CDM Smith Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by CDM Smith

CDM Smith has initiated a scholarship scheme to support students who are enrolled in eligible STEM undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on engineering at a recognized four-year college or university.

Every year, eight merit-based scholarships, each worth $7,500, are granted to students who exhibit exceptional academic performance, technical expertise, and a dedication to community service. The goal of these scholarships is to acknowledge and aid individuals who excel academically, contribute to their communities, and demonstrate potential in their professional development.

Qualification Criteria:

• Academic Achievement: Candidates must possess a solid academic background and show a zeal for learning and innovation in their chosen discipline.
• Technical Professional Growth: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing their technical abilities and professional development through internships, projects, or relevant work experience.
• Community Involvement: Candidates must have a proven history of significant community service and leadership, demonstrating a commitment to positively impacting their communities.
• Support for Underserved Communities: Preference will be given to individuals from underserved communities who have surmounted significant obstacles to achieve their educational and career objectives.

Scholarship America, the country's largest creator and administrator of scholarships and other educational support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals, manages this program. The sponsor has the sole discretion to determine eligibility for individual programs, and Scholarship America’s evaluation team reviews eligible applications.

Eligibility

To qualify for the CDM Smith Scholarship Program, applicants must:

• Be a high school senior or graduate who is enrolled to start or a currently enrolled student in an eligible STEM undergraduate or graduate program in the following eligible majors:
  • Automation Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering (Water, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation focus)
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography (GIS)
  • Geology
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (HVAC Design, Fire Protection)
  • Planning
  • Urban/Regional Planning
  • Water Resources Engineering
  • Intend to enroll full-time in an eligible undergraduate or graduate study STEM program focusing on engineering* at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2025-2026 academic year
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

*The Engineering Program must be accredited by ABET or CEAB (Canada).

Awards

Award Details

If chosen as a recipient, the student will receive a $7,500 award. Up to eight (8) awards will be given.

The awards will be distributed as follows:

• CDM Smith Merit Scholarship: Four (4) awards of $7,500 each (financial need will not be considered).
• CDM Smith Soar Scholarship: Two (2) awards of $7,500 (financial need will not be considered).
• CDM Smith Arise Scholarship: Two (2) awards of $7,500 each (financial need will be considered).

Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Awards are for undergraduate and graduate study.

An internship may be offered to recipients.

Notification

Applicants will be informed in late June. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

Disbursement of Scholarships

Scholarship America handles scholarship payments on behalf of CDM Smith. Payment is made in one installment in August.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship America selects the finalists. CDM Smith will choose the recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final. Scholarship finalists are chosen based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and an essay.

Financial need will not be considered for the CDM Smith Merit and CDM Smith Soar Scholarships. Financial need will be considered for the CDM Smith Arise Scholarships. Recipients must have a family adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less.

Required Documents

You must upload the following documents as part of your application:

1. A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
   • Student name
   • School name
   • Grades
   • Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken. NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.
2. A copy of your resume.
3. If applying to be considered for a need-based award, upload the IRS Form 1040 (Please black out SSN) used to report the Adjusted Gross Income on the application.

Your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically through the Scholarship America Student Hub.