Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship Grant

Q: How much funding does Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

Q: When is the deadline for Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship Grant?

Eligible applicants: A student member of the society and in good standing at the time of application and award.

American Society of Civil Engineers Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

A student member of the society and in good standing at the time of application and award

Other requirements

At the time of application and award the individual must be a student enrolled in and who will continue as an undergraduate in an ABET-accredited or equivalent program in civil engineering or related field and must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in structural engineering.
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Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Previous recipients of the Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship, established by the estate of Mr. Lewis in 2025, aims to support students pursuing degrees in structural engineering. Awarded annually, the scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in ABET-accredited programs who demonstrate a commitment to the field. Recipients can use the funds for tuition and academic fees, facilitating their education and career development in civil engineering.

American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries.
ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment. The Society advances civil engineering technical specialties through nine dynamic institutes and leads with its many professional- and public-focused programs.
The Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship was established on October 8, 2025 by the estate of Mr. Lewis for the purpose of advancing the science and profession of structural engineering.
The Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship may be presented annually to one student pursuing a degree in structural engineering.
The scholarship may be used toward tuition expenses and other academic fees reasonably and logically associated with an undergraduate program.

Eligibility

At the time of application and award the individual must be a student enrolled in and who will continue as an undergraduate in an ABET-accredited or equivalent program in civil engineering or related field and must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in structural engineering.Applicants must be a student member of the society and in good standing at the time of application and award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

Previous recipients of the Burton and Erma Lewis Structural Engineering Scholarship are not eligible to apply.

What American Society of Civil Engineers Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 30
Total given: $324K
Median grant: $7,731
Range: $5,094–$35K

By dollars: Virginia 59%, California 17%, Texas 11%. Top recipient cities: Reston, VA; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.