2009-2010 Scholarships
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Scholarship Eligible Majors Maximum #
of Awards
Maximum $
per Award
Mr. and Mrs. Benton Bejach Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to a junior majoring in electrical engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Made possible by the generosity of Benton and Wanlyn Bejach.
Electrical Engineering
1
$750
Joseph Beggs Foundation for Kinematices Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering and minoring in vehicle dynamics with an interest in automotive engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of the Joseph Beggs Foundation for Kinematics.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1
$4,750
Berman Family Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to a junior majoring in electrical engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Made possible by the generosity of Mark Berman MS '92, PhD '95 and Sharon Berman '91.
Electrical Engineering
1
$400

James W. Binns Scholarship
Awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors studying in any major in the school, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Carol A. Binns, in memory of James W. Binns '67, MS '69.

All Majors
2
$1,000
Eugene Birnbaum Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore or junior studying in any major within the school, with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Extracurricular activities and leadership are also considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Eugene D. Birnbaum.
All Majors
1
$2,500
Boeing Scholarship in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Awarded to sophomore standing students majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA within major. Active members of CEED student organization strongly considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Boeing Company, Inc.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
6
$8,000
Boeing Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Awarded to a sophomore standing students majoring in electrical engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA within major. Active members of CEED student organization strongly considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Boeing Company, Inc.
Electrical Engineering
3
$8,000
Boeing Scholarship in Computer Science
Awarded to a sophomore standing students majoring in computer science with a minimum 3.3 GPA within major.
Active members of CEED student organization strongly considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Boeing Company, Inc.
Computer Science
1
$6,500
Boeing Scholarship in Materials Science
Awarded to a sophomore standing students majoring in materials science and engineering with a minimum 3.3 GPA within major. Active members of CEED student organization strongly considered.

Made possible by the generosity of Boeing Company, Inc.
Materials Science and Engineering
1
$6,500
L.M.K. Boelter Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to a mechanical engineering student of any enrollment year. Student must have a demonstrated financial need. Made possible by the generosity of various donors in honor of the first UCLA Engineering Dean L.M.K. Boelter.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1
$1,250
Chevron Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Chevron Corporation.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1
TBA
Chevron Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in chemical engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Chevron Corporation.
Chemical Engineering
1
TBA
Nancy D. and Aaron S. Cohen Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year studying any engineering major. Student must have a demonstrated financial need. Made possible by the generosity of Nancy and Aaron Cohen '58.
All Majors
2
$500
Doane Family Scholarship in Civil and Environmental Engineering Awarded to a civil engineering student of any enrollment year. Student must have a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of James Doane '68 and Jean Doane '70.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
1
$500
Charles M. Duke, Jr. Scholarship Awarded to a civil and environmental engineering student with an interest in structural engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Saga M. Duke, in memory of her husband, Professor Charles M. Duke, Jr.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
1
$2,000
Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Awarded to a junior student with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Made possible by the generosity of Susie and Kevin Chan '83, MS '84, PhD '91, MBA '08.
Electrical Engineering
1
$1,500
Faculty Fund for Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to students studying in any major within the school.
Made possible by the generosity of the faculty of UCLA Engineering.
All Majors
4
$1,500
B. John Garrick Foundation Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher who is a United States citizen focusing on the study of energy.
Made possible by the generosity of B. John Garrick MS '62, PhD '68.
All Majors
1
$1,000
W. Brandt Goldsworthy Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student studying composite materials in materials science and engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Lois Goldsworthy and Jill Golden.
Materials Science and Engineering
4
$1,500
Bob and Judy Green Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Awarded to a student majoring in electrical engineering with a demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students from Arcadia High School.
Made possible by the generosity of Judy and Robert Green '72, JD '75.

Electrical Engineering
2
$500
John DeGroff Haller Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an electrical engineering undergraduate and graduate students who were admitted after turning 25 years of age or who took time off due to financial hardship, and then re-entered after turning 25 years of age. Award is dependent upon financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Marion S. Haller.
Electrical Engineering
5
$1,500
Alfred C. Ingersoll Scholarship Awarded to sophomores, juniors, or seniors studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Extracurricular activities and leadership are also considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Professor Alfred Ingersoll.
All Majors
2
$2,500
Eric and Peggy Johnson Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to a student majoring in computer science or electrical engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Eric and Peggy Johnson, Parents '11.
Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
1
$500
Katehi-Tseregounis Endowed Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in chemical engineering with a demonstrated financial need. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in major courses and be enrolled full-time.
Made possible by the generosity of Linda Katehi MS '81, PhD '84 and Spyros Tseregounis MS '82, PhD '84.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
1
$1,000
Katehi-Tseregounis Endowed Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in electrical engineering with a demonstrated financial need. Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in major courses and be enrolled full-time.
Made possible by the generosity of Linda Katehi MS '81, PhD '84 and Spyros Tseregounis MS '82, PhD '84.
Electrical Engineering
1
$1,000
Knapp Scholarship
Awarded to a senior studying in the field of ceramics.
Made possible by the generosity of Barbara Thorne.
Materials Science and Engineering
5
$2,000

Les Knesel Scholarship
Awarded to a materials science major who is active in the field of ceramics.
Made possible by the generosity of Betty Knesel, in memory of her husband, Les Knesel.

Materials Science and Engineering
4
$4,000
Levi James Knight, Jr. Scholarship Awarded to students studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to members of Triangle Fraternity.
Made possible by the generosity of Evalyn Knight, in memory of her husband, Levi James Knight, Jr.
All Majors
4
$2,500
Kwon Family Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment
Awarded to a junior studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Made possible by the generosity of Thomas D. Kwon '92, MS '95, PhD '98.
All Majors
1
$500
Algie Lance Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student studying any major within the school.
All Majors
TBA
TBA
Paul H. Lane Perpetual Engineering Scholarship Fund Awarded to juniors and seniors majoring in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering witha minimum 3.0 GPA in engineering-related courses. Students must be a United States citizen or have a permanent legal right to work in the United States.
Made possible by the generosity of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
3
$1,250
Lear Siegler Scholarship
Awarded to sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering or computer science. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a United States citizen, and at least one recipient must be a member of an ethnic minority. Extracurricular activities and leadership are also considered.
Made possible by the generosity of the Lear Siegler Foundation.
Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
3
$2,000
Lee Family Scholarship in Materials Science
Awarded to a materials science major of any enrollment year. Student must have a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Eleanor and Sandro Lee '75, Parents '08.
Materials Science and Engineering
1
$500
John Richard Leffler Scholarship Awarded to an electrical engineering student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Extracurricular activities and leadership are also considered. Made possible by the generosity of Carolyn Leffler '36, in memory of her son, John R. Leffler '68, MS '71. Electrical Engineering
1
$2,500
Brian J. Lewis Endowment
Awarded to a student studying in any major within the school who submits the best essay on an aspect of professionalism in engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Brian J. Lewis MS '54.
All Majors
1
$750
Terence Lim Engineering Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying in any major within the school.
Made possible by the generosity of Terence Lim '92.
All Majors
1
$500

Litton Scholarship
Awarded to at least a junior standing student studying in electrical or mechanical engineering and based primarily upon scholastic achievement and character.

Made possible by the generosity of the Northrop Grumman Corporation
.

Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
4
TBA

Lockheed Martin Scholarship for SWE
Awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the School.
Made possible by the generosity of the Lockheed Martin Corporation.

All Majors
TBA
TBA
Asad and Gowhartaj Madni Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to an electrical engineering student of any enrollment year. Student must have a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Taj and Asad Madni '69, MS '72.
Electrical Engineering
1
$500
William L. Martin Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Awarded to a junior from the state of California studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to students involved in leadership activities.
Made possible by the generosity of William L. Martin MS '50.
All Majors
1
$750
Carey Nachenberg Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to an undergraduate majoring in computer science with a minimum 3.5 GPA and a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Carey Nachenberg '95, MS '95.
Computer Science
2
$1,900
Richard B. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a civil engineering student with an interest in structures.
Made possible by the generosity of the Nelson Family, in memory of Professor Richard Nelson.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
2
$2,000
Northrop Grumman Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to juniors and seniors studying mechanical, aerospace or electrical engineering with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Character is also considered.
Made possible by the generosity of the Northop Grumman Corporation.
Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
5
$1,500
Northrop Grumman Scholarship in Computer Science
Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in computer science with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Character is considered.
Made possible by the generosity of the Northop Grumman Corporation.
Computer Science
TBA
TBA
Russell and Sallie O'Neill Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student studying any major within the school.
Made possible by the generosity of Sallie O'Neill, in memory of her husband, Dean Russell O'Neill '56.
All Majors
TBA
TBA
Gerald J. Popek Scholarship in Computer Science
Awarded to a student majoring in computer science. The student receiving the award alternates yearly between members of the Society of Women Engineers and all enrolled computer science majors.
Made possible by the generosity of Pauline Popek, in memory of her husband, Professor Gerald Popek.
Computer Science
1
$500
Simon Ramo Endowed Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year studying any engineering major. Student must have a demonstrated financial need. Made possible by the generosity of Simon Ramo, co-founder of TRW.
All Majors
1
$500
Rhone-Poulenc Contribution to Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in chemical engineering with a demonstrated financial need. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time. Made possible by the generosity of Rhone-Poulenc Basic Chemicals Company.
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
4
$4,000
Norton Rodman Endowed Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying in any major. The award choice is intended to carry with the student through graduation, with a maximum of four years enrollment covered. Made possible by the generosity of Jonathan and Rica Orzsag, in honor of Norton Rodman '53, MS '55.
All Majors
2
$500
Martin Rubin Scholarship Fund in Civil Engineering
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate majoring in civil and environmental engineering, with a preference given to students studying in the field of transportation engineering.
Made possible by the generosity of Parsons Brinkerhoff and other various donors, in memory of Martin Rubin, Chairman Emeritus.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
2
$5,000
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Scholarships
Awarded to undergraduates studying any major within the school.
Made possible by the generosity of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.
All Majors
TBA
TBA
Charles and Janet Seim Scholarship in Civil Engineering Awarded to a civil engineering student of any enrollment year. Student must have a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Charles Seim '52 and Janet Seim.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
1
$500
Shivakumar Endowed Scholarship in Computer Science
Awarded to undergraduate majoring in computer science who are conducting faculty-advised research in the school.
Made possible by the generosity of Shiva Shivakumar '94.
Computer Science
2
$7,500

Bernard Shyffer Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate studying any major within the school and has demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Bernard '49, MS '63 and Barbara Shyffer '68.

All Majors 1 TBA
Steven J. Smith Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering
Awarded to any student studying mechanical engineering with a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Weatherite Corporation.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1
$1,520
Stanton and Stockwell Scholarship Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Extracurricular activities and leadership are also considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Winifred Stockwell, in memory of William F. Stockwell.
All Majors
1
$400
Eugene and Marilyn Stein Scholarships in Engineering
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year and any major within the school. Student must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and be a United States citizen.
Made possible by the generosity of Marilyn and Eugene Stein '68.
All Majors
4
TBA
Tom T. Tang Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in electrical engineering with a demonstrated financial need. Student must have a 3.5 GPA in major-required courses and be enrolled full-time.
Made possible by the generosity of Margarite Tang, in memory of her husband, Tom T. Tang '57, MS '61.
Electrical Engineering
1
$2,500
Monte and Ruthellen Toole Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year and any major within the school. Student must have a demonstrated financial need. Made possible by the generosity of Ruthellen Toole.
All Majors
1
$500
UCLA APLUS Scholarship Endowment
Awarded to students majoring in computer science with a minimum 3.5 GPA. Preference will be given to students who participate in research and/or educational abroad programs. One of the two awards is reserved for a student involved in Society of Women Engineers.
Made possible by the generosity of APLUS Founder, Professor Jason Cong, and other various donors.
Computer Science
2
$1,000

UCLA Doshi Family Scholarship Awarded to a junior studying in any major within the school with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a demonstrated financial need.
Made possible by the generosity of Navin and Pratima Doshi.

All Majors
1
$2,850
Vicki Van Vorst Memorial Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year and any major within the school. Student must have a demonstrated financial need. Made possible by the generosity of emeritus faculty member William Van Vorst PhD '53 and Clare Van Vorst '49, MA '52, in memory of their daughter, Vicki Van Vorst '90.
All Majors
1
$500
Kalpesh Vardhan Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to a student of any enrollment year and any major within the school. Student is selected based upon application and essay response.
Made possible by the generosity of Sumermal and Raj Vardhan, in memory of their son, Kalpesh Vardhan '92.
All Majors
1
$2,500
Jonathan David Wolfe Memorial Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior majoring in aerospace engineering. Student must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and be a United States citizen.
Made possible by the generosity of Kenneth and Elaine Wolfe, in memory of their son, Jonathan D. Wolfe '94, MS '94, PhD '01.
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
1
$1,500
Verizon Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring in electrical engineering with demonstrated financial need. A traditionally underrepresented student is preferred.
Made possible by the generosity of Verizon Communications, Inc.
Electrical Engineering
1
TBA
Kimberly E. and Allen M. Yourman, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Engineering
Awarded to a student majoring in civil engineering who is involved in the geotechnical group.
Made possible by the generosity of Allen Yourman '76, MS '78 and Kimberly Yourman '73.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
1
$500

Alan L. Wood Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate studying any major within the school and demonstrates financial need. Community involvement and/or leadership activities considered.
Made possible by the generosity of Alan L. Wood.

All Majors
TBA
TBA
George A. Zizicas Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student studying in any major in the field of engineering. Once a candidate is awarded this scholarship, the recipient will remain the preferred candidate until completion of his/her degree.
Made possible by the generosity of Harriet S. Zizicas '49, in memory of her husband, George A. Zizicas PhD '52.
All Majors
1
$2,500