• Open to students of all nationalities
• Must pursue full-time graduate study in electrical engineering
• Study must be at a recognized U.S. engineering school

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

• Award information.
• The Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Scholarship was established in 1939 as a memorial to Charles LeGeyt, in recognition of his valuable contributions to the field of electrical engineering.….
• To be eligible, the student must be a resident of the United States of America, have majored in the field of electrical engineering, and have received a bachelor's degree from an engineering college of recognized standing.….
• The recipient of this scholarship may hold or receive other scholarships for the same academic year. Earnings for work that is directly related to the graduate study is also allowed.….
• Applicants are required to submit certified transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Three letters of recommendation from college/university professors who are familiar with the applicant's work are also required.
• Application guidelines:.
• Complete the entire application form.
• Submit certified transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
• The complete name, title, and address of the reference must be clearly noted on the letter. Letters of recommendation should address the following areas: the applicant's ability to perform graduate work; originality and creativity; character;….
• All application documentation must be received by the first Monday after 30 April each year.
• Notification: Recipients are scheduled to be approved during the June IEEE Board of Directors meeting. Recipients will be notified following the meeting. Then the unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the status of their nomination.

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

• Official transcript or academic record
• Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)