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The Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF) is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for full-time undergraduate and graduate Texas engineering students enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Please click the buttons to learn more about each scholarship's eligibility requirements and begin the application process. Refer to the bottom FAQ portion of this page if you have any questions. TEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to support the future of engineering in Texas -  click here to learn more about the foundation.


TEF/ATSPE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a Texas university, with a minimum of three (3) semester hours completed. Please view full requirements on the application page.

Amount: Varies (min. $1,000)

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

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Jimmy H. Smith, Ph.D., P.E. Graduate Scholarship

Open to full-time graduate students enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering program at a Texas university. Please view full requirements on the application page.

Amount: $2,000

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions


TEF/ATSPE Undergraduate Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate engineering program at a Texas university.
  2. Must have completed a minimum of three (3) semesters at the time of application and have a junior or senior designation for the Fall 2026 semester.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  4. Must submit a completed application via the online scholarship application form by January 16, 2026 and have your official transcript forwarded to TEF by your university with a postmark date no later than January 16, 2026.

Jimmy H. Smith, Ph.D., P.E. Graduate Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be a full-time graduate student currently enrolled or admitted to an ABET-accredited graduate engineering program at a Texas university.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must submit a completed application via the online scholarship application form by January 16, 2026 and have your official transcript forwarded to TEF by your university with a postmark date no later than January 16, 2026.

Please visit the official ABET-accredited program search tool  and enter the name of your university to confirm. If your school is not listed and you think it may be an error, please get in touch with your university's faculty.

If you consider yourself an undergraduate student in a combined program, you should apply for the undergraduate scholarship - and vice versa. You may not apply for both scholarships.

  1. Application Information - provide your personal and contact information, and the information regarding your university and academic/licensure status.
  2. Community & Volunteer Activities - provide information on any community, volunteer, service, or other extracurricular activities that you are involved in that give back to your community in some way.
  3. Work Experience - provide your most recent work experience.
  4. Honors & Awards - list any honors and awards that you have previously received. Even if it's not related to engineering, we encourage you to include it!
  5. Short PE Licensing Essay - provide a brief, written explanation (max 500 characters) on the importance of obtaining your PE license and your plans for doing so.
  6. Personal Essay - provide a written, personal essay where you can expand on why you're applying for the scholarship, future goals, engineering experiences, your current financial need, and any other information that may not fit in other areas of the application.
  7. Required Attachments - provide the following additional required attachments: a letter of recommendation and a copy of your official transcript (must be mailed by your college/university).

It is recommended that your letter of recommendation be written by a department chair or academic advisor at your university.

Please contact your university's scholarships/financial aid office to order an official copy of your transcript to be mailed to:

Texas Engineering Foundation
ATTN: TEF Scholarships
8140 N. Mopac Expy.
#1-220
Austin, TX 78759

The current deadline for scholarship applications is January 16, 2026 for the online application and January 16, 2026 postmark date for your official transcript sent by your college/university.

During the selection process, if it is determined that you do not meet the eligibility requirements, your application will not be considered. Additionally, if our staff has any questions about your application or missing information, we may reach out. Once the scholarship recipients have been selected, you will be notified whether or not you received the scholarship.

Scholarship recipients will be announced prior to the end of your spring school semester and will be notified via email.

Scholarship selection is based on the following criteria: a student's academic standing, financial need, and potential contribution to the engineering profession. Selection is determined by the Board of Trustees of the Texas Engineering Foundation.

All scholarship recipients will be required to submit the following information:

  • Enrollment Verification Form - you will need to fill out a form to submit to your college's registrar office. The registrar office will verify enrollment and attendance then send the form to the state office so that funds can be sent.

Scholarship recipients will also be asked to provide the following:

  • Headshot/Bio - this will be used to publicize our scholarship winners and may be shared on our website, social media, and emails. There are no specific requirements for the headshot or the length of the bio.

If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, a check will be sent to your university's financial office to be applied against your college tuition in Fall 2026. A completed Enrollment Verification Form will also need to be returned to us prior to funds being sent.

Have any unanswered questions? Please contact Kirstie Marler at kirstie@tspe.org.