Amount: $500 - $5,000 (prize money for winning teams)
Deadline: Varies by regional competition
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The National Concrete Canoe Competition challenges civil engineering students to design, build, and race canoes made entirely of concrete. It promotes innovative design, construction skills, and teamwork.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- ASCE student chapter members
- Participate as a team from an accredited civil engineering program
Required Materials
- Design report
- Oral presentation
- Race performance
Timeline
Regional competitions typically held in spring. National competition in June.
Tips
Focus on both the engineering design and the practical construction aspects. Strong teamwork and presentation skills are crucial. Pay attention to both the technical report and the aesthetics of the canoe.