Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers
Overview
IISE's Scholarships and Fellowships Program recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in industrial engineering for academic excellence and campus leadership. Selection is made by scholarship fund trustees who evaluate scholastic ability, character, leadership, and potential service to the industrial engineering profession. The program supports professional development and connects recipients with the broader IISE community.
Description: Scholarships honor students demonstrating strong academic performance and leadership within their institutions, with trustees considering both current achievements and future potential to serve the profession.
- Honors both undergraduate and graduate industrial engineering students.
- Selection based on academics, character, leadership, and professional potential.
- Administered and awarded by IISE scholarship fund trustees.
Eligibility & Award Value
Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited industrial engineering program and be beyond freshman standing. Eligible students must have a graduation date of May 2027 or later and attend a program accredited by an agency recognized by IISE. Awards are disbursed in U.S. dollars and intended to support academic and professional development.
Eligibility: Full-time students above freshman level, enrolled in an IISE-recognized accredited industrial engineering program, with a graduation date of May 2027 or later.
Award Value: Individual awards are valued up to $4,000 and are paid in U.S. dollars.
- Must be full-time and beyond freshman year.
- Program accreditation must be recognized by IISE.
- Awards up to $4,000 (USD).
Application Process & Timeline
Nominations typically open on September 1 and follow a multi-stage timeline that culminates with winner notification in March–April. Nominators submit candidates by the November due date, and qualified nominees complete an application package with final materials due in February. Winners are encouraged to attend the IISE Annual Conference & Expo in May to receive recognition and engage with the community.
Application Timeline: Nominations open September 1, nominations must be submitted by the November deadline, application materials are due in February, and winners are notified in March–April; awardees are encouraged to attend the May IISE Annual Conference & Expo.
Application Materials: Qualified nominees submit an application form, transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), three letters of recommendation (no more than one page each), and any additional criteria specified by IISE.
- Nominations open Sept. 1; nominations due in November.
- Application packages with materials due in February.
- Winners notified in March–April and encouraged to attend the May conference.