Opportunities for Undergraduates
Study Abroad
The Global Education Office (GEO) facilitates international learning opportunities for Mason faculty and students through a diverse array of study abroad programs and engages students in meaningful and life-changing experiences. Plans can take some time to arrange, so talk to your academic advisor as early as possible.
Honors Program
Our department offers an Honors Program in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering that creates a community of outstanding scholars in civil engineering who share a commitment to learning, service, and leadership. The Program is crafted around the civil and infrastructure curriculum and is distinct from the University Honors Curriculum. Entry to the Honors Program is by invitation, extended to students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.80.
Scholarships
We offer multiple scholarships for undergraduates:
- The Michael S. Bronzini Scholarship provides financial assistance for part-time or full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in civil and infrastructure engineering and is based on academic merit and financial need. It's named after Michael Bronzini, Dewberry chair and professor emeritus of the Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering, who retired in 2009.
- The Patton Harris Rust & Associates Scholarship provides financial assistance for part-time or full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in civil and infrastructure engineering and is based on academic merit. Students selected for the scholarship must be residents of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
- The Civil Engineering Institute Scholarship is from the department’s industry advisory group. It provides financial assistance for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in civil and infrastructure engineering while increasing students’ ability to participate in learning experiences through student organizations.
- The Mark H. Houck Scholarship provides financial assistance for part-time or full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in civil and infrastructure engineering and is based on academic merit and financial need. It’s named after Dr. Mark H. Houck, the founding Chairman of the Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering. Dr. Houck retired from his position in 2020 and now holds the title of Professor Emeritus.
More scholarships to come! Connect with your advisor to discuss your different scholarship opportunities.
Build New Worlds
Civil, environmental, and infrastructure engineers work to meet the challenges of society by building cities that can withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods; by creating dynamic transportation systems; and by providing the world with clean drinking water. Civil, environmental, and infrastructure engineers build a more sustainable, resilient, and safer planet for all.
Civil engineers regularly utilize computer-aided design and the most advanced aspects of technology, math, and data-driven science to develop systems and strategies that shape our changing surroundings. If you have a passion for innovation, strive to improve your community, and are interested in making a difference, a career as a civil engineering might be for you!