Lawrence W. & Francis W. Cox Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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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.
- Applicants must be a member of the Society and in good standing at the time of application and award.
- Previous recipients are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
The Lawrence W. & Francis W. Cox Scholarship, established by Mrs. Wahneta T. Hinrichs in 2008, honors the legacy of her husband and father-in-law. This scholarship is awarded annually to one undergraduate civil engineering student enrolled in an ABET-accredited program. It aims to support students with tuition expenses, furthering their education in civil engineering disciplines, thus contributing to the profession's growth and sustainability.
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.
Through the generosity of Mrs. Wahneta T. Hinrichs a scholarship bequest was established in 2008 as a memorial to her husband Francis W. Cox and his father Lawrence W. Cox. The Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship may be presented annually to one undergraduate civil engineering student, who will use the scholarship for tuition expenses and fees. The purpose of the scholarship is to further the education of a worthy student in any civil engineering discipline.
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.
Applicants must be a member of the Society and in good standing at the time of application and award.
Previous recipients are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
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.
Example grants
Asce Texas Section · Austin, TX
Chapter program support
$35K
Asce Florida Section · Reston, VA
Chapter program support
$25K
Asce San Francisco Section · San Francisco, CA
Chapter program support
$25K
Asce Los Angeles Section · Tustin, CA
Chapter program support
$24K
Asce New Jersey Section · Reston, VA
Chapter program support
$15K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- STEM education
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