American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship

Though rooted in tradition, a constant push for more power and efficiency, the application and development of cutting-edge technology, modern warfare and issues related to national security have aided the evolution of naval engineering. Today, naval engineering includes most engineering disciplines as they are applied to a naval specialty and has become a challenging and rewarding career field in high demand.

Eligible programs of study for ASNE scholarships include:

• Naval architecture,
• Marine engineering,
• Ocean engineering,
• Mechanical engineering,
• Structural engineering,
• Civil engineering,
• Environmental engineering,
• Aeronautical engineering,
• Electrical engineering,
• Electronic engineering, and
• Other relevant military and civilian professions.

A combination of undergraduate scholarships ($3,000 per year) and graduate scholarships ($4,000 per year) are awarded each academic year.

Specific Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate candidates—Must be applying for support in their final year of an engineering program at an accredited undergraduate college or university.
• Graduate candidates—May apply for support during one full year of a graduate program or co-op leading to an engineering or physical science degree at an accredited university.

Selection criteria include the following:

• Academic record
• Work history
• Professional interest in naval engineering

The scholarship program is merit-based, however, financial need may also be considered.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply.