest in consulting engineering

Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student; full-time student; U.S. Citizen or able to work in the U.S.; gpa of 2.8 or higher

additional requirements:

1 - Letter of Intent stating why you have chosen Civil Engineering and describing your interest in consulting engineering

2 - Resume

 Employees of Wilson & Company