Nils "Rik" Nilsson, PE, F.NSPE, is establishing the Nilsson Family Scholarship Fund to benefit exceptional Northeast Ohio students with financial need. This new scholarship honors the Nilsson family's enduring commitment to education and service and is dedicated to the memory of Rik's father, Vincent Nilsson, PE. Rik's vision is to support aspiring engineers who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a desire to make a positive impact through engineering. The scholarship will support promising students with strong aptitude in math, science, and technical subjects who may lack the financial means to pursue an engineering degree. Funds may be applied toward college tuition and required instructional materials, including textbooks. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior. They must meet the minimum SAT (Math-600, Reading or Composition-500) or ACT (Math-29, English-25) test scores as set by the National Society of Professional Engineers. They will achieve freshman, sophomore, junior or senior college status when the scholarship is distributed. Applicants will be evaluated on "General Criteria" as well as activities, leadership or work experiences, membership and activity in professional and technical societies and honors won, and financial need. Applicants must submit a personal evaluation or recommendation from the dean of their engineering college or the chairperson of their department. This recommendation should verify the applicant's academic standing, evaluate their potential for success after graduation, and comment on their personal attributes. Applicants may attach any supplemental information they feel would help the committee evaluate their application. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Engineers Foundation of Ohio for more information.