ECE: Electrical & Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students at Virginia Tech are eligible for a number of scholarships. The following scholarships are administered by the ECE Department. Other scholarships are available through the College of Engineering, the university, and external organizations. A complete listing of ECE scholarships is below.

Each year, the Micron Scholarship is announced in the Spring. To be considered for any of the other scholarships, current students must complete the online College of Engineering Scholarship Application by March 1 of each year. Instructions for the application.

Grade-point-average requirements for eligibility:

• sophomores - 3.4 cumulative average at the end of fall term
• juniors and seniors - 3.0 cumulative average at the end of fall term>

For more information, contact:

Dr. Leslie Pendleton
Chair, ECE Awards Committee
vt.edu email: pendleton
phone: (540) 231-8219

Incoming Freshmen
Current ECE students

The Harry Lynde Bradley Scholarship

The Bradley Scholarships are made possible by the department's Bradley Endowment.

These highly competitive scholarships provide full financial support, including tuition, room and board, fees, and book allowance.

Typically, two or three winners are selected each spring from among high school seniors who have been admitted to Virginia Tech as incoming freshmen and who have applied for the Bradley Scholarship. Candidates are selected from students who have submitted a standard College of Engineering scholarship application form. Scholars selected at the end of their freshman year receive the scholarship for three years, assuming satisfactory academic performance. Scholars are recommended by the Awards Committee based on academic and extra-curricular achievements and academic and professional potential. Candidates must submit written applications and finalists are interviewed by the Awards Committee.

A Bradley Scholarship is also typically awarded to one new student entering Virginia Tech's College of Engineering who is planning on majoring in either electrical engineering or computer engineering and who has an affiliation with the Allen-Bradley Company. Such students receive the scholarship for four years, assuming satisfactory academic performance.

The Micron Microelectronics Scholarships

These scholarships were established by the Micron Technology Foundation to encourage outstanding students to enter the microelectronics industry. Five scholars are selected in the spring of their sophomore year and receive $5,000 per year for their remaining junior and senior years of study. The award can be renewed for a third year with approval. Scholars also have the opportunity to apply for summer intern positions and co-ops at the Micron plants, including the facility in Manassas, Virginia. The schaolrship is announced each spring with applications usually due in April. The scholarships are open to students majoring in EE, CPE, ChemE, or MSE and participating in the university's microelectronic engineering minor. Scholars are selected on their academic achievement and leadership ability. Applications include an essay and finalists are invited for a personal interview with the selection committee.

The Joseph W. and Rose V. Belak Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Joseph W. Belak, a member of the Class of 1963 at Virginia Tech, and his late wife, Rose V. Belak. The scholarship is presented to a full-time electrical engineering major based on academic merit and financial need. The recipient must be a Virginia resident. Preference is given to residents of the City of Waynesboro or the County of Augusta. Candidates are selected from students who have submitted a standard College of Engineering scholarship application form. The Awards Committee recommends a winner in the spring semester.

Karl Egerer/Kollmorgan Electrical Engineering Scholarship

This fund was established in memory of Karl Egerer, a friend and admired associate of Kollmorgen, who embodied the characteristics and attributes that included a love of technology, inquisitiveness, and a zeal and appetite for knowledge.

Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Faison Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Faison established the Gilbert Faison Scholarship specifically for computer and electrical engineering students and the scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities, and community service.

George Family Scholarship

Mr. Jim George established the George Family Scholarship, based strictly on merit alone, in an effort to attract and support the best students to Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Juanarena Scholarship

The Juanarena Scholarship endowment was created by Doug Juanarena, a local resident and member of the ECE Advisory Board.

Konrad-Steinmetz Scholarship

Mr. Bud Konrad, a retired engineer with GE Drive Systems, established the Konrad-Steinmetz Scholarship specifically for CPE and EE students. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities, and community service.

Sarah Minton Scholarship

The Sarah Minton Scholarship, specifically for CPE and EE students, was established in memory of Sarah Minton and is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities, and community service.

William Murray Scholarship

The Murray Scholarship endowment was established by Robert B. Fetter, '45 Corps of Cadets, in memory of Professor Murray, former chair of what was then the Electrical Engineering Department. It is awarded on the basis of merit and character.

George R. Powley Memorial Scholarship

This fund was established by Mrs. Rosemary Cole in memory of her father, George R. Powley, a former Electrical Engineering faculty member and department head.

Radio Club of America Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship award is sponsored by the Radio Club of America, an organization dedicated to the field of radio communication. It recognizes an undergraduate who has interest and career goals in the area of radio communication. Students must apply for this scholarship during the fall semester. Watch for announcements. The winner is selected by the Awards Committee based on demonstrated interest in radio communication, career potential, and academic achievement.

Rappaport Wireless Communication Scholarship

This scholarship was been established by Theodore S. Rappaport, a member of the Electrical Engineering faculty at Virginia Tech, and his wife Brenda M. V. Rappaport. The scholarship provides support to seniors or graduate students who have shown an interest in pursuing a career or graduate studies in the wireless communication field.

Carlos and Linda Roberts Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Roberts established their scholarship, based on academic merit, for students studying Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Bernard Silverman Scholarship

Mr. Silverman established the Silverman Scholarship specifically for CPE and EE students, and the scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities, and community service.

B. Ralph Sylvia Scholarship

Ms. Joyce Sylvia established the Sylvia Scholarship specifically for CPE and EE students, and the scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement.

Spirent Scholarship

The Spirent Scholarship is a corporate scholarship offered through Spirent Communications, experts on the next-generation networking and communications systems.

J. W. Van Dorsten Scholarship

The family of Mr. J.W. Van Dorsten, Class of 1927, endowed the scholarship in his memory. The scholarship is specifically for CPE and EE students and is awarded on the basis of academic achievement, personal character, leadership qualities, and community service.

William Webber Undergraduate Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by a gift from William Webber, a member of the Class of 1934 at Virginia Tech. The scholarship is awarded to a female student in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Funds are also available for projects to encourage female participation in engineering.