How much funding does NCEES Engineering Education Award provide?

NCEES Engineering Education Award provides $25,000 grand prize; $10,000 per additional winner in funding.

When is the deadline for NCEES Engineering Education Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for NCEES Engineering Education Award?

Eligible applicants: University engineering departments and schools.

How often is NCEES Engineering Education Award offered?

NCEES Engineering Education Award runs on an annual cycle.

NCEES Engineering Education Award

National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying

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Funding Amount

$25,000 grand prize; $10,000 per additional winner

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

University engineering departments and schools

Other requirements

EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs from all engineering disciplines
Projects must demonstrate successful collaboration of faculty, students, and licensed professional engineers

Overview

Organization: National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Purpose: Recognizes engineering programs that encourage collaboration between students and professional engineers, integrating professional practice and education.

Geographic Scope: United States (EAC/ABET-accredited programs)

Focus Areas:

Engineering education programs across all disciplines
Student-professional engineer collaboration
Projects that protect public health, safety, and welfare
Multidisciplinary and allied profession participation
Design and innovation projects

Eligibility:

EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs from all engineering disciplines
University engineering departments and schools
Projects must demonstrate successful collaboration of faculty, students, and licensed professional engineers

Award Structure:

1 grand prize: $25,000
Multiple additional awards: $10,000 each
Typically 8-9 total winners selected annually

Selection Criteria:

Successful collaboration of faculty, students, and licensed professional engineers
Protection of public health, safety, and/or welfare of the public
Multidiscipline and/or allied profession participation
Knowledge or skills gained
Effectiveness of display board, abstract, and project description

Contact Information:

NCEES Headquarters
200 Verdae Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 800-250-3196
Website: ncees.org/award

Background: Annual award recognizing outstanding engineering education initiatives. Winners are selected by jury of NCEES members and representatives from academic institutions and engineering societies. In 2020, the competition was canceled due to COVID-19.

Note: No specific upcoming deadline provided in available materials.

What National Council of Examiners For Engineering and Surveying actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 17
Total given: $3.37M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $10K–$3.14M

By dollars: South Carolina 93%, Nebraska 1%, Michigan 1%. Top recipient cities: Omaha, NE; Madison, WI; Greenville, SC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Engineering Change Lab · Omaha, NE

Sponsorship

$25K
University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Omaha, NE

Engineering Education Award

$25K
Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA

Surveying Education Award

$25K
University of Akron · Akron, OH

Surveying Education Award

$15K
Dartmouth College · Hanover, NH

Engineering Education Award

$10K