Utah State Makes Biggest Scholarship Offer Ever at E-State Event
High school students from across the region gathered at USU for Engineering State — a weeklong summer camp designed to introduce engineering and computer science concepts to young people.
A group of high school students from across the region assembled on a stage at Utah State University June 18 for an offer of nearly $1 million in scholarship funding.
The excited group of junior and senior high school students were on the USU campus to attend an annual summer camp called Engineering State that’s designed to introduce young people to the fields of engineering and computer science. During the day, the group attended a closing awards banquet where 70 students were offered scholarships ranging from $1,250 to $41,000.
The awards are university-funded scholarships available to any incoming freshman who meets a specific index score based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores.
Craig Whyte, associate director of enrollment and recruitment at USU, said a total of $933,000 was offered to both in- and out-of-state students. Whyte said the amount is the largest his office has ever offered a group of prospective students. The offer coincided with the closing day of E-State, one of the College of Engineering’s key recruiting programs.
“Engineering State not only attracts some of the most talented students to USU, but provides an opportunity to discover what research and hands-on learning are all about,” said Whyte. “We hope students leave campus with a greater desire to continue their education at USU and to join our Aggie Family.”
College of Engineering Dean Christine Hailey said offering the scholarships during E-State is one of the best ways to appeal to freshman considering engineering.
“It speaks to the quality of students we’re looking for to join the engineering program,” she said. “Our college attracts some of the best students entering Utah State, and Engineering State and these generous award offers help these students and their parents recognize the value and quality of our academic programs.”
Dean Adams, an associate dean in the College of Engineering, says E-State is a powerful recruiting tool for the university and one that helps future students explore the opportunities available in STEM fields, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
“We are delighted to host the many high achieving young women and men at Engineering State,” said Adams. “It is so refreshing to see the creative and innovative ideas that the students display. We look forward to these students coming to USU to pursue a degree in the College of Engineering in the near future.”
Additional College of Engineering scholarships were offered to three female and three male students who participated in an essay competition. All E-State participants are offered a $100 scholarship their freshman year if they enroll in an engineering major and $200 if they stick with engineering through their sophomore year.
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Contact and writer: Matt Jensen, College of Engineering, 435-797-8170 or 801-362-0830, matthew.jensen@usu.edu
A total of $933,000 was offered to 70 in- and out-of-state student participants at Engineering State. The offer was the largest ever offered to a group of prospective freshmen. The offer coincided with the closing day of E-State, one of the College of Engineering's key recruiting programs.
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