Engineering Merit Scholars Program

Among Bucknell's most prestigious scholarships, the Engineering Merit Scholars Program awards $40,000 annually to high-achieving, intellectually curious students majoring within the College of Engineering. Alongside a cohort of their peers, recipients explore their passions through a variety of high-impact experiences:

• In their first year, scholars have opportunities to participate in regular cohort gatherings and activities. These activities are facilitated by program mentors and focus on building an intellectual community of support, exploring opportunities advancing individual interests, and developing professional skills.
• In the summer following their first year, scholars can participate in an optional summer experience where they will either:
  • Further explore their interests in areas such as research, entrepreneurship, community engagement, and global engagement
  • Dive into a specific project with a faculty/staff mentor
• In their second year and through graduation, scholars may be matched with a faculty/staff mentor to work on a long-term project/experience in their area(s) of interest. Funding is available to support activities related to their project work and interests, both on and off campus.
• Scholars will receive support in preparing for post-graduate plans through early career counseling, as well as guidance for graduate fellowship and grant applications for those interested in pursuing graduate studies.