The Grand Challenge Scholars Program Awards
Our Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GSCP) is the only undergraduate program of its kind in Idaho, designed to prepare students to solve the 14 Grand Challenges of Engineering in the 21st century. These challenges were established by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) as goals for improving life on this planet.
The University of Idaho College of Engineering is committed to the Grand Challenge Scholars Program — a combined curricular and extra-curricular program with five components designed to prepare students to address the 14 Grand Challenges of Engineering in the 21st century. We offer a minimum of three prestigious named awards annually including the DeVlieg Scholar, the Gary Dau Scholar, and the Richard T and Bonnie L. Jacobsen Scholar.
DeVlieg Scholar
Funded through the DeVlieg Foundation, this scholar program promotes educational hands-on experiences with emphasis in science, engineering, renewable energy and preservation of natural resources.
Gary Dau Scholar
Established in memory of 1956 alumnus Gary Dau, the program helps students pursue creative problem-solving and gain skills to approach engineering challenges with innovative thinking.
Richard T and Bonnie L. Jacobsen Scholar
Established in honor of late U of I College of Engineering alumnus, professor, chair and dean Richard Jacobsen, the Jacobsen Scholar program helps fund engineering students engaging in faculty research.
Questions?
Email GCSP Program Director Katie Schiffelbein kschiffelbein@uidaho.edu.