Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers

History of the Award

The Lawrence W. and Francis W. Cox Scholarship was established in 2008 through a bequest from Mrs. Wahneta T. Hinrichs. It commemorates Francis W. Cox and his father Lawrence W. Cox while providing financial support to undergraduate civil engineering students. The award is intended to promote continued study and professional development within the civil engineering field.

History of the Award: Established in 2008 as a memorial scholarship to support undergraduate civil engineering students.

• Created by a bequest from Mrs. Wahneta T. Hinrichs
• Memorializes Francis W. Cox and Lawrence W. Cox
• Supports undergraduate civil engineering education

Rules

This scholarship may be awarded annually to a single undergraduate civil engineering student to assist with tuition and related fees. Its primary purpose is to further the education of a deserving student in any civil engineering discipline. The award is administered by the Society and follows the Society’s scholarship policies.

Description: Annual scholarship for one undergraduate civil engineering student to be applied toward tuition and academic fees.

• Presented annually to one undergraduate student
• Funds intended for tuition and associated academic fees
• Supports students across civil engineering disciplines

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in, and continuing in, an ABET-accredited or equivalent undergraduate program in civil engineering or a related field at the time of application and award. Applicants must also be members of the Society in good standing when applying and if awarded. Previous recipients may reapply in subsequent competitions if they meet all eligibility requirements.

Eligibility: Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate civil engineering program and current Society membership; prior recipients may reapply.

• ABET-accredited or equivalent undergraduate civil engineering program required
• Society membership in good standing at application and award
• Previous recipients remain eligible to reapply

Application

Applications must be completed and submitted online by the mid-January deadline in the year of the award. Candidates should follow online directions and assemble required materials, including a faculty-signed contact form, essay, budget, transcripts, recommendation letters, and a one-page resume. For questions, contact the scholarships office by email.

Application Timeline: Submit the online application by mid-January; award notifications are issued in spring.

Required Materials: Contact information form with faculty signature, personal essay (≤500 words), detailed annual budget, official transcript, at least two recommendation letters (one from faculty), and a one-page resume.

• Online submission only; mailed applications are not accepted
• Essay limited to 500 words covering motivations, ASCE involvement, and goals
• Faculty-signed contact form and minimum two recommendations required

Application Instructions

Applications must be completed and submitted in a single online session, and all materials must be in English. Applicants should prepare a single PDF packet in the required order and ensure recommenders submit letters online on letterhead with a signature. Official transcripts must be sent digitally to the scholarships office or mailed in a sealed envelope if a digital copy is unavailable.

Application Deadline: Mid-January.

Submission Details: Single PDF containing contact form (with faculty signature), budget statement, essay, and one-page resume; recommenders submit letters online; transcripts sent to [email protected] or mailed to the ASCE Scholarships Program.

• Prepare one PDF in the specified order for the application packet
• Recommenders must submit signed letters on letterhead via the online system
• Transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] or mailed if necessary

Selection

All applications are reviewed by the Society Awards Committee or its designee, with recommendations forwarded to the Executive Committee for final approval. The committee may recommend withholding the award in any year if no meritorious applications are received. Selection considers the applicant’s essay, academic performance, education plans, leadership potential, and financial need.

Selection Criteria: Evaluation is based on essay quality, academic record, development potential, leadership, and demonstrated financial need.

• Reviewed by the Society Awards Committee and approved by the Executive Committee
• No award may be made if suitable candidates are not identified
• Multiple qualitative and financial criteria guide the selection process

Awards

The scholarship amount is determined annually by the Executive Committee of the ASCE Board of Direction and depends on endowment income. Recipients are notified in the spring by the Executive Director of the Society. Award funds are deposited to the recipient’s institution business office and may be applied to tuition and reasonable academic fees associated with undergraduate study.

Award Value: Amount set annually by the Executive Committee based on available endowment income.

• Annual award amount varies with endowment income and Executive Committee approval
• Recipient notified in spring by the Society’s Executive Director
• Funds deposited to the institution and applied to tuition and related academic fees