Scholarships & Funding for Online Engineering Degrees
Ways to pay for an online engineering degree, and the awards we have verified on official university pages (41 so far). A listing never means that every student or program qualifies, and the existence of assistantships or scholarships does not make a program “fully funded”. Campus assistantships are not assumed to be open to distance students — where a university says whether an award applies to online students, the listing shows it. Distance, engineering and lab fees are listed on each program page when published. For doctoral programs, see funding for distance engineering PhD students.
Scholarships
Awards a university or department funds. Eligibility, amounts and renewal rules are set by the university; most are competitive. Admission does not mean an award.
North Star Promise Scholarship
St. Cloud State University — Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Online) · Bachelor's
Covers remaining tuition and fees after other aid for eligible Minnesota residents
Eligibility: Eligible Minnesota residents (residency, family income, enrollment status)
Source: degree.stcloudstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Engineering in Robotics (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Science in Computer Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Stevens Institute of Technology — Master of Science in Software Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Applicants to fully online graduate degree or certificate programs, part-time or full-time
Source: stevens.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate School scholarships (out-of-state tuition waivers)
Texas Tech University — Online CE Master's Degree (MS in Civil Engineering) · Master's
out-of-state tuition waivers for the full year
Eligibility: Must be enrolled in the Fall term
Source: depts.ttu.edu · verified October 12, 2026MEng in BioE donor scholarships
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Master of Engineering in Bioengineering (Online) · Master's
small scholarships
Eligibility: Newly admitted students, based on outstanding applications
Source: bioengineering.illinois.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fellowships
Merit-based graduate awards, usually competitive and most common at doctoral level. A fellowship's value and length are what the university publishes — nothing more is assumed.
None verified yet.
Assistantships
Teaching or research positions that pay a stipend and/or tuition in exchange for work. That assistantships exist does not mean every student receives one.
Graduate assistantships (RA/TA)
Iowa State University — Civil Engineering - Master's (Online M.Engr. or M.S.) · Master's
Eligibility: Considered for MS/thesis and PhD applicants; MEng is not considered.
Source: grad-college.iastate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Kennesaw State University — Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Students enrolled in on-campus classes
Source: campus.kennesaw.edu · verified October 12, 2026Purdue University — Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: On-campus students only
Source: engineering.purdue.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Not eligible for assistantships
Source: sdsmt.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate assistantships
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Non-thesis (in-person or online) option: not eligible for assistantships
Source: sdsmt.edu · verified October 12, 2026Teaching/research assistantships, fellowships and scholarships
Texas A&M University — Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering (Online) · PhD
Eligibility: Exceptional incoming graduate students
Source: engineering.tamu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Teaching/research assistantships, fellowships and scholarships
Texas A&M University — Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (Online) · PhD
Eligibility: Exceptional incoming graduate students
Source: engineering.tamu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Assistantships not available to professional master's students
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Professional master's students are not eligible for teaching or research assistantships.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate research/teaching assistantships (GRA/GTA) with tuition waivers
University of North Dakota — PhD in Civil Engineering (Online) · PhD
Eligibility: Described for Civil Engineering PhD students generally
Source: und.edu · verified October 12, 2026Departmental assistantships or fellowships
University of Washington — Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAE) · Master's
Not offered to MAE students
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: The department does not offer assistantships or fellowships to MAE students.
Source: aa.washington.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition waivers
Tuition remission without a separate stipend unless the university says otherwise.
None verified yet.
Tuition discounts and special rates
Reduced rates for groups such as alumni, military members or employees of partner organizations.
Faculty/staff discount
Capitol Technology University — PhD in Astronautical Engineering (Online) · PhD
20% tuition discount
Eligibility: High school and community college full-time faculty and full-time staff
Source: captechu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Oklahoma State University — Engineering Technology: Mechatronics and Robotics, MS - Online · Master's
in-state tuition
Eligibility: Residents of listed southern states
Source: osuonline.okstate.edu · verified October 12, 2026Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
University of Idaho — Civil Engineering, M.Engr. (online through Engineering Outreach) · Master's
out-of-state tuition waiver
Eligibility: qualifying applicants
Source: uidaho.edu · verified October 12, 2026Master of Engineering in Robotics Tuition Awards Program
University of Maryland — Master of Engineering in Robotics Engineering (Online) · Master's
Eligibility: Open to graduating Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor students
Source: mage.umd.edu · verified October 12, 2026Wisconsin Resident Scholarship
$100 per credit, automatic
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Wisconsin residents
Source: pdc.wisc.edu · verified October 12, 2026Wisconsin Resident Scholarship
$100 per credit, automatic
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Wisconsin residents
Source: pdc.wisc.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Employer tuition assistance
Programs where an employer pays part of tuition, sometimes through a university partnership. Terms are set by the employer — common for working engineers studying online.
None verified yet.
Military benefits and rates
Military tuition rates or benefits a university publishes. Eligibility is set by the university and the benefit program.
Military servicemember tuition (active duty)
Capitol Technology University — PhD in Astronautical Engineering (Online) · PhD
$875 per credit
Eligibility: Active-duty military servicemembers
Source: captechu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Military tuition assistance rate
University of Arizona — Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Arizona Online) · Bachelor's
$250 per credit for any bachelor's degree
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Active military
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 12, 2026Military tuition assistance rate
University of Arizona — Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (Arizona Online) · Bachelor's
$250 per credit for any bachelor's degree
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: Active military
Source: online.arizona.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Grants
Need-based aid that does not have to be repaid. Eligibility depends on the student, the program and the institution.
None verified yet.
Other funding
Other published funding arrangements.
No program scholarships or funding
Purdue University — Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Source: engineering.purdue.edu · verified October 12, 2026No program scholarships or funding
Purdue University — Master's in Biomedical Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as open to distance students
Source: engineering.purdue.edu · verified October 12, 2026No department funding for master's students
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: The department does not provide funding for master's students.
Source: colorado.edu · verified October 12, 2026College of Engineering Achievement Awards
University of Florida — Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Online, UF EDGE) · Master's
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Cannot be applied to online course tuition and fees
Source: ece.ufl.edu · verified October 12, 2026Self-funded program
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Students are not eligible for tuition-waiver-generating assistantships.
Source: ece.illinois.edu · verified October 12, 2026Self-funded program
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Online) · Master's
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Students are not eligible for tuition-waiver-generating assistantships.
Source: mechse.illinois.edu · verified October 12, 2026No departmental funding for non-thesis MS
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: MS non-thesis students are not eligible for department funding.
Source: catalog.illinois.edu · verified October 12, 2026Departmental assistantships or fellowships
University of Maryland — Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (Online) · Master's
Not provided
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: The program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships; FAFSA aid available to eligible citizens and permanent residents.
Source: academiccatalog.umd.edu · verified October 12, 2026Departmental assistantships or fellowships
University of Maryland — Master of Engineering in Bioengineering (Online) · Master's
Not provided
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: The program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships; FAFSA aid available to eligible citizens and permanent residents.
Source: academiccatalog.umd.edu · verified October 12, 2026Departmental assistantships or fellowships
University of Maryland — Master of Engineering in Robotics Engineering (Online) · Master's
Not provided
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: The program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships; FAFSA aid available to eligible citizens and permanent residents.
Source: academiccatalog.umd.edu · verified October 12, 2026Departmental assistantships or fellowships
University of Maryland — Master of Engineering in Software Engineering (Online) · Master's
Not provided
Stated as open to distance students
Eligibility: The program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships; FAFSA aid available to eligible citizens and permanent residents.
Source: academiccatalog.umd.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition exemptions and university grants
University of Washington — Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Construction Engineering · Master's
Not available to fee-based students
Stated as not open to distance students
Eligibility: Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or university grants.
Source: constructionengineering.uw.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Loans
Money that must be repaid with interest. Loans are not scholarships and are listed separately.
None verified yet.
Guides
Universities and award providers can submit a scholarship for review through the contact form. We publish it only after checking the official page.