Let’s be honest, going to school and majoring in structural engineering or architecture is not easy. Just look at Paul McEntee’s post about his experience with his semester long course in Statics at 7:00 AM complete with Friday pop quizzes for proof in our post about Statics and Testing. While these majors may be a challenge, we know that the degree at the end is well worth the effort. Our industry is a great one to work in and not only do we make other people’s lives better, but we also can save lives too. Which is exactly why Simpson Strong-Tie has developed a structural engineering/architecture scholarship program.

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. established the scholarship program to assist architecture and structural engineering students by supporting education and encouraging the design and building of safer structures in our communities. Just last year, Simpson Strong-Tie awarded 38 scholarships of $1,000. This year, Simpson Strong-Tie is making an even bigger investment and offering up to 57 awards of $2,000 for the 2014/2015 academic school year. Applicants must be enrolled as juniors (60 semester hours or equivalent) or seniors in full-time undergraduate study in architecture or structural engineering at one of the colleges or universities listed below. Click here to learn more about the specifics about the Structural Engineering/Architecture Student Scholarship Program.

• Boise State University
• Brigham Young University
• California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
• California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
• California State University, Sacramento
• Clemson University
• Florida International University
• Georgia Institute of Technology
• Iowa State University
• Louisiana State University
• Ohio State University, Columbus
• Oklahoma State University
• Oregon Institute of Technology
• Oregon State University
• Penn State University Park
• Portland State University
• Purdue University, West Lafayette
• Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
• Texas Tech University
• University of Arizona
• University of California, Berkeley
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Florida
• University of Idaho
• University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign
• University of Maine, Orono
• University of Miami
• University of Michigan
• University of North Texas
• University of the Pacific
• University of South Carolina, Columbia
• University of Southern California
• University of Texas, Arlington
• University of Texas, Austin
• University of Washington
• University of Wyoming
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Washington State University

Here are some pictures of the students who were awarded scholarships from last year:

Do you know a college student who is studying structural engineering or architecture at the schools listed above? Let them know about this opportunity to help them pay for their schooling. The deadline for applications is April 25, 2014, so share this blog post and spread the word soon! Do you have any questions? Make sure to ask in the comment box below.