PAUL J. KOESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

    APPLICATION

     

    Paul J. Koessler was chairman of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority when he passed away in July 2008 at the age of 71.  He served on the Board for eight years.

     

    Mr. Koessler was a successful businessman as former president and chief operating officer of Greater Buffalo Press.  He was devoted to Buffalo and Western New York; a very involved civic leader serving on numerous boards and committees.  He was committed to education, donating generously to educational institutions as well as many other philanthropic causes.

     

    Scholarship award of $5,000

     

    This scholarship is sponsored by the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority in conjunction with administrative support from the ASCE Buffalo Section.

     

    This scholarship is open to University at Buffalo Students only.  The applicant must be a junior or senior in the undergraduate Civil Engineering program or enrolled in a graduate program focusing on Transportation or Structural Engineering, with special consideration toward students focused on bridge design.  Proof of enrollment will be required prior to receiving the scholarship funds. 

     

    Please submit the following information to the ASCE Buffalo Section by February 1st to the emails listed: ahutchins@nittec.org and ahintz@pirnie.com.

     

    Name

     

    Permanent Address

     

    Local Address

     

    Email Address

     

    Local Phone Number

     

    Describe your current anticipated field of studies within the Civil Engineering Program and why that field was chosen (limit of 100 words).

     

    Anticipated graduation date

     

    Are you attending or planning on attending a Masters program?

     

    Anticipated date of completion of Masters program.

     

    Describe in 200 words or less why you should be selected for the Scholarship.

     

    Describe community involvement efforts you have participated in.

     

    Please submit a copy of your most recent transcript – Transcripts can be sent directly to the individuals named above.

     

    Provide three references.  Up to one reference can be from a family member, if applicable; however, the other two references need to be from others, such as professors, work supervisors, or other individuals qualified to provide information on the applicant.