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Scholarship Overview

Scholarship Descriptions
 
AACE International scholarships are available in amounts ranging from $2000 to $8000. Specific awards will be determined based on your overall scholarship and collegiate accomplishments. Applications are accepted January 1st through February 15th each year through an on line process.


Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time students who are enrolled in a program related to cost engineering/cost management. These programs include:
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Building Construction
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
Applicants in their final undergraduate year must have been accepted to attend a full-time graduate program in the next academic year to qualify for a scholarship.


Important Dates
AACE International scholarships are awarded for use in the fall term of the next academic year. The process follows this cycle each year:

January 1 to February 15 – Find the U.S. online application here.
Find the Canadian online application here.

February 15 – All completed applications will be forwarded from AACE Headquarters to the appropriate local AACE Section (chapter) for the first round of judging. After the local sections’ judging committees have reviewed all applications received, they submit the names of up to four semi-finalists to AACE International Headquarters office by this date.

March – AACE Headquarters distributes semi-finalists applications to Education Board for second round of judging

April - Spring Education Board Meeting – Education Board identifies finalists, and makes determination of awards

May-June – All candidates are notified of the results of the judging

August 1 – scholarship checks are mailed to the schools of the winners

Evaluation Criteria
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance (35%), extracurricular activities (35%), and an essay (30%) on the value of study of cost engineering or total cost management. The essay should explain why cost management will be important in your career goals.


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