Funding Amount

Modest grants (specific amounts vary by chapter request)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

BSCES Student Chapter Grants

Funder: BSCES Board of Government

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts colleges and universities with active ASCE student chapters

Focus Areas: Student chapter activities and events

Eligibility:

  • Active ASCE student chapters at Massachusetts institutions

  • Faculty/student leadership at participating chapters
  • How Funding is Used:

  • Funding chapter activities and events

  • Supporting student competitions (Steel Bridge, Concrete Canoe, etc.)

  • Sending chapter officers to leadership workshops

  • Strengthening chapter programs and engagement
  • Application Timeline:

  • Each fall: BSCES president announces that Executive Committee is accepting requests

  • December: Committee reviews requests and awards grants

  • Fiscal year 2025 grants available
  • Contact Information:

  • Rich Keenan, BSCES Executive Director

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section

  • One Walnut Street

  • Boston, MA 02108-3616

  • (617) 227-5551
  • Recent Usage Examples:

  • Northeastern University: Sent chapter officers to 2024 Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders in Miami

  • WPI: Funded Steel Bridge and Concrete Canoe competition teams
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Student chapter leadership reaches out to BSCES Executive Director in fall when application period is announced
    2. Submit funding request describing intended use
    3. Requests reviewed by BSCES Executive Committee in December
    4. Grants awarded based on committee review

    How to Apply:

  • Contact Rich Keenan, BSCES Executive Director at [email protected]

  • Request information about fiscal year grant application

  • Submit proposal describing activities/events to be funded
  • Timeline:

  • Fall: Application announced

  • December: Committee review and awards

  • Funding available for following fiscal year
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    stem-educationyouth-programs

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