Kentucky Engineering Scholars Program [KESP]
Louisville Southern Indiana Ohio River Bridges Project
Mission:
To increase the number of civil engineers in Kentucky
Objectives:
- Step up communication to students about civil engineering careers
- Create opportunities in Kentucky for minorities in civil engineering
- Provide information about and execute scholarship programs for students, from middle school to college
- Implement college scholarships for civil engineers
FACTS:
- KESP has communicated with more than 2,000 students since 2005
- There are approximately 100 students participating in the KESP
- KESP has provided 30 summer internships from the Bridges Project's various participating engineering companies, Metro Public Works and MSD
- Nine scholarships have been awarded to students from Kentucky State University, the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky
- KESP received three Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scholarships
KESP Student Profile
- Average GPA is 2.5 and ranges from 2.5-3.8
- ACT scores range from 18-32
KESP Offers:
- Summer internships
- Field trips that provide hands on teaching for the students
- Environment that provides critical thinking for students
- Assistance with college opportunities and preparations
For more information about careers in civil engineering and opportunities available through the Kentucky Engineering Scholars Program, contact:
For Middle Schools:
Rohena Miller
For High School and College:
Maurice Sweeney