The Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department offers its students a variety of Scholarships. Each scholarship has separate requirements and guidelines for students to qualify to apply. Below, you can find details about each of the scholarships offered by the Civil and Environmental Engineering department.
Along with the scholarships offered by the CEE department there are various scholarships that are offered by companies and organizations in the community and nationally. If you know of a scholarship/funding opportunity please contact Dr. Zhihui Sun at z.sun@louisville.edu.
| Name | Description | Qualifications | Scholarship Amounts | Application | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Section American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship | The Kentucky Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers presents this scholarship to a professional school student or students in Civil Engineering who demonstrate superior service to the student community. |
| $750 to $1,000 | Download Application | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Hazelet & Erdal Scholarship | The Hazelet & Erdal consulting firm (now BRW) established an endowment for this scholarship for a student majoring in Civil Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. | Applicant must be a senior CEE student. | One award, $2,500 each | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Steven V. Bilyeu Scholarship | The Steven V. Bilyeu Scholarship was established for a student majoring in Civil Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. | Applicant must be a CEE student in his/her sophomore year or older. | One award, $950 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| CEE Undergraduate Recognition Award | This award recognizes the graduating honor student earning the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and takes due consideration of academic excellence, contributions to the department and the school, and potential for future achievement. | Applicant must be a full-time student, and must have been enrolled in the CEE program in the fall and spring the following academic year. | Two awards, $1,000 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Schoettler Scholarship | Applicant must be a full-time student, and must have been enrolled in the CEE program in the fall and spring the following academic year. | Two awards, $2,100 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 | |
| CEE Graduate Recognition Award | This award recognizes the graduating graduate students earning the Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering and takes due consideration of academic excellence, contributions to the department and the school, and potential for future achievement. | Two awards, $1,000 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 | |
| Wittenberg Scholarship | The Wittenberg Scholarship was for a student majoring in Civil Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of academic metri and/or financial need. | Any CEE undergraduate student | 1 award, $1,500 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Donald S. Bornstein Scholarship | In honor of Donald S. Bornstein, this scholarship was established to assist a student majoring in Civil Engineering. The Donald Bornstein Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. | Applicant must be a full-time student, and must have been enrolled in the CEE program in the fall and spring the following academic year. | $590 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
Stanley J. Gordon, Jr. ’75 Civil Engineering Scholarship | The Stanley J. Gordon, Jr. ’75 Civil Engineering Scholarship is for a student majoring in Civil Engineering. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit and/or financial need. | Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in the CEE degree program with a GPA > 3.0. | Two awards, $1,000, $750 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| David Wagner Scholarship | The David Wagner Scholarship is intended to support undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in pursuit of the BSCE degree. | Applicant must be a CEE student in his/her sophomore year or older. | One award, $3,000 | Apply Now | Feb. 27, 2026 |
External Scholarship Opportunities | |||||
| Name | Description | Qualifications | Scholarship Amounts | Application | Deadline |
| American Society of Highway Engineers Derby City Section (ASHE Derby City) | The purpose of the academic awards, is to promote the continuing education of University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering upper classmen, in the study of transportation related diplomas, and encourage their involvement in transportation related careers. |
| $1,500 | Download Application | May 1, 2026 |