Undergraduate scholarship opportunities
The list below contains links to some of the scholarships that are available to aerospace and ocean engineering undergraduate students. For more information about undergraduate scholarships, visit the University Honors Program's Scholarships web page.
The information contained on this page is for reference purposes only. Details for any specific program should be obtained directly from the program sponsor.
- Aerospace Engineering Class of ’58 Scholarship
Members of the Class of ’58 Aeronautical Engineering alumni and friends established the scholarship for undergraduate students majoring in Aerospace Engineering; recipients are chosen on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership.
- Kevin T. Crofton Undergraduate Scholarship
Established by Kevin Crofton (’82) in 2016 with his remarkable gift to the University and the AOE department, this scholarship provides partial support to undergraduate students majoring in Aerospace or Ocean Engineering. Recipients are chosen on the basis of demonstrated financial need; preference may be given to underrepresented students and/or applicants from Appalachia (Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia), per the donor’s wishes.
- Eleanor Davenport Leadership
Mrs. Eleanor Davenport, the daughter of the late Fred Durham (Class of 1921), established the Eleanor Davenport Leadership Scholarship to support outstanding students enrolled in our college of engineering. This scholarship awards aid up to the full amount of tuition, fees, room and board for undergraduate students majoring in engineering at Virginia Tech. Recipients are incoming freshman students majoring in the COE, with preference to residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and are chosen on the basis of superior intellectual promise and academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability, personal character, and community service. The donor hopes the Davenport Leadership Scholars/Fellows will seek to assist others in attaining a college education in the future.
- Henry Kelley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of professor emeritus Henry J. "Hank" Kelley and is intended ro provide scholarship support for undergraduate students in the department of aerospace and ocean engineering. Awards will be based on demonstrated financial need.
- Fred Lutze Memorial Scholarship
The Fred Lutze Memorial scholarship was established by Dr. Eugene M. Cliff, for undergraduate students majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Recipients are chosen on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership as well as financial need.
- Mitchell Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Mitchell Memorial scholarship was established by Norris Mitchell (’58) for undergraduate students majoring in Aerospace Engineering; recipients are chosen on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership.
- Clinton and Helen Robins Memorial Scholarship
Established by Clinton and Helen Robins for undergraduate students majoring in Aerospace Engineering; recipients are chosen on the basis of demonstrated academic achievement and leadership, with preference for students with prior military service.
- Schubert Family Endowment for Ocean Engineers
Established by the Schubert family (Thomas A. and Margaret F., along with sons Thomas B. William C.) to provide scholarship support for students majoring in Ocean Engineering who actively participate in the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) or the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE).
- Charlie Yates Scholarship for Leadership in Aerospace
The scholarship was established by Dr. William Grossman, Jr. to honor Professor Charlie Yates, and is intended to provide full or partial scholarship to a rising sophomore, junior, or senior from the Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering who exhibits leadership in the areas of academics and service. Preferences are given to students who are members of the Corp of Cadets and/or student athletes.