Melbourne, Fla, May 27, 2022 – BRPH, a nationally ranked architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firm, announced today it will award eight $1,000 college scholarships to minority students majoring in architecture and engineering. The firm established the Future Achievers Scholarship program last year, offering six awards of $1,000.
“We created our scholarship program last year to encourage and support well-deserving ethnically diverse students to pursue their dreams of earning an architecture or engineering degree,” said Janie McDermott, BRPH vice president, chief human resources officer, principal. “Our firm’s culture is built upon mentorship, and we take seriously our role in training the next generation. We hope these bright young scholars will one day join the BRPH team.”
To qualify, students must be ethnically diverse, maintain a 3.0 or above grade point average; be enrolled in college as a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student; major in architecture or civil, structural, electrical or mechanical engineering; and be a citizen or legal resident of the United States. A 500-word essay on the topic of dignity and respect also is required. Qualified students may apply online at: https://www.myscholarship.app/brph. Deadline for application is July 31, 2022. Winners will be announced after Sept. 30, 2022.
ABOUT BRPH – BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) company providing solutions to mission-driven clients’ most challenging programs. Drawing from its technical AEC talent, the firm partners with clients in the education, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, entertainment, and hospitality markets to identify gaps in their program delivery and to create innovative solutions. Founded in 1964 to support America’s space program, BRPH is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms and has completed a wide range of projects across the United States and throughout the world. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, BRPH operates regional offices in Orlando; South Florida; Atlanta; Charleston, South Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama; Seattle; Phoenix; and Palmdale, California. For more information, visit www.brph.com.
