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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) may award up to 20 scholarships each year.
The scholarship will provide up to $7,000 tuition assistance in select Illinois pre-engineering and civil
engineering programs. IDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Currently, IDOT is seeking to increase
the diversity of its engineering workforce and encourages minorities and women to apply.
Who is Eligible
- Illinois residents not currently employed by IDOT
- High school graduates or equivalent
- Students admitted to or enrolled full-time in select Illinois pre-engineering
and civil engineering programs
- High school and undergraduate students possessing a grade point average
(GPA) of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or 3.125 on a 5.0 scale)
- Graduate students possessing a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(or 3.75 on a 5.0 scale)
How to Apply for the Awards
- A completed scholarship application
- An official high school or most recent college transcript
- A copy of the enrollment/acceptance letter from college/university
(required for high school and transfer students only)
- Response to essay question on application
- Two (2) recommendation letters, one academic and one professional
Civil Engineer
Scholarship Program Flyer
Answers to many of your
questions can be found here:
Frequently Asked
Questions
All materials should be
sent to:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Civil Engineer Scholarship Administrator
Harry Hanley Building, Room 339B
2300 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764
(217) 557-2000
DOT.Recruitment@dot.il.gov |
