Your Engagement and Support Make a Difference!

Please consider helping the GVSU Padnos College of Engineering provide a high-quality learning experience for today’s students—and tomorrow’s professionals—by sharing your treasures through financial support.

While we are fortunate to have several scholarship funds that have been established to maintain the special elements of our programs, help support our continued growth, and assist our students, the PCE is currently only able to support about 10% of our students. In times of ever-rising education costs, your support could help us grow these funds, support many more students, and provide the same outstanding experience each of our alumni had while studying at GVSU. 

Search for scholarships for which you feel the greatest connection through the Find a Fund web page, or follow the program-specific links below.


Historically Black College/University (HBCU) / Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Pipeline Consortium Scholarship Fund

HBCU/HSI Pipeline students visit GVSU engineering laboratories

About the Fund

The HBCU/HSI Pipeline Consortium Scholarship was established to assist students who transferred or graduate from institutions with a collaborative articulation agreement between Grand Valley State University with the cost of their education. This scholarship will prepare students for successful careers, and help diversify the talent pipeline for West Michigan employers.

Click here for more information on the HBCU/HSI Pipeline Consortium


Engineering Student Experience Fund

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About the Fund

This fund supports student and faculty development through project-based learning and participation in professional engineering societies. Supported activities may include: students’ projects, regional and national competitions, conferences, and workshops.


Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering Endowment

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About the Fund

Designated for academic purposes by the College of Engineering and Computing. 


Dr. Eric L. Van Fleet Occupational and Safety and Health Endowed Scholarship

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About the Fund

In recognition of his achievements and commitment to Grand Valley, the university created an endowment scholarship to honor Dr. Eric Van Fleet, who led the OSH program for 17 years. Dr. Van Fleet guided our program through its formative years and helped put it on the path to distinction. He was instrumental in helping our OSH program achieve ISHM recognition and was widely recognized for his contributions to our field. 

 


Engineering Endowment Fund

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About the Fund

All GVSU students pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree must complete the integrated cooperative education program. The co-op program has led to national recognition and a 100% job placement for our graduates.

Proceeds from this fund will assist in underwriting the costs of developing and maintaining the relationships and infrastructure needed to support our co-op program. 

Click here for more information on the Engineering Endowment Fund


Innovation Design Center

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About the Fund

Support is needed for the Innovation Design Center for Engineering. Grand Valley is the primary talent pipeline for engineers in our region. Community demand has led to a 40% growth rate in Grand Valley’s engineering program over the past few years, and we have outgrown current facilities.

Click here for more information on the Innovation Design Center


Children's Mobility Support Fund

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About the Fund

This fund supports children’s mobility service projects completed by the College of Engineering and Computing.


STEPS (Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview) Camp

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About the Fund

STEPS (Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview) Camp engages 7th grade students in a week-long program that centers on flight as a topic and encourages students’ interest in science, technology and engineering.

Click here for more information on STEPS Camp

A Link to Give

Give now to STEPS Camp!


Solar Racing Team

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About the Fund

Support engineering students involved in GVSU Solar Racing. The team designs and builds a solar racecar that will compete at the Formula Sun Grand Prix and the American Solar Challenge against teams from around the world.

Click here for more information on the Solar Racing Team


Tau Beta Pi Honors Society Fund

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About the Fund

Support the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, which gives honors to junior and senior undergraduate engineering students who display exemplary characteristics and academic achievement.

 

Click here for more information on the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society


West Michigan FIRST Robotics Endowment

West Michigan FIRST Robotics competition

About the Fund

Established by friends and family of Ken Platteschorre, this endowment supports the FIRST Robotics program in West Michigan coordinated by GVSU. “Not many people can say they inspired hundreds of students to pursue STEM-related careers over two decades but Ken did exactly that. It gives us great joy and pride to know that this endowment will continue to give back to FIRST students." -Chris Schorre (brother)

Click here for more information on West Michigan FIRST Robotics


Seymour & Esther Padnos College of Engineering Dean’s Special Project Fund

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About the Fund

Donations to the PCE Dean’s Special Project Fund support events, projects, and programs that encourage experiential learning and prepare students for careers in engineering.

 


Occupational Safety and Health Management Scholarship

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About the Fund

Give to support scholarship funding for Occupational Safety and Health Majors. Since 1990, GVSU's OSHM majors average two academic scholarship winners per year.

Click here for more information on the Occupational Safety and Health Management Scholarship 


Formula SAE Racing Team

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About the Fund

The GVSU Formula SAE Racing Team supports students by enabling them to apply classroom theories, engineering design, and project management skills in a challenging competition.

Click here for more information on the Formula SAE Racing Team


Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Young Professionals Endowed Scholarship

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About the Fund

Established by the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) to encourage and assist students pursuing careers in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). 

Click here for more information on the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Young Professionals Endowed Scholarship


Medical Mask Project

Medical Mask

About the Fund

Faculty, staff, and students from the Grand Valley State University School of Engineering (SOE) and applied Medical Device Institute (aMDI), along with members of their families, banded together to design and sew approximately 1,000 facial masks in response to the shortage of supplies for medical professionals responding to the coronavirus outbreak. The masks were donated to American Family Care urgent care, Cherry Health System, Beacon Networks, as well as other institutes and individuals in need. A gift of any size is appreciated to support the resources needed for this project!

Click here for more information on the Medical Mask Project




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