Scholarships
ACEC/Michigan's Scholarship Program was created to promote the profession and to provide financial support to those individuals pursuing careers in engineering and surveying. On an annual basis, the Council awards scholarships to deserving college students who have completed their freshman year and are enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering or surveying program. Recipients of the awards will be evaluated in the following areas: Work experience, extra-curricular and community activities, references, grade point average, and a written essay.
2025- 2026 Scholarship Application:
The ACEC/Michigan scholarship is open to students who have lived, worked or gone to school in Michigan. The student must have worked for a consulting engineering, surveying, or architectural/engineering firm within the past 24 months.
How to Apply:
Scholarship Application Portal
Application Deadline:
January 7, 2026
All scholarships awards are presented to students in March at the Annual Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala.
ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Raffle – Tickets On Sale Now!
Each year, the ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Committee holds a raffle—the sole fundraising event supporting the ACEC/Michigan Scholarship Program. This annual effort is essential in providing financial assistance to promising college students pursuing careers in engineering or surveying.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, every dollar from raffle ticket sales goes directly to student scholarships.
The winning tickets will be drawn during the ACEC/Michigan Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday, March 7, 2026. You do not need to be present to win.
2026 Raffle Prizes
1. Florida Vacation
One-week stay in a beautiful three-bedroom, ocean-front view Princess condominium on Hutchinson Island.
Travel expenses not included.
Sponsor: Testing Engineers & Consultants
2. Lake Michigan Charter Fishing Trip
A 4-hour charter for 1–4 passengers with Storm Hawk Sport Fishing in Traverse City.
Valid for the 2026 charter fishing season.
Fishing license and gratuities not included.
3. $500 Amazon Gift Card
Two winners will be drawn.
Ticket Pricing
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$25 each
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3 for $60
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6 for $100
Only a limited number of tickets are printed—your odds of winning are good!
Purchase Tickets
Download and return the order form to purchase your tickets today!
Your participation directly supports the next generation of engineers and surveyors.
Thank You to Our Raffle Prize Sponsors
AR Engineering
Cincar Consulting Group
Hubbell, Roth & Clark
OHM Advisors
PCIA
Prein&Newhof
Ruby+Associates
Testing Engineers & Consultants
Wightman
WSP Michigan, Inc.
ACEC/Michigan Scholarships
ACEC/Michigan awards approximately $15,000 - $20,000 each year to 4 - 6 college students. Multiple scholarships are awarded in varying amounts with the top scholarship award averaging $5,000.
PCIA Scholarship
Due to the generous contribution of Professional Concepts Insurance Agency (PCIA), ACEC/Michigan annually awards a $2,000 PCIA scholarship to a deserving engineering student who demonstrates exemplary community service. All applications submitted for the ACEC/Michigan scholarships are evaluated for this additional award.
Steve Wagner Scholarship
Steve Wagner retired as Executive Director of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) in 2003 after 34 years of service. As a member of the Capitol Club and Michigan Society of Association Executives, Steve was well respected by his peers and colleagues and is known for his honesty and integrity. Throughout his career, Steve has always been a large proponent of community service and has given many hours himself to church and community programs. Steve has also been a strong proponent of education. ACEC/Michigan has created this scholarship in honor of Steve Wagner to award those engineering and surveying students who, like Steve, are active in the community and find it important and necessary to give something back.
To find criteria for this scholarship and to download an application, please visit the
Saginaw Foundation website and use the Scholarship Directory to search for the Steve Wagner Scholarship.