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Scholarships and Awards

Wildcat Scholarships

The University Scholarship Application is available from the CSU Chico Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. The application window is open January 2nd through February 15th for fund distribution the next academic year.

Wildcat Scholarship Information

ECC Scholarships within the Wildcat Scholarship Application

Al Doiron Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established for Civil Engineering or Construction Management students whom are far enough into their program that they have committed themselves to pursuing a course of action which leads to a successful graduation.

Andy J. Roberts Memorial Award

This scholarship is intended for a deserving undergraduate Civil Engineering students. Preference to student who has overcome significant obstacles such as health issues or disability. The Civil Engineering Department requires a supplemental application. Contact the department for information.

Aztlan Scholarship

Dan and Dawn Gonzales are graduates from Chico State. Dan completed his BS in Civil Engineering in 1986 and he and his wife would like to support a civil engineering sutdent at CSUC.

Beavers Heavy Construction Scholarship

Preference for a student that has completed a summer internship/job with heavy civil contractor, or that has arranged a summer heavy construction job if about to enter junior year. This scholarship was established for students declaring their professional goal to seek employment with heavy construction contracting companies following graduation.

Civil Engineering Scholarship

The intent of this scholarship is to award deserving students majoring in Civil Engineering. Used to supplement the amount of other Civil Engineering scholarships. All Civil Engineering scholarship applicants must complete the university application and a supplemental application for the Civil Engineering Department.

Civil Engineering Scholarship of Excellence

Scholarships is awarded outside of the Wildcat Scholarship Application. Recipients may be eligible for renewal based on maintaining status as a Civil Engineering Major and maintaining a 3.3 GPA, as long as funding allows. Students who receive the scholarship as a first year students are eligible for up to 4 years and 2 years for a student who received the scholarship as a transfer student.

Colleen & Jon Wrysinski Scholarship

Both Colleen and Jon Wrysinski are alumni of California State University, Chico. Colleen graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science while Jon graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1985.

David Lagerlef Civil Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship was established to help support continuing Civil Engineering students in good standing, with financial need.

Dennis P. Murphy Endowed Scholarship for Civil Engineering

Mr. Murphy is a civil engineering graduate, class of 1994. Since graduation he has always maintained an association with the department and he wants to provide an annual scholarship to deserving Civil Engineering students.

Gary and Lorrene Watters Scholarship

The Watters established this scholarship to provide support and encouragement to students who are committed to high academic achievement in their pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering. Dr. Gary Z. Watters graduated from Chico State in 1957 with a BS in Civil Engineering, and received his Master’s degree and Ph.D. from Stanford. He was the dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering from 1980-1982. He retired as a professor of engineering in 1998. Lorrene D. Watters obtained a Certificate in Business from Chico State in 1956, and worked as an administrative operations analyst for the vice president of student affairs until 2000.

George Nickelson Engineering Scholarship

Preference is for a student majoring in Civil Engineering who has high financial need. If no Civil Engineering recipient—a student with high need from another Engineering may be selected.

IIBEC Northern California Chapter Endowed Scholarship

Goal of pursuing a career in the construction industry including but not limited to architecture, engineering, project management, project engineering, and/or project estimating as it relates to commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Mack Reynolds Memorial Scholarship

As a young boy growing up in rural San Diego County, Mack Reynolds only hoped he would be able to attend college. For his final two summers of high school, Mack saved all he could toward his goal of going to college and majoring in Engineering. In 1960, after completing high school, Mack enrolled at San Diego State in the Department of Civil Engineering. Years later after being in the Air Force with a B.S. and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, he was delighted to be appointed as an Assistant Professor at Chico State. For twenty years at Chico, he was a teacher, mentor, surrogate parent, friend, coach, and cheerleader. His legacy will be reflected in the lives and careers of the hundreds of students whom he taught and advised.

Margaret and Maurice Mow Scholarship

Professor Emeritus Maurice Mow is a well-respected mentor to hundreds of students and a strong advocate for the civil engineering profession at both local and national levels. He was advisor to the campus chapter of the ASCE which was recognized as the number one student chapter nationally and served on several national ASCE accreditation committees. He was department chair for ten years during a period where the CE program underwent three successful ABET accreditations. Under his leadership civil engineering students achieved unprecedented successes in regional and national student competitions. Dr. Mow has also played a significant role in forging numerous corporate partnerships that have resulted in greater employment for graduates.

Ringel and Associates, Inc. Scholarship

The award is given on the basis of financial need, academic excellence, and students whom possess initiative, leadership qualities, and participation that engender attributes desired in professional engineers. The firm of Ringel and Associates, Inc. desire to make an annual scholarship award for achievement in Engineering.

Schuricht Family Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship is for the recruitment of transfer students majoring in Civil Engineering.

Whetstone Family Scholarship

Three generations of Whetsones have graduated from Chico State. David graduated in 1966 and his son Grant graduated in 1996. Their education at Chico State prepared them for highly gratifying and successful careers. David and Carol intended this scholarship to be used to assist a student to fund additional training or projects, or to fund additional education in the field of engineering.

Andrew Southard Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Southard.

Bay Area Security Council MESA Scholarship

The Bay Area CSO Council, Inc. (Council) is a non-profit corporation supporting a community of CISOs of primarily San Francisco Bay Area companies enabling members to leverage the experience and expertise of one another for the more effective protection of their organization’s critical information assets. This scholarship was created at Chico State to encourage students to pursue a successful career in Cyber Security. The recipient will also receive year-round mentorship from the Bay Area CSO Council board member.

Chevron Corporation Computer Science Scholarship

Chevron Corporation has established this scholarship to help fund students who have an interest in entering the workforce in the energy industry.

Chico Engineering Scholarship

Established to provide support and encouragement to local Chicoans pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management at Chico State. Daryl Vanella is a Chico native who graduated from Chico State in 1976 with a BS in Engineering. Mr. Vanella’s family has long been involved in agriculture in the North State. He values his degree and utilizes his engineering background on a daily basis in all facets of his walnut and almond farming business. He and his family have provided scholarship support to students in the College of Agriculture since 1989 via the Jack and Maxine Vanella Scholarship, named for his parents.

Colleen & Jon Wrysinski Scholarship

Both Colleen and Jon Wrysinski are alumni of California State University, Chico. Colleen graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science while Jon graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1985.

Dale D. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Dale D. Stevenson to support deserving students in the Computer Science Department.

David and Karen Egly Memorial Scholarship

Rotates between engineering departments and computer science each year as determined by the College of ECC. This scholarship will benefit students in engineering or computer science who need financial help. Ir is meant tol be a memorial to Dave and Karen. David Egly graduated from California State University, Chico in June 1962, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then went to work at Aerojet Techsystems in Sacramento, Titan systems, and the Space Shuttle. At the time of his death, September 9, 1986, he was Program Manager for the orbital maneuvering engines for the Space Shuttle. Karen Egly was David‚Äôs daughter who spent one semester at Chico State and graduated from CSU, Sacramento in May 1986. She majored in Computer Science and minored in Business and went to work for KVIE, in Sacramento. In July 1988, she was killed in an automobile accident.

Dean's Fund for Excellence in Engineering

This scholarship was established for the recruitment and retention of excellent students enrolled in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management. The distribution of this scholarship will be discretionary depending upon the student’s need, merit and recruitment.

ECC Academic & Performance Recruitment Scholarship

Academic and Performance Scholarships for the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management are to be used to recruit incoming freshman or transfers who have demonstrated academic achievement and who, at the discretion of the college, demonstrate potential to continue their high performance during their academic career at Chico State.

Gary and Lorrene Watters Scholarship

Requires the CSUC general scholarship application and Civil Engineering supplemental. The Watters established this scholarship to provide support and encouragement to students who are committed to high academic achievement in their pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering. Dr. Gary Z. Watters graduated from Chico State in 1957 with a BS in Civil Engineering, and received his Master’s degree and Ph.D. from Stanford. He was the dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering from 1980-1982. He retired as a professor of engineering in 1998. Lorrene D. Watters obtained a Certificate in Business from Chico State in 1956, and worked as an administrative operations analyst for the vice president of student affairs until 2000.

Gary Sitton and Bill Lane Memorial Scholarship

This is a merit based scholarship for students achieving excellence in the major and awarded at a significant level to support the future of these programs. Academic excellence is a combination of hard work, high standards and strong values. In order to build a community of high achievers, we must recognize those who have already found great success.

George Arnovick Scholarship

This scholarship was established to award an upper division Computer Science majors in good standing.

Industry Action Council Scholarship

In support of MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program) students. Majors in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management. Must be in good standing in MEP as defined by MEP staff.

Jeffrey Jay Hagen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by his family and friends to provide as much money as possible to worthy students of the Computer Science department. Jeffrey Jay Hagen was a Chico State alumnus who passed away November 29, 1981.

Norman K. Tu Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide computer science engineering students with an opportunity to learn, lead and realize their full potential.

Pam Montana STEM Career Scholarship

Pam established this scholarship endowment to provide a permanent source of support for students pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, and math, whose goals are to work in and with technology. Her intention is to acknowledge and encourage those students who have not traditionally pursued technical careers and who must overcome financial and life challenges to achieve their academic goals. Pam believes in giving back and wishes to extend her work ethic, skills, and mentoring to help Chico State students grow and reach their potential.

Ray Stapleton Family Scholarship

In honor of Ray Stapleton‚ Äôs dedication to learning and to his belief that anyone through hard work can improve their life via education, his children have established a scholarship for _talented, economically disadvantaged students within the Computer Science _department, in the College of ECC at California State University, Chico, where his daughter is a professor.

CIM First-Year & Performance Scholarship

The scholarship is funded by a Patron Group of individuals, corporations, and foundations who wish to encourage and reward engineering students who choose to pursue a career in the concrete industry.

IIBEC Northern California Chapter Endowed Scholarship

Goal of pursuing a career in the construction industry including but not limited to architecture, engineering, project management, project engineering, and/or project estimating as it relates to commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Academic Excellence Scholarship for Electrical & Computer Engineering

This is a merit based scholarship for students achieving excellence in the major and awarded at a significant level to support the future of these programs. Academic excellence is a combination of hard work, high standards and strong values. In order to build a community of high achievers, we must recognize those who have already found great success.

Arthur and Betty Gee Memorial Scholarship

Preference to first-generation student.

Carl A. Kountz Engineering Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to enter the field of engineering. For this reason and the fact that financial support is often needed the most by beginning students, the donors have specified lower division status for recipients. Rotates between Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, selected by College of ECC Committee.

Carl Kountz has symbolized the spirit of the Lam culture. This man of principle has been more than an executive at Lam. He served as visionary, leader, mentor, friend. He strongly influenced corporate culture and the infrastructure that helped fuel Lam‚ Äôs assent to leadership in the dynamic semiconductor equipment industry.

Narain G and Joyce Hingorani Scholarship

Dr. Hingorani is a member of the Academy of Engineers and a researcher on ONR projects related to simulation.

Reuben Bond Memorial Scholarship - Engineering

This scholarship endowment was established by a gift from Helen Bond Price. Ms. Price’s estate states that this gift is to be used to award “. . . a full time upper division or graduate student of Chico State College who is majoring in one of the following sciences: electrical or mechanical engineering, Qualifications for this award shall be academic excellence and financial need . . .”

Whetstone Family Scholarship

Three generations of Whetsones have graduated from Chico State. David graduated in 1966 and his son Grant graduated in 1996. Their education at Chico State prepared them for highly gratifying and successful careers. David and Carol intended this scholarship to be used to assist a student to fund additional training or projects, or to fund additional education in the field of engineering.

Dr. Savio and Pattie Woo Outstanding Engineering Student Scholarship

Dr. Savio Woo is an outstanding alumnus who graduated from Chico State in Mechanical Engineering and went on to obtain advanced degrees in Medicine. He is currently the Ferguson Professor and Director of the Musculoskeletal Research Center, University of Pittsburg.

Aztlan Scholarship

Dan and Dawn Gonzales are graduates from Chico State. Dan completed his BS in Civil Engineering in 1986 and he and his wife would like to support a civil engineering sutdent at CSUC.

Bay Area Security Council MESA Scholarship

The Bay Area CSO Council, Inc. (Council) is a non-profit corporation supporting a community of CISOs of primarily San Francisco Bay Area companies enabling members to leverage the experience and expertise of one another for the more effective protection of their organization’s critical information assets. This scholarship was created at Chico State to encourage students to pursue a successful career in Cyber Security. The recipient will also receive year-round mentorship from the Bay Area CSO Council board member.

Industry Action Council Scholarship

In support of MESA (Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement Program) students. Majors in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management. Must be in good standing in MEP as defined by MEP staff.

Margaret and Maurice Mow Scholarship

Professor Emeritus Maurice Mow is a well-respected mentor to hundreds of students and a strong advocate for the civil engineering profession at both local and national levels. He was advisor to the campus chapter of the ASCE which was recognized as the number one student chapter nationally and served on several national ASCE accreditation committees. He was department chair for ten years during a period where the CE program underwent three successful ABET accreditations. Under his leadership civil engineering students achieved unprecedented successes in regional and national student competitions. Dr. Mow has also played a significant role in forging numerous corporate partnerships that have resulted in greater employment for graduates.

MESA Engineering Program Scholarship

Not awarded through the university scholarship application.

NOYCE Scholarship

This program is funded by the National Science Foundation. The Robert Noyce Scholars program aims is to encourage talented Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) majors and professionals to enter into the teaching profession and teach mathematics or science at the secondary level. Each Noyce Scholar can receive up to two years of scholarship funding of $12,000 per year. 

Noyce Scholars will be selected by consideration of academic achievement, under-representation and financial need. Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis. Selected Scholars are also involved in professional development and networking opportunities. In return, scholars agree to teach two years in a ‚ Äúhigh need‚ Äù school district for each full year of support and participate in research surveys conducted by the Noyce Scholars program.

Pam Montana STEM Career Scholarship

Pam established this scholarship endowment to provide a permanent source of support for students pursuing degrees in computer science, engineering, and math, whose goals are to work in and with technology. Her intention is to acknowledge and encourage those students who have not traditionally pursued technical careers and who must overcome financial and life challenges to achieve their academic goals. Pam believes in giving back and wishes to extend her work ethic, skills, and mentoring to help Chico State students grow and reach their potential.

Scholarships & Awards by Department

You must complete both a University Scholarship Application and a Civil Engineering Scholarship Application, and be a continuing student (i.e., have at least one semester remaining before graduation), in order to be considered for any CE scholarship. No application is needed to be considered for a CE Department Award. We know who you are.

  • Wildcat Scholarship Application - The university scholarship application window will open on January 2nd and will close on February 15th.

    Instructions: Fill out this form on-line.

  • Civil Engineering Scholarship Application - An electronic copy of the CE Scholarship Application must be submitted by February 28th. See the application form for additional information.

    Instructions: Download and complete this form, then email it to the CE scholarship coordinator, as stated on the form.

To apply for scholarships, submit your Wildcat Scholarship application by February 15th. There is NO supplemental application required for CSCI.

Listed are the scholarships awarded by the Department of Computer Science each year:

  • Andrew Southard Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Andy Southard, a CSCI student. He died in an auto accident at Bidwell Park when he was a sophomore here. Funds donated by family.
  • Chevron Scholarship: Funds donated by Chevron.
  • Dale Stevenson Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Dale Stevenson, CSCI Tech Shop manager while CSCI was still at Siskiyou Hall. Funds donated by colleagues.
  • David and Karen Egly Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Dave Egly (CSUC graduate June 1962) and his daughter Karen Egly (CSUS graduate May 1986).
  • Jeffrey Hagen Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Jeffrey Hagen, BS and MS in CSCI at CSU Chico. Funds donated by family.
  • Joyce and George Arnovick Scholarship: Funds donated by George and Joyce Arnovick (Professor Emeritus, CSCI at CSU Chico), additional contribution by Rick Hubbard (past student of Prof. Arnovick and alumni of CSCI)
  • Lt. Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award (University award): Funds donated by family.
  • Patty Ratliff Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Patty Ratliff (Assistant Professor, CSCI). Funds donated by colleagues.
  • Ray Stapleton Family Scholarship: In memory of Ray Stapleton (Prof. Stapleton's father). Funds donated by Robert and Tess Stapleton and friends of the family.

The CIM program can offer financial assistance to every eligible CIM student, thanks to the ongoing support of a strong industry patron program of more than 50 companies and individuals. These generous Chico CIM Patrons graciously provide financial assistance each semester for eligible students to help students pursue their degrees in CIM at Chico State.

This financial assistance can help reduce the overall expense of schooling and is a reliable, renewable funding source if applicants continue to meet simple criteria every year.

Who can apply?

Full-time students can apply and must re-apply with a new application submitted each semester. Information regarding details and deadlines is shared with students at the beginning of each semester during the all-majors meeting.

Requirements:

  • All applicants must fill out the questionnaire
  • Applicants must have a 2.9 minimum GPA.
  • There are no exclusions. Students may apply at any point in their program, whether they are a freshman in their first year or a “Super Senior” in their sixth year.
  • Applicants are not required to submit any personal financial information. The financial assistance is open to all financial backgrounds.

When to apply:

This is available within the first 2-3 weeks of becoming a CIM student.

How to apply:

A questionnaire will be sent to all students enrolled in the CIM program with information about financial assistance available for the semester. For example, 2024 students (fall-spring) will have $2,000 available per semester and $4,000 for the year.

What can this financial assistance be used for?

While CIM encourages students to put funding towards school-related items, it is up to the recipient’s discretion. CIM Patrons chose the amount of this financial assistance to cover around 50% of tuition at the current rates. This is subject to change and will likely increase as tuition increases.

Important Notes:

Professors and program leaders have the right to allocate or deny the funds in special cases, i.e. in the event of a student taking advantage of the system or taking an excessively long time to complete the CIM program.

Additional Department Scholarships:

First Year Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are in their first year in the program. Freshmen, transfer, and those students who changed their major to CIM may apply. Following are eligibility criteria:

  1. Applicants should be enrolled into at least two CIM related courses each semester. GE courses do not count. The CIM program scholarship committee will determine whether or not an applicant is enrolled into two CIM related courses.
  2. Applicants who receive more than $4000 per semester in scholarships from other sources are not eligible.

Performance Scholarship

This scholarship is for all CIM majors except the first year students. Following are eligibility criteria:

  1. Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher.
  2. Applicants should be enrolled into at least two CIM related courses each semester. GE courses do not count. The CIM program scholarship committee will determine whether or not an applicant is enrolled into two CIM related courses.
  3. Applicants who receive more than $4000 per semester in scholarships from other sources are not eligible.
  4. Applicants should make progress toward earning the CIM degree at Chico State.
  5. Applicants should be involved in the CIM program activities. Such as student club competitions and community service projects.

Discretionary Scholarship

Any CIM major who is actively involved in CIM program activities can apply for this scholarship. However this scholarship is aimed for those CIM students who are not in their first year in CIM, and who do not meet the GPA requirement for receiving Performance scholarships. Only two scholarships are available each semester. Recipients will be selected by the CIM program scholarship committee. Following are eligibility criteria:

  1. Applicants should be enrolled into at least two CIM related courses each semester. GE courses do not count. The CIM program scholarship committee will determine whether or not an applicant is enrolled into two CIM related courses.
  2. Applicants who receive more than $4000 per semester in scholarships from other sources are not eligible.
  3. Applicants should make progress toward earning the CIM degree at Chico State
  4. Applicants should show a record of involvement in the CIM program activities, such as student club competitions and community service projects.

Additional Industry Scholarships:

AOE Fellowship for CIM students: Opens July 1, 2024

AOE Fellowship & Scholarship

AOE Fellowship

Students enrolled at California State University, Chico as an Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering major are eligible to apply. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and academic eligibility at the University and continue to comply with all criteria specific to the scholarship. Scholarships are based upon criteria defined by the sponsors of the scholarships.

To be considered for a Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering scholarship, one must submit an online University Scholarship Application during the fall semester proceeding the academic year in which the scholarship proceeds are dispersed.

To receive a scholarship, one must apply. Department scholarship and award recipients are selected by the Department Scholarships/Awards Committees and will be invited to attend the Department's Awards Presentation and Faculty Roast in April proceeding the academic year in which the scholarship proceeds are dispersed.

Awards require no application.

To receive a scholarship, one must apply. Department scholarship and award recipients are selected by the Department Scholarships/Awards Committees and will be invited to attend the Department's Awards Presentation and Faculty Roast in April proceeding the academic year in which the scholarship proceeds are dispersed.

Awards require no application.

The available department scholarships and awards are listed below.

Sustainable Manufacturing Scholarships

Bill Wesley Brown Kiwanis Industrial Technology Scholarship

Criterion: Scholarship, financial need, and continuing student at any level

Dauterman Brothers Manufacturing Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need, scholarship, attitude, and continuing student, and perceived potential for student to advance the cause of quality in manufacturing

Development Technologies Injection Mold Tooling Scholarship

Criterion: Continuing Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology student with heavy interest in the tooling side of the molding business; shows creativity and understanding of tool design, tool building, and part design for injection molding, as well as leadership with the department; 2.0 grade point average or better

C. Bradley Page Industrial Technology Scholarship

Criterion: Scholarship, financial need, and continuing student

Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering Scholarships

Reuben Bond Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need; 2.0 grade point average or better; junior, senior, or grad student

Arthur C. Coggins Engineering Scholarship

Criterion: Interest in area of energy; scholarship; 2.0 grade point average or better

Carroll A. Curtis Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Excellence in something and 2.0 grade point average or better

David and Karen Egly Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need and 3.0 grade point average or better

Grimm Family Engineering Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need; 3.0 or better grade point average; sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student

Carl A. Kountz Engineering Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need, resident of California, 3.0 grade point average or better, freshman or sophomore

Herbert F. Langdon Scholarship

Criterion: Reputation for integrity and honesty, leadership, and professional engineering aptitude are primary criteria; academic performance is of secondary importance; 2.0 grade point average or better

Dale Newton Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need; preference given to students with strong interest in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, or thermal sciences; academic excellence; high moral character; 3.0 grade point average or better

Jerry Nunes Memorial Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need, 2.8 grade point average or better overall, 3.0 grade point average or better in engineering, junior or senior, preferably a Chico High School graduate

Dave and Frances Ramme Scholarship

Criterion: Financial need, 3.0 grade point average or better, preferably a graduate of Butte Community College

Savio and Pattie Woo Outstanding Engineering Student Scholarship

Criterion: Continuing undergraduate Mechanical Engineering student who has a special interest in bioengineering, sports medicine, sports science, or an excellent Mechanical Engineering student who excels in athletics. Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a 3.0 grade point average or better

Joint Scholarships

Development Technologies Leadership Scholarship

Criterion: Continuing Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology student that is an active member of SPE, SME, or ASME who demonstrates people and technical skills and is heavily involved with the department and has a 2.0 grade point average of better

John Pawek CAD Scholarship

Criterion: Continuing student with financial need, 3.0 grade point average or better, and interest in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) or Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Participation in CAD/CAM Robotic Challenge preferred

Sustainable Manufacturing Awards

Sustainable Manufacturing Faculty Award

Criterion: Exceptional contribution to the Manufacturing Technology Program at California State University, Chico

Polymer Production Achievement Award

Criterion: Exceptional contribution to Plastics Manufacturing at California State University, Chico

Plastics Manufacturing Manager Award

Criterion: Manager of Plastics Manufacturing who demonstrates exceptional contribution to Plastics Manufacturing at California State University, Chico

Ray Rummell Manufacturing Technology Award

Criterion: Scholarship, involvement in extra-curricular manufacturing related activities, and continuing student

Mechanical Engineering Awards

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Award

Criterion: Exceptional contribution to the Mechanical Engineering Program at California State University, Chico

Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Senior Award

Criterion: Graduating mechanical engineering major with highest major grade point average

Service to ASME Student Chapter Award

Criterion: Service to ASME Student Chapter and member of ASME

Mechanical Engineering Community Service Award

Criterion: Contribution to promotion of science, engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Program

Mechanical Engineering Alumni Award

Criterion: Contribution to student organizations

Mechatronic Engineering Awards

Mechatronic Engineering Faculty Award

Criterion: Exceptional contribution to the Mechatronic Engineering Program at California State University, Chico

Mechatronic Engineering Outstanding Senior Award

Criterion: Graduating mechatronic engineering major with highest major grade point average

Service to AIME Student Chapter Award

Criterion: Service to AIME and current member of AIME

Mechatronic Engineering Community Service Award

Criterion: Contribution to promotion of science, engineering, and Mechatronic Engineering Program

Mechatronic Engineering Alumni Award

Criterion: Contribution to student organizations

For more information Contact:

MESA Engineering Program

Scholarships will be awarded each year by the MESA Engineering Program to qualified and deserving students for all majors within the College of Engineering (see eligibility below). The amounts will be in the range of $500–$2,500 per year, depending on funding.

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MESA Engineering Program Scholarships

Scholarships are to be used for the following academic year. Four years is the maximum number of years a MESA Engineering Program student can receive this scholarship.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be enrolled in the MESA Engineering Program at Chico State, a high school student, or community college transfer that is educationally disadvantaged, as defined by: 
    • Proof of acceptance as an (EOP) Educational Opportunity Program student at our campus or other program assistance programs
    • OR a member of the MESA Schools Program in high school
    • OR a member MESA Community College Program
    • OR a combination of other factors determined by the MESA Engineering Program, AND
  • Be enrolled full-time (12 units or more) in a College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC) major which will lead to a Bachelor of Science degree at CSU, Chico. Incoming first-time freshmen and community college transfer students must be declared majors in the College of ECC.

For current MESA Engineering Program students, you must provide:

  1. A letter of recommendation from an instructor (Note: Do not request a letter from anyone in MESA Engineering Program)
  2. Have an overall grade point average of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale
  3. Provide an essay describing your involvement in the MESA Engineering Program, academic goals, and financial obstacles

For high school and transfer students you must:

  1. Submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor
  2. Have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better for high school students and 2.8 or better for transfer students
  3. Submit your academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are OK)
  4. Provide an essay describing why you want to be an engineer or scientist

Additional application materials (letter of recommendation, personal essay, GPA and transcript information) can be submitted via email to ljimenez@csuchico.edu, turned into our office on campus (OCNL 114) or mailed to the following address:

MESA Engineering Program
Scholarship Committee
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929–0100