Scholarship Application Information
The Barclay R. Brown Foundation is developing scholarship opportunities to support students, emerging professionals and future leaders pursuing work in systems engineering, artificial intelligence, quality management and related systems fields. Grant opportunities may also be offered as those programs are developed.
Application details will be shared as scholarship opportunities are finalized. Interested applicants may also complete the Scholarship Interest Form to share their background and potential support needs.
Application InformationScholarship Details Are Being Developed
The Foundation is currently shaping its scholarship application process and developing future grant opportunities to ensure support is aligned with Barclay’s legacy, the Foundation’s areas of focus and the needs of future systems thinkers.
Scholarship support may be connected to education, research, professional development, conference participation, technical communities, student competitions or other learning experiences that help people grow in the fields Barclay helped shape.
As opportunities become available, this page will include important information about eligibility, application requirements, deadlines, review criteria and how to apply.
Application ProcessWhat Applicants Can Expect
Future scholarship application information may include:
Eligibility guidelines
Areas of study or professional focus
Application deadlines
Required materials
Award details
Selection criteria
Review process
Contact information for questions
The Foundation’s goal is to create a thoughtful, clear and accessible process for applicants whose work reflects curiosity, responsibility, disciplined thinking and a commitment to meaningful impact.
Scholarship FocusFields Connected to Barclay’s Legacy
Scholarship and future grant opportunities may support applicants pursuing learning, research or professional development in areas connected to Barclay’s work.
Systems Engineering
Supporting students and emerging professionals who are learning to understand complexity, connect disciplines and design better systems.
Artificial Intelligence
Advancing thoughtful learning in responsible AI, AI for systems engineering and the future role of intelligent technologies in complex systems.
Quality Management
Encouraging work that improves systems, processes and outcomes through disciplined thinking, technical rigor and purposeful improvement.
Additional scholarship focus areas may include model-based systems engineering, digital engineering, systems thinking, responsible innovation, technical leadership, professional society participation and student competitions.
Interested in Future Scholarship Support?
The Barclay R. Brown Foundation is gathering information from students, educators, emerging professionals and others who may be interested in future scholarship, grant or professional development support.
Complete the Scholarship Interest Form to share your background, area of focus and the type of support you may be seeking.