Who Can Apply:
- 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 students who are focusing on water resources to help communities that have been impacted by floods.
- Any undergraduate student who is majoring in civil engineering at a college or university located in California may apply for this scholarship.
Submission: To apply, tell us what motivated you to study civil engineering and how you envision using your engineering degree to make a positive impact on your community.
Deadline: January 1, 2025
Amount: $10,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/james-r-schaaf-civil-engineering-scholarship/
