The intent of the Professor Peter S. Eagleson Memorial Scholarship is to provide aid to those that come from backgrounds that are under-represented in the civil engineering profession. This scholarship is overseen by the BSCES Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the benefit of eligible BSCES Student Members who are accepted for admission or enrolled in an undergraduate civil engineering program at a Commonwealth of Massachusetts college or university. This scholarship has a total value of $20,000. This award may be used for tuition, books, housing, or other needs. To help ensure academic success, a BSCES leader will work with the recipient to provide academic and professional mentoring.
The 2026 Professor Peter S. Eagleson Memorial Scholarship application has been released!
Apply online or download the PDF application. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
If you have any questions about this scholarship please email [email protected].
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must identify as a woman and/or racial or ethnic minority (e.g., African American or Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or another Pacific Islander).
- You must be attending a Massachusetts college or university and accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an ABET accredited program for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at the time the scholarship is awarded in spring 2026.
- You must be a BSCES Student Member.