Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship is an American Society of Civil Engineers award for one continuing undergraduate studying civil engineering or a closely related discipline. The selected student uses the scholarship for tuition and academic fees; the dollar amount is set annually from endowment income, so the unverified $5,000 figure shown by some directories should not be treated as guaranteed. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABET-accredited or equivalent civil-engineering program, remain undergraduates during the award period, and be ASCE student members in good standing both when applying and when the award is made. The online application is due January 15 each year. Candidates assemble one PDF containing a faculty-signed contact form, detailed annual budget, personal essay of no more than 500 words, and one-page résumé. The essay addresses motivation for becoming a civil engineer, ASCE Student Chapter involvement, and long-term goals. At least two signed recommendation letters on letterhead—one from a faculty member—are submitted separately by the recommenders, and an official transcript must come directly from the institution. Selection considers academic performance, education plans, leadership, development potential, financial need, and the quality of the essay. Previous recipients may reapply if they continue to meet every requirement.

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in an ABET-accredited or equivalent civil engineering or related undergraduate program
• Continue formal undergraduate education during the award period
• Be an ASCE student member in good standing at application and award
• Submit the online application by January 15
• Provide the faculty-signed contact form, annual budget, 500-word maximum essay, and one-page résumé in one PDF
• Arrange at least two signed recommendation letters, including one from a faculty member
• Arrange for an official transcript to be sent by the institution