Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship Grant

Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Society Of Civil Engineers Inc
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship, established by Figg Engineering Group in 2002, honors the legacy of Gene Figg, who was renowned for his artistic bridge designs. This scholarship aims to support undergraduate civil engineering students with a passion for bridge design and construction, facilitating their education in an ABET-accredited program. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens and Student Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers in good standing.

Overview

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. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest national civil engineering society. 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. Through the expertise of its active membership, ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public. The Society advances civil engineering technical specialties through nine dynamic institutes and leads with its many professional- and public-focused programs. Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship Through the generosity of the employees of Figg Engineering Group, a scholarship fund was established in 2002 as a memorial to Eugene C. Figg, Jr., F.ASCE, winner of the ASCE 2002 OPAL Award for Design. Gene Figg dedicated his career, his company, and his life to creating “bridges as art.” The Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship may be presented annually to one undergraduate civil engineering student who will use the scholarship for their undergraduate tuition expenses and fees. The purpose of the scholarship is to further the education of a worthy student interested in bridge design and construction.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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, is a United States citizen, is a Student Member of the Society in good standing at the time of application and award and has a passion for bridge design and construction. Scholarships may be awarded only to those students who will employ them to continue their formal undergraduate education at a recognized educational institution. Previous recipients are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility are satisfied. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.