How To Apply | Funding Opportunities
ÌýÌýHow To Apply:
Complete the certificate application on the .Ìý You will need to create a login and password to begin the application. In the Certificate Program Details dropdown choose 'Global Engineering'.Ìý A Bachelor's degree and English proficiency is required. You will need to provide your educational background (unofficial transcript), a personal statement, employment history (CV), and oneÌýletterÌýof recommendation.ÌýÌý
International applicants must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score if English is not your native language. The English proficiency requirement will be waived if you have completed at least one semesterÌýof full-time study at an institution inÌýwhere English is the language of instruction orÌýfull-time work experience where English is the official languageÌýat the time you apply, and within two years from your desired admission term. Your transcripts or a letter from the university/employerÌýare used to confirm this. Non-native English speakers should onlyÌýprovide certification of adequately spoken and written English. Preferred scores for each English proficiency exam are: TOEFL= 90 (only internet-based tests accepted) or IELTS = 7.0 or Duolingo = 115
Any student pursuing a relevant graduate degree at ÎÞÂëÊÓƵ may apply for concurrent enrollment in the Mortenson Center Graduate Certificate in Global Engineering. The program includes a hands-on, in-person Practicum.Ìý
- Submit aÌýCertificate Enrollment FormÌýsigned by yourÌýacademic advisor prior to being able to register for Mortenson Center courses.
Earn the certificate by satisfactorily completing 12 credit-hours approved by the Mortenson Center, with a grade of B- or higher in each course or module.
Apply onÌýthe Graduate School site linked below and choose the following in the drop downs:
- Department/Program:Ìý Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
- Degree: Environmental Engineering - Professional MS
- ​Subplan/Track: Global Engineering
Spring Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, October 1
Fall Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, February 1
Apply onÌýthe Graduate School site linked below and choose the following in the drop downs:
- Department/Program:Ìý Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering
- Degree: Civil Engineering - Professional MS
- Subplan/Track: Global Engineering
Spring Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, October 1
Fall Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, February 1
Apply onÌýthe Graduate School site linked below:
In your Personal Statement please note your interest in pursuing the Global Engineering Certificate and summarize any relevant background information and/or experience. Please alsoÌýcomplete the contact us form and choose Global Engineering Certificate as your inquiry topic.Ìý
ÌýÌýFunding Opportunities:
The Mortenson Center provides scholarships for graduate students and research funding opportunities for undergraduate students.Ìý
- We provide substantial scholarships for our the Global Engineering Online Certificate
- $2,500 scholarships for our in-person Practicum program participants
- Fellowships for Ìýranging from $1,000-$2,500 for exceptional PMP & In-person Certificate students
- Full-semester tuition research scholarship for selected PMP students in their third semester
- Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs)
- Teaching Assistantships (TAs)
- Discovery Learn Apprenticeships (DLAs)Ìý
- EIA Bridge Buffs Travel Scholarship
- Engineers Without Borders-CU Matching Funds
The Mortenson Center in Global EngineeringÌýprogram is unique within the Western region of the United States, and offers residents of eligibleÌýÌýa tuition benefit via the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). For more information about the WICHE WRGP, please see the (WICHE) page.ÌýÌýProspective graduate students within the DepartmentÌýof Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) who believe that they are eligible for this program should note this on their online application by marking the appropriate checkbox.Ìý Documentation is required to verify eligibilityÌýand that process is handled directly by theÌýÌýdivision of the Office of the Registrar.
IEFA.org provides information about international financial aid and scholarships and is an independent website.
Under the ColoradoÌýÌý(effective Fall 2023), a student who would not otherwise qualify for in-state tuition and whoÌýwas certified by the director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps Volunteer,Ìýis eligible to be classified as anÌýin-stateÌýstudent for tuition purposes. webform and upload a copy of you 'Certification of Service for Employment Purposes.
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