Knut Eriksen Leadership and Management Fellowship
Forecasted
Knut Eriksen Leadership and Management Fellowship supports civil engineering students and young engineers in graduate management education to prepare for leadership and executive careers.
Funder: American Society of Civil Engineers
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Amount determined annually from endowment income; up to two fellowships annually
Summary: Supports advanced leadership and management education for civil engineers preparing for leadership, management, and executive careers.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASCE members aged 35 or younger, licensed or pursuing professional engineer licensure.
Description
The Knut Eriksen Leadership and Management Fellowship is administered by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). It supports civil engineering students and young engineers pursuing advanced leadership and management education, such as an MBA or another graduate management degree, in addition to their civil engineering degree. The goal is to prepare recipients for leadership, management, and executive-level careers in civil engineering education and practice.
Established through funds donated by Knut Eriksen in 2022 and instituted by ASCE’s Board of Direction in 2024, the fellowship emphasizes career development and commitment to improving leadership and management practices within the industry. Funding supports tuition, research, living expenses, and academic fees associated with graduate management education.
