American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by American Society of Naval Engineers

The American Society of Naval Engineers began its scholarship program in 1979 in order to promote the profession of naval engineering and to encourage college students to enter the field. Since the inception of the Scholarship Program, ASNE has since awarded hundreds of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing an education and career in naval engineering.

Though rooted in tradition, a constant push for more power and efficiency, the application and development of cutting-edge technology, modern warfare and issues related to national security have aided the evolution of naval engineering. Today, naval engineering includes most engineering disciplines as they are applied to a naval specialty and has become a challenging and rewarding career field in high demand. Each year, rising Junior and Senior undergraduate and graduate students nationwide can receive up to $4,000 based on merit (academic record, work history, and professional interest in naval engineering).

What is the selection criteria?

The selection criteria are focused on the candidate’s interest in and aptitude for naval engineering, as well as their academic record, work history, professional promise, ASNE or other professional society membership and participation, and extracurricular activities, as well as college faculty or employer recommendations and other character references. The scholarship program is merit-based; financial need is not a consideration.

What is Naval Engineering?

Naval Engineering includes related arts, sciences and use of technology in the design, systems integration, interoperability, construction, operation, maintenance, logistics support, inactivation and disposal of:

• Warfare systems including command and control, electronics, and ordnance systems,
• Aviation and space systems,
• Surface and sub-surface ships, marine craft, and maritime auxiliaries,
• Ocean structures and associated shore facilities that are used by the naval or other military forces and civilian maritime organizations for the defense and well-being of the nation.

Naval engineering combines traditional naval architecture and marine engineering with other engineering disciplines such as:

• C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
• Environmental Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation
• Total Systems Engineering (including the use of commercial components)
• Total Ownership Costs
• Information Technology

What are eligible programs of study?

• Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Engineering Technology
• Applied Mathematics and Physics
• Other relevant professions as accepted by the ASNE Scholarship Committee.