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About ACEC Colorado Foundation
The ACEC Colorado Scholarship & Education Foundation is organized as a 501(c)(3) organization to support and promote education in the field of engineering within Colorado by raising awareness of consulting engineering as a career choice and utilizing the combined resources of ACEC Colorado members and industry partners to become more impactful in the fundraising and sustainability of foundation assets.
2024 Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The ACEC Colorado Foundation 2024 Golf Tournament Fundraiser is coming up Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at Arrowhead Golf Course (Littleton, Colo.). Learn more
Sponsorships are still available. Contact Dana Mansell dana@acec-co.org to become a sponsor.
Volunteer Opportunities
The ACEC Colorado Foundation partners with many schools and organizations that support a focus on STEM education. Throughout the year, there are opportunities for consulting engineers to join in specific programming. This usually entails one to two hours at an event that ACEC Colorado Foundation staff have organized where volunteers might engage with students (under the staff direction) and answer questions about their careers and typical work days.
Check back here often for the latest opportunities. If you’re interested, please contact Dana Mansell, ACEC Colorado Senior Director, dana@acec-co.org
Upcoming Volunteer Events
- September 26, 2024 – Transportation & Construction GIRL event
- January 2025 – Future Cities event
- February 2025 (during Engineer’s Week) – SOCIT Workshop
Year-Round Volunteer Events
- Denver Public Schools – DPS Spark events
- ACE Mentor Program of Colorado
Check back for more updates and specific “Call for Volunteer” opportunities
Foundation Partnerships
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Contributions & Annual Fundraiser
The Foundation is supported by funds raised through its annual summer golf tournament ACEC Colorado Foundation 2024 Golf Tournament, as well as corporate and individual contributions. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law under Internal Revenue Code Section 170.
Click here to download a contribution form or call 303.832.2200. Alternately, you can give anytime online or schedule a donation for Colorado Gives Day.
Mentoring
The Foundation encourages members of ACEC Colorado to consider participating in the ACE Mentor Program of Colorado, which supports high school students exploring careers in the engineering-architecture-construction industry. Click here to download a flier with more information.
College Scholarships
The Foundation provides financial support in the form of scholarships to full-time Colorado college students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET)-approved engineering or surveying program in Colorado. The following criteria is required of all applicants:
- Entering junior, senior or fifth degree year in Fall of next academic year (NOTE: Students graduating in December of that academic year are not eligible.)
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or land-surveying at an ABET-accredited university in Colorado that conforms to either the Engineering Accreditation Commission or Engineering or Technology Accreditation Commission standards.
- Is a full-time student as determined by the university
- Has an understanding of the consulting engineering profession
High School Scholarships
The Foundation annually co-sponsors the Colorado High School Bridge Building Contest and presents the Region 2 Winner with a check for $500 with the option for the student to receive an additional $1,500 contingent upon future enrollment at a university-level engineering school accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology. The Foundation also provides an annual scholarship a graduating senior interested in engineer who participates in the ACE Mentor Program of Colorado.
Review the ACEC Colorado Foundation Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws.