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"Many of the significant bridges in the United States are the result of a singular vision. The names Eads, Roebling, Modjeski, Strauss, and Ammann are immediately recognisable and synonymous with their achievements. Each of these designers has made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of bridges as well as additions to the portfolio of bridges unique to the United States. Most impressive is their confidence and ability to explore the unknown - while often producing some of the most visually and physically spectacular structures in this country..." (Bridge Design & Engineering Portal: www.bridgeweb.com).

To honor the outstanding accomplishments of Ralph Modjeski, the Polish American Engineers Association has established the Ralph Modjeski Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund is maintained by voluntary contributions.

1. Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Architecture in a university or college program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
2. Students attending colleges or universities in the states of IL, WI, IN and MI.
3. Students entering the junior year or above of their curriculum the following academic year (beginning the next fall).
4. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic achievements as well as demonstrate commitment to engineering.
5. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible.

Candidates will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on the following basis:

• Academic Performance
• Letters of Recommendation
• Essay Response
• Work experience or involvement in community and other extracurricular activities
• Candidates of Polish descent are preferred
• Preference will be given to Members of the PAEA or the immediate family of a member in good standing.

Applications must be submitted by May 30th (Post Office stamp).

• Application
• Official transcript
• Two hundreds words letter describing the student's short and long term goals any other information deemed pertinent.
• Three written references with addresses and telephone numbers (included in this documentation package, unless university’s policy required direct mailing).

Download Application Form

Application Form MS Word version

Application Form pdf version

Polish-American Engineers Association
c/o Michael Niedzinski
1 Watergate Drive
South Barrington
Illinois 60010, USA

Awards are presented during PAEA meeting in September.

Please send an email to: administration@polishengineers.org