Carstens and Ring scholarship opportunities

The Sam Carstens and Stan Ring CTRE/MTC Scholarships are available to qualified United States citizens with bachelor's degrees from a United States university, entering full-time graduate study in civil engineering (transportation emphasis) or transportation (interdisciplinary program), and supported at least 1/2 time on CTRE projects. 

The awards are recruitment incentives. The award is paid to the student after he/she begins employment at CTRE. The award may be given twice to the same student if the student continues for a PhD in civil engineering.

Carstens Award

$4000*

undergraduate GPA requirement: 3.6

Ring Award 

$2000*

undergraduate GPA requirement: 3.3

*All awards are subject to availability of funds. If sufficient funds are not available at the time of the award, smaller awards may be provided.

Note for concurrent BS/MS students

For students concurrently enrolled in the BS and MS civil engineering program, first-half awards are made upon completion of all undergraduate requirements.