The Nitsch Engineering Judith Nitsch Scholarship

The Nitsch Engineering Judith Nitsch Scholarship

Awarded by the ACEC/MA Education Corporation

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In honor of Judith Nitsch's lifelong commitment to expanding opportunities in the engineering field, ACEC/MA Education Corporation is proud to partner with Nitsch Engineering to provide a scholarship for students who are traditionally underrepresented in the engineering and/or land surveying fields.

Throughout her career, Judy worked tirelessly to educate grade school students about careers in engineering, and to provide mentorship for college students who were pursuing engineering degrees. From launching Nitsch Engineering’s annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day in 2002 to mentoring dozens of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) students, Judy has helped many young engineers find their way to a fulfilling career.

Judy has been a groundbreaker for women in engineering, including serving as ACEC/MA’s first female president in 1998. For more information on Judy’s exceptional career, please visit http://www.nitscheng.com/about-us/firm-background/honoring-our-founder-judy-nitsch/.

Eligibility Guidelines

The Judith Nitsch Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing an engineering or land surveying degree who are underrepresented in the field. Applicants must:

• Identify as a woman or as a person of color, or both (i.e., Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latinx, or Asian);
• Be pursuing an engineering or land surveying degree at an ABET-accredited* Bachelor’s degree program as an incoming junior through senior in college; and
• Have an intended or declared major in engineering or land surveying.
• Preference will be given to applicants who show demonstrated financial need.

More information on the scholarship application process for FY2024 as part of the ACEC/MA Education Corporation Scholarship Program: https://www.acecma.org/about/news/acec-ma-education-corporation-scholarship-due-january-26-2024-5277

Applications are due January 26, 2024 for FY2024 Scholarships.

* An ABET-accredited engineering program is one that conforms to the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) standards. To view a list of accredited engineering programs, visit www.abet.org.

Scholarship Funding

Nitsch Engineering is committed to funding one $5,000 scholarship per year; additional scholarships may be available based on available funding. The annual scholarship will be presented at the ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence and Awards Gala