Foundation Scholarships
ACEC Minnesota supports engineering education and workforce development through its scholarship program. These scholarships help students pursuing engineering and land surveying degrees advance their education and prepare for careers in the profession.
The association administers these awards through its charitable foundation, a 501(c)(3) affiliated with ACEC Minnesota. The foundation funds scholarships for Minnesota and regional students and supports broader workforce development and STEM outreach.
Minnesota’s consulting engineering firms face increasing workforce pressures driven by retirements and replacement demand. Supporting students pursuing engineering degrees is a critical step in sustaining long-term professional capacity across the state.
How the Scholarship Program Works
Scholarships are available to students who are:
- enrolled in or accepted to an ABET-accredited engineering or accredited land surveying program
- entering their sophomore, junior, senior, fifth year, or graduate year in qualifying programs
- U.S. citizens
Applications are reviewed twice annually, in the spring and fall. Scholarship funding amounts and eligibility criteria vary by award.
Spring 2026 applications are currently under review.
Application PortalSpring 2025 Award Recipients
Daniel Georgioff
Civil
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Sponsored by Anderson
Samuel Nelsen
Structural
University of St. Thomas
Sponsored by Anderson
Jaylen Nevins
Electrical
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Sponsored by Barr
William Bachman
Civil
University of Jamestown
Sponsored by Bolton & Menk
Matthew Croke
Civil
South Dakota State University
Sponsored by KLJ
Max Kesley
Civil
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
SEH Pathway to STEM
Ty Nawrocki
Civil
South Dakota State University
Sponsored by Alliant
Landon Voytich
Civil
Michigan Technological University
Sponsored by Barr
Hailey Douglas
Geospatial
Michigan Technological University
Sponsored by Sambatek
Laurel Wagner
Architectural
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Sponsored by TKDA
Elaina Gipson
Civil
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sponsored by TKDA
Allen Kruer
Mechanical
University of Louisville
Ashley McAllister
Civil
Utah State University
Ella Freeman
Electrical
University of Louisville
Javier Vasquez
Civil
University of Arizona
Kate Wojciechowski
Civil & Environmental
Northwestern University
Kimley-Horn Engineer’s Week Scholarship
Fall 2025 Award Recipients
Volodymyr Dutchyn
Civil & Structural
Illinois Institute of Technology
Jessa Alderman
Civil
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Terry Swor Scholarship
Cayleb Fernandez
Architectural
University of Arizona
Sponsored by Bolton & Menk
Ty Nawrocki
Civil
South Dakota State University
Camille Davis
Civil & Structural
University of Louisville
Cam Kruse Scholarship
Audra Johnson
Civil
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
SEH Pathway to STEM Scholarship
Danyk Jacobsen
Civil
University of Mary
Sponsored by AET
Luke Sievert
Civil
University of Minnesota Duluth
Sponsored by Lockton
Matthew Fratu
Civil
University of Illinois Chicago
Sponsored by Bolton & Menk
Support the Scholarship Program
Scholarships reduce financial barriers for students pursuing engineering careers. They support the next generation of technical leaders who will design and deliver the infrastructure and systems that communities rely on. Offering scholarships also strengthens ACEC Minnesota’s workforce development efforts and builds long-term connections between firms and future professionals.
Contributions from firms and members help fund the scholarship program. Your support expands opportunities for engineering students and contributes to workforce development in Minnesota and beyond.
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