James R. Schaaf Civil Engineering Scholarship
Natural disasters such as flooding lead to injuries, death, and the displacement of entire communities.
To make matters worse, climate change has led to an increase in the frequency and cost of these disasters, making them more dangerous and more devastating. Out of the ten years in history with the highest number of natural disasters, eight have occurred in the last decade. Flooding and severe storms are increasing the most, as 45% of all flooding disasters have occurred since 2013.
This scholarship aims to support undergraduate and graduate students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in civil engineering at a college or university located in California, Arizona, Nevada or Hawaii may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, submit a 3-5 minute video describing why you want to be a water resources civil engineer.
Winners and Finalists
June 2025
June 2024
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FAQ
The application deadline is May 19, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 20, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 20, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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