Application Deadline is February 10th 2023

Application for 2023 Education Awards at

Awards Eligibility and Criteria

The Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education awards recognize young engineering and technology students for their dedication, focus, and commitment to engineering. The one time award is $500. Students may receive an SVEC Education award only once. Graduate students are not eligible. High School Students (No Undergraduate Students)

While not all of these must be met by a successful applicant, it would be of advantage to the applicant if he/she can qualify most of the following criterion:

• The applicant should be studying in one of the following 12 bay area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma.
• The applicant’s program of study is directly focused on engineering or technology.
• The applicant has shown involvement in professional and/or student activities (i.e. engineering societies).
• The applicant has shown involvement in community and/or social services activities.
• The applicant has two letters of recommendations from faculty members (e-delivery details are listed in the reference section of the application).
• The student exhibits strong academic performance as shown by GPA in the major and overall, as well as strong recommendations from faculty advisors.
• A brief essay describing the student’s academic and professional goals is submitted for evaluation. The essay may list student’s financial need as well as any special circumstances specific to the student.