Chicago Engineers' Foundation of the Union League Club

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Chicago Engineers' Foundation empowers Chicago students to become the next generation of engineers. Visit ChicagoEngineersFoundation.org for more information.

The Chicago Engineers' Foundation programming is three-fold and offers opportunities to students throughout the city of Chicago. The Outreach program brings engineering concepts to K-12 classrooms and youth-serving organizations, inspiring 1,500 students annually with an average of 50 scheduled visits. CEF volunteers visit high schools and elementary schools, nonprofit organizations, scholarship f

airs, and other STEM-related events across Chicago. The Incentive Award program offers merit-based scholarship awards to students who live, or are graduating from a high school, in the city of Chicago. Applicants can be attending a public, charter, or private high school. They must show acceptance to a 4-year accredited engineering program and complete an online application to be considered for a Rising College Freshman award. Incentive Awards are renewable over 4 years of college studies. Annually, the Incentive Award program provides up to $100,000 in financial awards to Chicago students. The Student Success career development program provides college students with tools including resume and interview skills workshops, mentoring, corporate tours, networking, and access to engineering internships nationwide. The programming is open to all award recipients as well as award alumni.

04/08/2026

Calling all golfers, join CEF at Harborside International Golf Center on May 21st for one of the first golf outings of the season, with proceeds supporting learning and scholarship opportunities for students.

This event is generously sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of IFMA. Chicago Engineers' Foundation is honored to be the IFMA Chicago charity partner!

03/26/2026

Calling all high school seniors, the 2026 Incentive Award application cycle is closes April 1st!

If you are a future currently attending a high school in the city of Chicago, AND planning to study in college this fall, apply to be considered for a renewable Chicago Engineers Foundation scholarship award.

Learn about the eligibility requirements and apply now at https://www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org/awards/

03/04/2026

is back in for a limited time, and Chicago Engineers' Foundation has your chance to be in the room where it happens!

Enter CEF's Hamilton Raffle for your chance to win TWO 5th Row seats for the Friday, March 20th performance (a $500 value)!

CIBC Theater I Orchestra Section Row E
Seats 105-106

Tickets are $100 each with proceeds supporting learning and scholarship programs for Chicago students. Get your raffle tickets today!

-The raffle closes on Friday.
-Winner will be drawn on Friday, March 6th at 8:30pm.
-The winner will be contacted via email.
-The digital tickets to the March 20th performance will be transferred to the winner via email.

Don't throw away your shot to win tickets to see Hamilton in Chicago! Get tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hamilton-ticket-raffle

03/03/2026

Save the Date to Hit the Links for 's Future !

Chicago Engineers' Foundation is thrilled to be the beneficiary of the Chicago Chapter of IFMA annual golf outing on Thursday, May 21st at Harborside International Golf Center in .

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are coming soon.

03/01/2026

Chicago Engineers' Foundation completed at the annual Chicago Architecture Center Engineering Fest!

CEF joined dozens of associations, companies, educators, and students to present a day of hands-on activities for hundreds of youth and families. The iconic Willis Tower served as a perfect venue for volunteering professionals to truly inspire the next generation of .

The CEF table connected engineering with art of origami, and offered children of all ages the opportunity to create colorful art pieces that helped them learn concepts ranging from symmetry and structure to creativity, patience, and teamwork.

As comes to an end, thank you to all the who generously share their time throughout the year to inspire the next generation of engineering professionals. If you are looking for opportunities to get involved as a volunteer, check out CEF's upcoming activities at https://www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/ . There is no experience necessary to volunteer, and whether you can share a day or just an hour, your participation can have a big impact for future generations of engineers!

02/27/2026

is coming to and Chicago Engineers' Foundation has your chance to be in the room where it happens!

Enter CEF's Hamilton Raffle for your chance to win TWO 5th Row seats for the Friday, March 20th performance (a $500 value)!

CIBC Theater I Orchestra Section Row E
Seats 105-106

Tickets are $100 each with proceeds supporting learning and scholarship programs for Chicago students.

-Winner will be drawn on Friday, March 6th at 8:30pm.
-The winner will be contacted via email.
-The digital tickets to the March 20th performance will be transferred to the winner via email.

Don't throw away your shot to win tickets to see Hamilton in Chicago! Get tickets today at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hamilton-ticket-raffle

02/26/2026

The Engineering Focus Luncheon was an amazing celebration of in !. Guests joined Chicago Engineers' Foundation for this annual tradition hosted at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Thank you to all of this year's sponsors including Goldman Wagner Vilá (GWV Engineers, Inc.), TYLin, Broadway Electric Inc., Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., CC Johnson & Malhotra, Cempel International Transportation Consulting, Dearborn Architects, GFT, Golden Square, HNTB.

Special thanks to Jason Osborn of the Illinois Department of Transportation for delivering an insightful and engaging keynote presentation about the present and future of Illinois' railroad network.

02/23/2026

It's !

Stay tuned for exciting updates about CEF's Engineering Focus Luncheon on 2.25, volunteer opportunities, and catch Chicago Engineers' Foundation at Engineering Fest this Saturday with the Chicago Architecture Center.

Let's celebrate how across and help empower the next generation of professionals!

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02/19/2026

RSVP for the Luncheon, Enter to Win Tickets to See Hamilton in , and MORE in the latest edition of the E-newsletter https://tinyurl.com/49mm4ewe

02/13/2026

is just two weeks away!

Make your plans to celebrate in with the Chicago Engineers' Foundation at the annual Engineering Focus Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25th. Join industry professionals, educators, community leaders and students at the Union League Club of Chicago for a special look at the future of intermodal transportation in , featuring keynote speaker Jason Osborn of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Special thanks to event sponsors Goldman Wagner Vilá (GWV Engineers, Inc.), Cempel International Transportation Consulting, and HNTB for supporting this event.

Get details, sponsorship information, and reserve tickets at https://tinyurl.com/ncestddj

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02/12/2026

Chicago Engineers' Foundation is honored to be an Epstein Community Foundation grant recipient. Thank you for empowering 's future with CEF!

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65 W Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60604

Website

https://chicagoengineersfoundation.org/

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