College of Engineering Scholarships Information
Scholarship Opportunities
Learn more these scholarships and apply on the WCU Scholarships webpage.
- Albert Weaver III Engineering Student-Athlete Scholarship
- Bob and Pam Thomas Scholarship
- Bobby N. Setzer Football Scholarship
- Carlton and Margaret Couch Scholarship
- Eaton Corporation Scholars Annual Scholarship
- Gene Haas Scholarship
- Hopkins and Ray Engineering and Technology Endowed Scholarship
- Hugh M. Tomberlin Scholarship (Engineering and Technology)
- Joan and Chris Meister Scholarship (Engineering)
- Joshua Thomas Grooms Scholarship
- Larry M. Saddler Scholarship
- Mark L. and Grace T. Battle Scholarship
- Mary Lee McAllister Scholarship
- Richard and Linda Moss Annual Engineering Scholarship
- Samuel E. White Scholarship
- School of Engineering and Technology Scholarship
- Stephen and Cathy Edmonds Scholarship
- The Valley of Asheville Scottish Rite Scholarship
- Thomas Barger College of Engineering and Technology Scholarship
- Timothy and Emily Campbell Scholarship
- Western Carolina Islamic Center - Fatima & Taha Annual Endowed Scholarship
- Western Carolina Islamic Center Saeed Adam Scholarship
- Western Carolina Islamic Center Scholarship
- Whitehead-Carlson Honors College Engineering and Technology Scholarship
Learn more these scholarships and apply on the WCU Scholarships webpage.
- America's Homeplace Annual Scholarship
- Bolton Construction and Service Annual Scholarship
- CMAA-NC Leaders in Construction Scholarship
- Dillingham Annual Construction Management Scholarship
- Hamilton-Wheatley Scholarship for Construction Leadership
- Joe Kimmel Scholarship
- NHM Constructors Construction Management Annual Scholarship
- Shelco, LLC Scholarship
- Vannoy Construction Management Scholarship
The NSF FLiTE scholarship program seeks to foster the development of future engineering entrepreneurs in technological innovation by recruiting undergraduate students with demonstrated creative potential, financial need and academic ability.
Endeavors to cultivate the entrepreneurial mindset among its student scholars as part of the ethos of a vertically- and horizontally-integrated learning community housed in the School of Engineering and Technology (SET).
The FLiTE program provides intensive mentoring by peers, program directors, university resources, and industry experts where FLiTE Scholars will evolve in their entrepreneurial thinking to become impactful creative forces in industry or to begin their own technology business ventures.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet WCU's general admissions requirements and should demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA or GANN information and the capability of family contribution.
- Evidence of sustained past academic performance should be documented and include standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, etc.) and cumulative GPA.
- Other criteria for eligibility will include enthusiasm for creative problem solving, good time management, teamwork potential, activeness or participation in classes/ school, understanding of the program, and persistency/ quality of the application for admission into the program.
- Progress in the program will be evaluated every semester to determine the eligibility to continue in the program.
Interested in Applying? Contact Dr. Scott Rowe at srowe@wcu.edu.
Western Carolina University students are eligible to apply for scholarships available through the University Nuclear Leadership Program, which recognizes WCU as a UNLP-approved institution.
Administered by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, the UNLP scholarship program seeks to attract the brightest students to nuclear professions. Part of the purpose is to help meet the national demand for highly trained scientists and engineers to work in Nuclear Science and Engineering (NS&E) areas.
WCU students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and who participate in WCU’s Nuclear Power Emphasis Program are strongly encouraged to apply. WCU’s Nuclear Power Emphasis Program features a five-course program sequence, nuclear-related undergraduate research, field trips, industry presentations and other program activities.
For more information, contact Dr. Bora Karayaka at hbkarayaka@wcu.edu.
About the Scholarship
UNLP undergraduate scholarship recipients at WCU will receive a $10,000 scholarship
for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are not renewable; however, current or
past scholarship recipients may apply for a scholarship every year.
Eligibility
U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Beyond first semester in college at application due date
Enrolled in a UNLP-approved college or university determined by the FOA application*
Field of study of interest to NE (Office of Nuclear Energy), i.e. BSE or BSEE with
matriculation in Nuclear Power Emphasis Program
Minimum 3.0 GPA
*WCU is a UNLP-approved institution of higher education.
Application Requirements
Completed online application
Personal Career Goals Essay
Three (3) Letters of Reference
Unofficial or Official Academic Transcripts
Selection Criteria
How does the student’s chosen course of study and career goals align to the NE (Office
of Nuclear Energy) mission?
How qualified is the student to complete the proposed course of study?
For more information or to apply, visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of
Nuclear Energy scholarship page at neup.inl.gov/students/scholarships/.
