Eugene C. Figg Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers

Overview

The Eugene C. Figg, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship was established in 2002 by employees of Figg Engineering Group in memory of Eugene C. Figg, Jr., F.ASCE. The fund honors Figg’s legacy of designing bridges as art and supports undergraduate students pursuing careers in bridge design and construction. The scholarship is administered by the American Society of Civil Engineers and awarded subject to the Society’s procedures. It is intended to further the education of a worthy student with a demonstrated interest in bridge engineering.

History of the Award: Established in 2002 in memory of Gene Figg, the scholarship memorializes his contributions to bridge design and is funded through the generosity of Figg Engineering Group employees.

• Created in 2002 to honor Eugene C. Figg, Jr.
• Supports undergraduate students focused on bridge design and construction
• Administered through the American Society of Civil Engineers

Rules

The scholarship may be presented annually to a single undergraduate civil engineering student to assist with tuition and related fees. Its primary purpose is to advance the education of a student interested specifically in bridge design and construction. Awards are granted at the discretion of the Society subject to the fund’s endowment income and the Executive Committee’s approval. Recipients must apply and meet the Society’s submission requirements.

Description: Annual undergraduate scholarship for students pursuing civil engineering studies with an emphasis on bridge design and construction; funds apply toward tuition and academic fees associated with the undergraduate program.

• Awarded annually, subject to fund income and Executive Committee approval
• Designated for tuition and academic fees related to undergraduate engineering
• Selection follows Society administration and approval processes

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in and continuing as undergraduates in an ABET-accredited or equivalent civil engineering program at the time of application and award. Applicants must be Student Members of the Society in good standing and demonstrate a clear interest in bridge design and construction. Scholarships are limited to students who will use the award to continue formal undergraduate education at a recognized institution. Previous recipients may reapply in subsequent competitions if they meet all eligibility requirements.

Eligibility: Enrollment in an ABET-accredited or equivalent undergraduate civil engineering program, current ASCE Student Membership in good standing, intent to apply funds to undergraduate tuition, and demonstrable interest in bridge design and construction. Previous recipients remain eligible to reapply.

• Must be an undergraduate in an ABET-accredited or equivalent program
• Must be an ASCE Student Member in good standing
• Funds must be used for continuing formal undergraduate education

Application

Applications must be submitted online and completed in a single session; mailed submissions are not accepted. The application window closes in mid-January of the award year, and applicants may direct questions to [email protected]. Notification of recipients is typically made in the spring by the Executive Director of the Society. Detailed submission requirements and file formats are provided in the Application Instructions section.

Application Timeline: Online submissions are due mid-January; recipients are notified in the spring.

• Online-only submission; no mailed applications accepted
• Deadline: mid-January each year
• Questions should be sent to [email protected]

Application Instructions

All materials must be provided in English and submitted electronically in the formats specified. Applicants are required to upload a single PDF containing core documents in the prescribed order and to ensure that recommendation letters are submitted online by the authors. Official transcripts must be sent digitally to [email protected] or mailed sealed to the ASCE Scholarships Program if a digital copy is unavailable. Follow the submission checklist carefully to avoid disqualification.

Application Materials: A single PDF containing: completed contact information form (signed by a faculty advisor), detailed annual budget statement, a personal essay (≤500 words addressing motivation, ASCE Student Chapter involvement, long-term goals, and interest in bridge design or construction), and a one-page resume. Additionally, two letters of recommendation (minimum), one of which must be from a faculty member, must be submitted online by the letter writers on letterhead with signatures. Official transcripts must be sent digitally to [email protected] or mailed sealed to ASCE Scholarships Program, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191.

• Submit a single PDF with required documents in the specified order
• Two recommendation letters required; one must be from faculty and submitted by the author
• Official transcript must be sent digitally or as a sealed mailed copy if necessary

Selection

The Society Awards Committee or its designee reviews all complete applications and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee for final approval. The committee may recommend that no award be made in a given year if meritorious applications are not received. Evaluation emphasizes the applicant’s essay, demonstrated interest in bridge design or construction, academic performance, leadership, development potential, and financial need. Copies of applications may be shared with Figg Engineering Group upon request.

Selection Criteria: Evaluation is based on the personal essay, stated interest in bridge design or construction, education plans, academic record, leadership and development potential, and financial need; the committee reserves the right to withhold an award if warranted.

• Reviewed by the Society Awards Committee and approved by the Executive Committee
• Assessment includes essay, academic performance, leadership, and financial need
• The committee may withhold awards if suitable candidates are not identified

Awards

The scholarship amount is determined annually based on income from the endowment and subject to Executive Committee approval. Recipients are notified in the spring, and funds are disbursed to the recipient’s institution business office as designated by the recipient. Funds are intended to cover tuition and academic fees reasonably associated with the recipient’s undergraduate engineering program. Specific award amounts vary year to year in accordance with the endowment’s performance and Society approval.

Award Value: The scholarship amount is set annually by the ASCE Executive Committee based on endowment income; disbursement is made directly to the recipient’s institution for tuition and qualified academic fees.

• Award amount varies annually and is approved by the Executive Committee
• Recipient notified in the spring; funds deposited to the institution’s business office
• Funds apply to tuition and academic fees associated with undergraduate education