Are you interested in studying engineering? Do you wish to pursue a degree in engineering with financial assistance? Lucky for you to find this page! This article will not only provide you with a list of engineering scholarships for international students to study abroad, but also enlighten you about the differences between the many kinds of engineering studies along with the prospective careers.
Introducing Engineering Majors
Engineering is a blend of creativity, science, technology, and problem-solving. You can find engineering majors in almost every higher institution all around the world. These majors vary into a wide range of specialties and subdivisions – mechanical, electrical, civil, etc. and the careers for engineering majors are even more varied. The core engineering majors are as below.
Aerospace Engineering
Also known as aeronautical engineering or astronautical engineering, aerospace engineering is the study of design, construction, and operation of aircraft. Today, the term “aerospace engineering” has been broadened to mean the design, construction, and operation of all vehicles that operate above the Earth’s surface. Within this major are incorporated topics including wing design, fuselage design, structural design, structural requirements, propulsion mechanisms, fuel types, guidance and instrumentation systems, auxiliary equipment, and production.
Aerospace engineering graduates are often found in the following careers:
- Aerospace engineer
- Aircraft engineer
- Astronaut
- Astrophysicist
- College professor
- Commercial pilot
- Entrepreneur
- Flight engineer
- Meteorologist
- Technical writer
- Test pilot
Bioengineering / Biomedical Engineering
The terms bioengineering and biomedical engineering are often used interchangeably to describe the study of the application of engineering knowledge to the fields of medicine and biology. Bioengineering applies engineering principles to living things. It stands at the intersection of engineering, medicine, and the natural and physical sciences. This study combines design engineering and biological knowledge to create devices, design operations, and invent techniques to prolong or improve the health and well-being of humans and animals.
The possible careers for bioengineering graduates are:
- Bioengineer
- Biomedical engineer
- College professor
- Materials engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Medical consultant
- Physician
- Physiologist
- Reliability engineer
- Research scientist
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineering is the study of materials, chemicals, or compounds that make processes work or fill production specifications or needs. Within this major, you will study the effects of chemicals or compounds on one another and seeks ways to ameliorate or reverse undesirable effects, such as pollution. Other things you’ll study within this major is discovering new, more advanced chemicals or compounds.
Upon the completion of your study in chemical engineering, you can work as the follows:
- Chemical engineer
- College professor
- Environmental engineer
- Management consultant
- Metallurgist
- Petroleum engineer
- Plant manager
- Plastics engineer
- Product designer
- Production engineer
- Research chemist
- Research scientist
- Technical writer
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is a study concerned in the design and construction of dams, bridges, buildings, roads, and water supply systems. The scope widened to respond to the growing problems of a complex society including housing, pollution control, waste disposal, and the conservation of water resources.
Possible careers for civil engineering graduates are:
- Civil engineer
- College professor
- Consultant
- Contractor
- Design engineer
- Materials engineer
- Structural engineer
- Systems engineer
- Waterworks engineer
Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering is the study of the range of systems that depend upon electricity for their operations from the smallest cell phone to the largest power generator. Electrical engineers function in a broad range of areas that include fiber optics, electronics, computers, communications systems, and microcircuits, as well as environmental control, biomedical engineering, and magnetics and power generation.
Careers that are related to electrical engineering are:
- Aerospace engineer
- Automotive engineer
- College professor
- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Management consultant
- Military officer
- Patent lawyer
- Pilot
- Power company manager
- Production engineer
- Research engineer
- Technical writer
Engineering Science
Engineering science combines the fundamentals of classical and modern physics, chemistry, and mathematics with engineering applications.
Students who study engineering science can later work in the following careers:
- Actuary
- Aircraft designer
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Business analyst
- College professor
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical research engineer
- Electronic controls engineer
- Engineering physicist
- Mathematician
- Physicist
- Project engineer
- Quality control engineer
- Software design engineer
- Test engineer
Engineering Technology
Engineering technology is a more practical, hand-on course of study compared to other engineering majors. It is designed to give students practical training in the installation, maintenance, and operation of engineering systems, their components, and instruments.
Engineering technology graduates can work in the following fields:
- Automobile industry
- Broadcasting / education
- Chemical processing
- Construction
- Consultants
- Design engineers
- Digital systems
- Managers
- Power generation
- Systems engineers
Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineering is the study of technologies that conserve limited material and energy resources. The two sides to this task are: reducing environmental hazards, and; converting patenting liabilities into energy-related assets.
The possible careers for environmental engineering graduates are:
- College professor
- Consultant
- Ecologist
- Environmental engineer
- Environmental lawyer
- Lecturer
- Pollution control engineer
- Pollution officer
- Research scientist
- Teacher
- Technical writer
Industrial Engineering
Also known as “manufacturing engineering”, industrial engineering is the study of the organization and conduct of manufacturing operations, which include designs manufacturing systems.
Industrial engineering graduates are often found in the following careers:
- College professor
- Engineering management
- Heat-transfer technician
- Industrial consultant / engineer / management / psychologist
- Lawyer
- Plant engineer
- Quality management
- Reliability engineer
- Sales representative
- Technical writer
Mechanical Engineering
Within the mechanical engineering major, you will study the application of engineering principles to mechanical problems, and deal with a wide range of activities including research and development, invention, design, construction or operation, and even the sales of mechanical products.
With a degree in mechanical engineering, you can work as the following:
- Automotive engineer
- College instructor
- Consultant
- Design engineer
- Industrial engineer
- Lawyer
- Mechanical engineer
- Military officer
- Reliability engineer
- Research engineer
- Salesperson
- Technical writer
Metallurgic Engineering
Metallurgic engineering is the study of the structure, properties, performance, and treatment of metals. It includes the processing of ores and minerals, extracting and refining metals by chemical means, and the melting, alloying, and casting of metals.
The possible careers for metallurgic engineering graduates are:
- Chemical engineer
- College instructor
- Foundry manager
- Geologist
- Industrial researcher
- Machinist
- Metallurgical engineer
- Mining engineer
- Petroleum engineer
- Quality control specialist
- Welding engineer
Mining / Mineral Engineering
The mining / mineral engineering major provides you knowledge in the design and building of machines, devices, and structures used to take mineral from the earth.
Upon completion of your degree in mining / mineral engineering, you can work as the following:
- Chemical engineer
- Construction engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Metallurgist
- Mining engineer
- Refinery manager
- Research scientist
- Stress analyst
- Structural engineer
- Technical writer
Software Engineering
The software engineering major combines the essentials of electrical and mechanical engineering, together with fundamentals of computer science, to create software products for use in business, education, science, industry, and entertainment.
As a software engineering graduate, you can be a/an:
- College professor
- Computer animator
- Computer hardware developer
- Computer programmer
- Corporate IT manager
- Entrepreneur
- Software creator / developer / technician
- Systems analyst
- Technical writer
Scholarships for Engineering Students
Funding for higher education, especially overseas, can be a little bit of a bummer especially if you are from an economically disadvantaged family. Good news is that there are plenty of scholarship opportunities that you can apply for. Scholarships and grants opportunities have widely expanded around the globe. People seek these opportunities and compete in them to aid their financial problems in pursuing higher education.
In recent years, scholarships for engineering students, as well as other STEM scholarships for mathematics, technology and science students, have become more recognized and plentiful in number. Below is a list of available engineering scholarships 2019.
- KUT PhD Engineering Scholarships for International Students: Scholarships for engineering students studying towards a PhD at Kochi University of Technology (KUT) in Japan.
- Malaysian International Scholarships (MIS): International scholarships funded by the Malaysian government and awarded to incoming students at Malaysian universities. Priority is given to science and engineering students.
- NUS Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship: A scholarship for outstanding undergraduate students from all Asian countries excluding Singapore, which covers tuition fees, compulsory fees, living costs and more. No separate application is required.
- Universitié Catholique de Louvain International Lhoist Berghmans Master Scholarship: Five merit-based scholarships for international students to study a master’s degree in engineering at the university.
- TU Delft Excellence Scholarships: Scholarship opportunities for geosciences and civil engineering students studying at master’s level at TU Delft in the Netherlands.
- Arkwright Engineering Scholarships: UK registered charity awarding scholarships to high-achieving first-year engineering students in the UK.
- Imperial College London PhD Scholarships in Chemical Engineering: Fully-funded scholarships for outstanding engineering students.
- QMUL International Science and Engineering Excellence Awards: Various UK scholarships for international students to study engineering at Queen Mary University of London in the UK.
- QUEST Undergraduate Scholarships from ICE: UK scholarships for civil engineering students on any ISE-accredited degree program in the UK. Sponsored by the UK Institution of Civil Engineering (ICE).
- University of Manchester Engineering Scholarships: Various scholarships to study engineering at undergraduate level at the University of Manchester, for both domestic and international students.
- University of Strathclyde Engineering Scholarships: Wide selection of UK scholarships for engineering students studying at the University of Strathclyde in Scotland, UK.
- Women’s Engineering Society Awards: Various scholarships for female engineering students studying in the UK.
- AACE International Scholarships: STEM scholarships for full-time students completing a degree in engineering or another STEM subject. Separate funds available for US, Canadian and International students.
- ASCE Samuel Fletcher Tapman Student Chapter Scholarship: Civil engineering scholarships for undergraduate students in the US. Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
- ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships: Various science and engineering scholarship for incoming full-time students at accredited US institutions. Funded by ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
- National GEM Consortium Fellowships: Graduate fellowships and scholarships for engineering students studying at PhD or master’s level at a GEM Member University in the US.
- NEWWA Scholarships: US scholarships from NEWWA (New England Water Works Association), open to engineering students studying at universities in New England in the US.
- SWE Scholarship Program: Scholarships for women in engineering studying in the US. Funded by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
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Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States Scholarship Program
Merit-based graduate scholarships for engineering students and other STEM students to study at selected institutions in the US.
Merit-based scholarships available to women from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) country for research opportunities in partnership with Australian institutions.
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Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Scholarships for women in engineering studying for a doctorate of PhD in aerospace and engineering programs.
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Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
Postgraduate scholarships for women in engineering, science and other STEM-related studies at universities worldwide. Funded by the Schlumberger Foundation.
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