Awards & Scholarships Committee
About
The Awards & Scholarships Committee consists of a select group of alumni and university faculty chosen to award deserving students and faculty in the College of Engineering. Each year, award winners are recognized at an Awards Banquet held by the SEC. This committee is not open for students to join.
Scholarships
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General ItemSEC Scholarship
$10k to 3 students ($30k total). Recurring annual scholarship awarded to Pell Grant eligible student each year.
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General ItemTorgersen Leadership Scholarship
$2k to 2 students ($4k total). Supporting student leaders within the College of Engineering.
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General ItemGebreyes Service Scholarship
$2k to 2 students ($4k total). Supporting students who exhibit great service, on or off campus.
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General ItemWatford Inclusion Scholarship
$1k to 4 students ($4k total). Supporting students who work to make their communities a more inclusive place. Newly endowed this year with a $100k initial gift to the College of Engineering.
Awards
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General ItemCollege of Engineering Sporn Award
$2k bonus paid by VT. Awarded to a faculty member demonstrating excellence in the classroom.
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General ItemUndergraduate Research Advisor Award
$500 Research Grant. Awarded to an exemplary faculty member advising students on research.
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General ItemUndergraduate Organization Advisor Award
$500 organization grant. Awarded to an exemplary faculty member advising a student organization.
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General ItemEngineers’ Week Competition Winners
$1,750 to Students. Cash award for the winners of the Engineers’ Week competition.
Questions
Please reach out to our Awards & Scholarships Chair with any questions concerning awards & scholarships.