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International Women in Engineering Day Scholarships
ASCE LA YMF is pleased to award $1,000 in scholarships in honor of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). Applications are due Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Submit your application as a single PDF (Last_First_INWED) to scholarship@ascelaymf.org . Winners must be present at our INWED Celebration on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
YMF-Branch-Section Scholarships
The ASCE Los Angeles Younger Member Forum (LA YMF), in coordination with the Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch (MLAB) and Los Angeles Section is proud to award over $20,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students, graduate students, and student chapters within the civil engineering community for the 2025-2026 academic year.
2025-2026 AWARD CYCLE SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
APPLICATION OPENS
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
APPLICATION CLOSES
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
WINNERS NOTIFIED
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
AWARD CEREMONY
Eligibility requirements, required documentation, and essay prompts along with award categories and amounts are now available for scholarships awarded by LA YMF, MLAB, and LA Section. Applications must be submitted by Monday, January 5, 2026. Winners will be notified Sunday, February 1, 2026, and are expected to be in attendance to receive their award at the annual Student Night & Job Fair (SNJF) scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026.
How to Apply
Individual awards
This year, our program will be implementing a Common Application for individual scholarships awarded by LA YMF, MLAB, and LA Section. Students may apply to multiple scholarships using the form, however only one form may be submitted per student. All applicants will be required to upload the following documents within the Common Application form:
*Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Transcripts should demonstrate enrollment through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
It is advised that applicants review the essay prompts for the scholarship(s) you intend to apply for, prior to beginning the application. Your progress on the form may not be saved. Prompts, eligibility, and application requirements are available below. Be sure to review them carefully. Ineligible and/or incomplete applications will not be scored.
The application will close Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:59PM PST. Scholarship recipients will be notified on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and are expected to register for and accept their award at the
2026 Student Night & Job Fair, held on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Outstanding Student Chapter Award
Eligibility requirements for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award can be found below. Completed applications and videos must be submitted via email to scholarship@ascelaymf.org no later than 11:59PM PST on Monday, January 5, 2026.
LA YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM AWARDS
Available Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Student
5 awards
$1,000 each
Outstanding Graduate Student
1 award
$1,000
Dr. Bill Goodin Outstanding Student Mentor
5 awards
$1,000 each
Outstanding Student Chapter
1 award
$1000
Eligibility Requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicant must be a Student Member at the Society level of ASCE. Students join free here!
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Applicant must be a full-time or part-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Applicant must be a student at any accredited college or university (2-year or 4-year) within the ASCE Los Angeles Section region, which includes schools within the following counties: Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura with the intent to major in Civil Engineering or a similar major.
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Scholarship recipients are limited to only one (1) scholarship award from the ASCE LA YMF, ASCE MLAB, and ASCE LA Section.
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Applicant must attend the 2026 Student Night and Job Fair to accept the award.
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Only complete submissions will be considered.
The Dr. Bill Goodin Outstanding Student Mentor Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Student Chapter Award
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Chapter must be an active ASCE student chapter at one of the following universities: CBU, CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, USC, CSUF, CSULB, UCI, CPP, or CPSLO
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Only complete submissions will be considered. See application forms for requirements.
Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch Scholarships
Available Awards
Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch Undergraduate Scholarship
3 awards
$1,000 each
Le Val Lund Memorial Graduate Scholarship
1 award
$1,000
Eligibility Requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicant must be a Student Member at the Society-level of ASCE
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Applicant member of their university’s ASCE Student Chapter. Membership will be verified with Student Chapters.
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Undergraduate student applicants must be a full-time student for the 2025-2026 academic year. Graduate student applicants may be part-time or full-time, but must have been enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Applicant must be a full time student at one of the following universities: CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, or USC.
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Scholarship recipients are limited to only one (1) scholarship award from the ASCE LA YMF, ASCE MLAB, and ASCE LA Section.
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Applicants must attend the 2026 Student Night and Job Fair to accept the award.
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Only complete submissions will be considered.
Los Angeles Section Scholarships
Available Awards
Outstanding Undergraduate Student
up to 2 awards
$1,000 each
Outstanding Graduate Student
1 award
$1,000
Presidential Scholarship
1 award
$1,000 each
Eligibility Requirements
Individual Awards
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Applicants must be a Society-Level Student Member of ASCE and also a member of their university’s ASCE Student Chapter.
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Applicants must be full-time students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Applicant must be a full-time student at one of the following universities: CBU, CSULA, CSUN, LMU, UCLA, USC, CSUF, CSULB, UCI, CPP, or CPSLO.
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Undergraduate applicants shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Graduate applicants shall have a minimum GPA of 3.3.
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Scholarship recipients are limited to only one (1) scholarship award from the ASCE LA YMF, ASCE MLAB, and ASCE LA Section.
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Applicants must attend the 2026 Student Night and Job Fair to accept the award.
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Only complete submissions will be considered. See application forms for requirements.
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All candidates must include latest academic transcript and resume.
LA Section will award one (1) Presidential Scholarship to a selected applicant. This award is open to both undergraduate and graduate applicants. Applicants who apply for either of the LA Section Scholarships provided above (Outstanding Undergraduate Student or Outstanding Graduate Student) will be considered for this prestigious award.
Scoring Criteria
ASCE LA YMF Individual Awards
70% Essay (writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer)
15% Growth within the Civil Engineering profession (ASCE involvement, leadership roles, internships, etc.)
10% Community involvement (community service, etc.)
5% Academic achievements (GPA, research experience, etc.)
ASCE MLAB Individual Awards
70% Essay (writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer)
15% Growth within the Civil Engineering profession (ASCE involvement, leadership roles, internships, etc.)
10% Community involvement (community service, etc.)
5% Academic achievements (GPA, research experience, etc.)
ASCE LA Section Individual Awards
80% Essay (addressing prompt statement and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer)
10% ASCE Involvement
10% Academic achievements (GPA, research experience roles, internships, etc.)
ASCE LA YMF Student Chapter Award
50% Video (professional appearance, language, business acumen, content, creativity, and compliance to
guidelines)
25% Achievements (active ASCE membership, chapter achievements, etc.)
15% Community involvement (community service, etc.)
10% Professionalism/Attention to Detail
Scoring Criteria
ASCE LA YMF Individual Awards
70%
Essay
Writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer
15%
Growth within the Civil Engineering Profession
ASCE involvement, leadership roles, internships, etc.
10%
Community
Involvement
Community service, etc.
5%
Academic
Achievements
GPA, research experience, etc.
ASCE MLAB Individual Awards
70%
Essay
Writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer
15%
Growth within the Civil Engineering Profession
ASCE involvement, leadership roles, internships, etc.
10%
Community
Involvement
Community service, etc.
5%
Academic
Achievements
GPA, research experience, etc.
ASCE LA Section Individual Awards
80%
Essay
Writing mechanics, clarity, addressing prompt statement, and passion for growth as a Civil Engineer
10%
ASCE Involvement
10%
Academic Achievements
GPA, research experience roles, internships, etc.
ASCE LA YMF Student Chapter Award
50%
Video
Professional appearance, language, business acumen, content, creativity, and compliance to guidelines
25%
Achievements
Active ASCE membership, chapter achievements, etc.
15%
Community
Involvement
Community service, etc.
10%
Professionalism / Attention to Detail
K-12 Level Scholarships
In addition to providing scholarships at the university level, ASCE LA YMF presents scholarships to middle and high school-aged students during their annual Engineers Week. Participating schools will receive essay prompts in January from Day Leads and winning students are notified in February of each year. ASCE is excited to award over $2,000 in scholarships to K-12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
ASCE LA YMF Scholarship Chairs
COLBY WONG
Colby is an Engineer 2 at Southern California Edison on the Geotechnical Engineering team. She received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona in 2021. Colby has been involved with ASCE since her freshman year of college and currently serves nationally on the ASCE Committee on Professional Career Growth. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.
MEGAN HAN
Megan Han is a Civil Engineering Associate at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) working in planning for renewable energy resources. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona in 2021. Megan has been involved with ASCE since college, taking on leadership roles in both the student chapter and YMF. Outside of work, she enjoys running, visiting different food spots, and spending time with her family and friends.