The Modjeski and Masters (M&M) “Masters of the Trade” Scholarship is dedicated to honoring the legacy of our founder, Mr. Ralph Modjeski, renowned as one of “America’s greatest bridge builders.” With a career defined by innovation and technical excellence, Mr. Modjeski engineered over 30 major bridges across the contiguous United States, Canada, and Alaska. Among his notable achievements, he engineered worlds only 360-degree swing bridge, the longest suspension bridge (twice), longest cantilever bridge, longest "Rall"-type bascule bridge, and many early reinforced concrete bridges and long span simple trusses. He was the recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees including a doctorate in engineering from Illinois State University (1911), the Franklin Medal (1923), a doctorate honoris causa from Lwów Polytechnic (1929), and the prestigious John Fritz Medal (1930). Mr. Modjeski’s unwavering integrity, expertise, and commitment to his craft continue to inspire the work of Modjeski and Masters to this day.
In honor of Modjeski’s extraordinary contributions, M&M is offering scholarships of up to $2,500 to five deserving students pursuing a degree in Engineering. This scholarship is for students who embody the values of integrity, personal growth, dedication, and academic achievement—qualities that Ralph Modjeski exemplified throughout his career. The scholarship aims to support those who are committed to advancing their education and following in his footsteps to make a significant impact in the field of engineering.
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
-Undergraduate students must be enrolled full time, majoring in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Construction Management from an ABET
accredited college or university
-Master’s students must be enrolled at least part time, majoring in Civil/Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and/or Construction Management from an ABET
accredited college or university
-Demonstrated academic achievement with at least a 3.0 GPA
Application deadline: August 1st, 2025
More details at: https://modjeski.com/insights/2025-scholarship/