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. Review the ACEC Colorado Foundation Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws.
ACEC Colorado Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Monday, Aug. 12, at Arrowhead Golf Course (Littleton, Colo.). More details coming soon.
ACEC Colorado Foundation College Scholarship Application Portal is Now Closed. Winners will be recognized at a ceremony during the ACEC Colorado Annual Conference.
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Contributions & Annual Fundraiser
The Foundation is supported by funds raised through its annual summer 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.