Dam Safety Scholarship Program
ASDSO's Dam Safety Scholarship Program was established in 1992, recognizing that one of the keys to achieving the association's goals is the development of well-trained technical persons. Through the program, ASDSO annually awards a scholarship to at least one undergraduate junior or senior who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology, or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction, and operation of dams.
As of 2025, ASDSO has awarded more than 50 scholarships totaling more than $280,000.
View History of Scholarship Recipients
ASDSO is currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Program.
At least one scholarship will be awarded, with up to $20,000 in scholarship funds available. A travel stipend to the ASDSO Annual Conference may also be awarded in addition to the scholarship funds. Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and enrolled full-time at the junior or senior level (during the 2025/2026 school year) in an accredited civil engineering program, or a related field as determined by ASDSO, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction, and operation of dams. Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December 2026 or in May/December 2027 will be eligible for the 2026 scholarship.
Basis for Award - Academic Scholarship (minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA needed), Financial Need, Work Experience, Activities, Essay
A complete application will include a complete application form, three letters of recommendation, an essay, and an official transcript.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
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2025-2026 Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Madi Pollei
Brigham Young University
Madi is a senior at Brigham Young University (BYU) and is passionate about advancing dam safety and resilient water infrastructure. She has completed two summer internships in hydrology and hydraulics at Gannett Fleming (now GFT Infrastructure, Inc.), gaining practical experience in dam design and water resource engineering. She also serves as the acting president of Women in Civil Engineering and vice president of Engineers in Business at BYU, reflecting her commitment to leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration.
