MSES Scholarship Requirements
"It is great to see this scholarship is available this year to our students. MSES has been offering this scholarships to NDSU students for at least 20 plus years. We truly do appreciate your dedication in awarding this scholarship to our students."
Milka Singha - Academic Student Services Coordinator - North Dakota State University
"Thank you for selecting me as one of the recipients of the MSES Scholarship. I am originally from Haiti, and I live in Lakeland, MN. I am a first-generation college student and I speak French, Haitian Creole, and English. My hobbies include; playing football (soccer), volleyball and softball. I have completed four summer internships...As a student at the U of M, I hope to create good relationship with my classmates, faculty and study hard to graduate with honors. After graduation, I see myself working for an engineering firm and focusing on transportation design around the Twin Cities. I decided to be a civil engineer after the earthquake that greatly affected the Haitian Capitol in 2010. That tragedy inspired me to become a civil engineer that builds structure with the safety of the public in mind. Receiving this scholarship has greatly decreased the amount of loans I would have to take to pay for tuition this year. Thank you for investing in my future, I am grateful"
Jean Donald Charles, 2019-2020 MSES Scholarship Recipient - U of M Twin Cities
Milka Singha - Academic Student Services Coordinator - North Dakota State University
"Thank you for selecting me as one of the recipients of the MSES Scholarship. I am originally from Haiti, and I live in Lakeland, MN. I am a first-generation college student and I speak French, Haitian Creole, and English. My hobbies include; playing football (soccer), volleyball and softball. I have completed four summer internships...As a student at the U of M, I hope to create good relationship with my classmates, faculty and study hard to graduate with honors. After graduation, I see myself working for an engineering firm and focusing on transportation design around the Twin Cities. I decided to be a civil engineer after the earthquake that greatly affected the Haitian Capitol in 2010. That tragedy inspired me to become a civil engineer that builds structure with the safety of the public in mind. Receiving this scholarship has greatly decreased the amount of loans I would have to take to pay for tuition this year. Thank you for investing in my future, I am grateful"
Jean Donald Charles, 2019-2020 MSES Scholarship Recipient - U of M Twin Cities
About
Established in 1895, MSES is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to investing in Minnesota transportation infrastructure professionals. With over 600 members spanning public and private sector fields, MSES members contribute professionally in Minnesota as engineers, surveyors, planners, technicians, administrators, sales representatives, contractors, and construction personnel. MSES ensures continued industry excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership through:
Established in 1895, MSES is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to investing in Minnesota transportation infrastructure professionals. With over 600 members spanning public and private sector fields, MSES members contribute professionally in Minnesota as engineers, surveyors, planners, technicians, administrators, sales representatives, contractors, and construction personnel. MSES ensures continued industry excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership through:
- Attracting and Building Tomorrow's Leaders
The MSES Annual Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving college students who demonstrate strong academic performance along with an interest in working in the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry. Since 1953, MSES has provided over 1.3 million dollars to more than 900 college students. - Connecting and Engaging Professionals
MSES values the importance of connecting industry professionals through a variety of networking, social, and educational events offered throughout the year. - Developing and Growing Meaningful Relationships
MSES members improve their current industry effectiveness through camaraderie fostered by active event participation, volunteer service, and fundraising opportunities.
Qualifications
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
1. Any undergraduate student who is a Minnesota resident OR any undergraduate student attending one of the following schools:
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
1. Any undergraduate student who is a Minnesota resident OR any undergraduate student attending one of the following schools:
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University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of Minnesota – Duluth Minnesota State University, Mankato North Dakota State University St. Cloud State University Iowa State University Michigan Technological University |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
South Dakota State University University of Iowa University of North Dakota University of Wisconsin – Madison University of Wisconsin – Platteville University of St. Thomas, St. Paul |
2. Junior or senior undergraduate class standing during the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
3. Maintain an academic load of at least 12 credits per semester during the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
4. Pursuit of a career in the Minnesota transportation infrastructure industry, including:
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Government (DOT, county, city) Private Engineering Firms/Consultants Transportation Materials Suppliers Contractors with Transportation Focus Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering Roadway Design |
Materials Testing Water Resources/Hydraulics Environmental Engineering ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning Pavement Design Land Surveying |
Submission Guidelines
Scholarship awards are based on a two-round determination process:
1. Application and Transcript Submission
Scholarship awards are based on a two-round determination process:
1. Application and Transcript Submission
- MSES Scholarship Applications must be completed online and sent to info@mses.org.
- Current transcript must be submitted via the MSES Scholarship Application to info@mses.org.
- Letter of support from College Professor submitted to info@mses.org.
- All applications will be judged/scored by MSES Scholarship Committee volunteers based on a 100 point scale using the following scoring criteria:
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Transcript/GPA – 20
Work/Internship Experience – 10 Activities/Volunteer Experience – 15 |
Essay - 20
Personal Statement – 30 MSES Feedback – 5 |
- Some MSES scholarships are provided by funds from the asphalt paving industry. These awards are based on an applicant’s interest in asphalt paving technology and enrollment at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Please complete the optional final page of the application if interested.
- The top scoring applicants will be asked to progress to round two - the Interview.
2. Round Two - The Interview
- Top scoring applicants will be asked to schedule online video interviews with MSES Scholarship Committee volunteers.
- All interview responses will be judged/scored by the MSES Scholarship Committee volunteers.
Scholarships of up to $2,000 will be awarded based on the cumulative score of the submitted application and interview.
Submission Timeline
- December 11, 2020: MSES Scholarship Application posted on mses.org
- February 5, 2021: Submission Deadline – MSES Scholarship Application, Transcript and Professor letter received by MSES
- February 22 – February 26, 2021: Top Scoring Applicants Contacted to Schedule Interviews
- March 8 – March 22, 2021: MSES Scholarship Interviews
- April 13, 2021: MSES Scholarship Award Winners Announced
Questions?
Please contact MSES by phone at 612.708.1982 or e-mail Heidi Holste, Executive Director at info@mses.org
Please contact MSES by phone at 612.708.1982 or e-mail Heidi Holste, Executive Director at info@mses.org