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Engineering Student Support
EMPOWERING STUDENTS, ENGINEERING THE FUTURE: THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

At the College of Engineering, we empower our student engineers to build a better tomorrow. With advanced facilities and a dedicated faculty, we provide our students with skills and hands-on experience to make a real impact in the world. From developing new technologies, to conducting cutting-edge research and creating innovative solutions, our students are at the forefront of changing the face of engineering.

We are seeking your help to support these exceptional young minds as they work towards their goals and aspirations. Your generosity will make a tangible difference in their education, helping to provide the resources and support they need to succeed.

By contributing to the College of Engineering Program Enhancement Fund, you will help provide support for scholarships, enabling students who may not otherwise have the financial means to attend UTEP and succeed in their studies. Additionally, you will support hands-on learning opportunities, including internships, co-ops, and research projects, granting them real-world experience and exposure to industry professionals.

Meet Carlos Castañon, a talented mechanical engineering student who has benefitted from the generous support of donors like you. Thanks to engineering scholarship and endowments, Carlos has been able to pursue his passion for engineering without the added pressure of financial stress. Additionally, he has taken advantage of various internship opportunities, including coveted spots in Bayer Corp and Amazon's internship programs. As Carlos works towards his degree, he remains grateful for the opportunities he has been given and is determined to use his education to make a positive impact in the world.

“Gaining hands-on experience in the field of mechanical engineering was critical to my growth and development as student at UTEP. It allowed me to apply engineering concepts that we learn in the classroom to real-world situations. The College of Engineering prepares us for success in our careers. I am so grateful for the opportunities that I’ve been provided to gain practical experience, and I cannot stress enough the importance of these experiences in shaping our future."

Your donation will have a direct and meaningful impact on students like Carlos. From scholarships and fellowships to new equipment and laboratory upgrades, EVERY GIFT COUNTS.  Whether you are alumni, current student, parent, or friend, or simply someone who shares our passion for engineering, your support is critical to our success. We are asking you to consider donating to the College of Engineering Program Enhancement Fund and help us to continue to make a difference in the world by spreading the word to your friends and family and let’s build a stronger network of donors together.

We hope you will raise your pick for engineering students on April 12! Picks UP!


The College of Engineering is also asking donors to support Engineering Faculty and Staff Awards. Click the button below to learn more

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Microsoft Campuswide Challenge – Ultimate Victory
Rise to the top! The three areas with the highest total of gifts by 11:59pm (Mountain Time) on April 12 will receive additional funding from Microsoft. First place: $5,000. Second place: $2,500. Third place: $1,500
Rank Prize Campaign Areas Gifts
1 $5,000 Diamond Club - Softball 279
2 $2,500 Beach Volleyball 190
3 $1,500 LSPI 25th Anniversary Excellence Fund 161
4 UTEP Food Pantry Gift Fund 153
5 KTEP Program Enhancement Fund 116
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Microsoft Campuswide Challenge – Early Bird
Early bird gets the worm! The three Raise Your Pick Giving Day campaign areas to receive the most early-donor gifts by 8pm (Mountain Time) on April 11 will each receive $1,000 from Microsoft.
Rank Prize Campaign Areas Gifts
1 $1,000 KTEP Program Enhancement Fund 56
2 $1,000 UTEP Food Pantry Gift Fund 39
3 $1,000 Business Student Council 24
4 Diamond Club - Softball 23
5 UTEP Endowed Scholarship 20
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Microsoft Campuswide Challenge – Power Hours Part 2
Afternoons are a great time to give back! The Raise Your Pick Giving Day campaign area to raise the most gifts between 2pm and 5pm (Mountain Time) will be awarded $2,000. Thank you to Microsoft for sponsoring this campuswide challenge!
Rank Prize Campaign Areas Gifts
1 $2,000 Diamond Club - Softball 42
2 Beach Volleyball 40
3 LSPI 25th Anniversary Excellence Fund 25
4 Finish First Crew - Track & Field 21
5 UTEP Food Pantry Gift Fund 12
Ended
$5,000
Engineering Student Support Challenge #2
Amplify your impact! Help the Engineering Student Support campaign reach 25 gifts and unlock an additional $5,000 in funding for student engineers. Thank you to Punya Prakash and Vikram Jayaram for sponsoring this giving challenge!
25 / 25 Gifts
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2
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Microsoft Campuswide Faculty & Staff Match
Calling all UTEP Faculty and Staff! Microsoft will match all faculty and staff gifts to Raise Your Pick Giving Day campaign areas, up to a total of $5,000. Give to the area that matters the most to you and double your impact!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Microsoft Campuswide Challenge – Power Hours
The power of Miner Nation is palpable! The three areas that raise the most gifts between 11am and 2pm (Mountain Time) on April 12 will receive additional funding from Microsoft. First place: $3,000. Second place: $2,000. Third place: $1,000
Rank Prize Campaign Areas Gifts
1 $3,000 Beach Volleyball 65
2 $2,000 Diamond Club - Softball 54
3 $1,000 LSPI 25th Anniversary Excellence Fund 51
4 ISSR - Graduate Student Success Gift Fund 38
5 UTEP Food Pantry Gift Fund 28
Ended
$3,000
Engineering Student Support Challenge #1
Make one of the first 10 gifts to the Engineering Student Support campaign to help us unlock $3,000 for engineering students from our generous donors, Punya Prakash and Vikram Jayaram.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$7,000
Engineering Student Support Challenge #3
When the Engineering Student Support campaign reaches 50 gifts, we'll unlock another $7,000 for engineering students. Thank you to Punya Prakash and Vikram Jayaram for sponsoring this giving challenge!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Rank State Gifts
1 TX 54
2 AZ 2
2 CO 2
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