The Freeman Fund was established in 1924 by John R. Freeman, Past President and Honorary Member, ASCE. The Freeman Fellowship may be presented annually to graduate civil engineering students, who will use the fellowship for tuition, research, and living expenses. The purpose of the fellowship is to further the education of worthy students in hydraulic engineering. At the time of application, the applicant must be a member of the Society of any grade and in good standing at the time of application and award. Previous recipients of the fellowship are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility are satisfied. Applicants must submit a description of the proposed research and its objectives, signed by an institutional representative indicating proposed research is acceptable. A minimum of two recommendation letters are also required, one of which must be from a faculty member. Selection is based on (a) technical and social value of the proposed research. Preference is given to research which will contribute to the solution of conflicting engineering issues involving social, economic, environmental, or political concerns or compromises; (b) ability of the proposed research to meet the overall objective of the fellowship; (c) relevant professional experience, previous research or course of study either as a practitioner or in academia; (d) prior contribution to the engineering profession and/or the hydraulic engineering. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the American Society of Civil Engineers for more information.