The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACE International) is an international, non–profit organization founded in 1956 to further the educational and technical interests of cost engineers. AACE International has formalized the application of engineering judgment and scientific principles to cost estimating, cost control, business planning, management science, profitability analysis and project management. AACE International also sponsors conferences, seminars, specialty engineering certification, student scholarships and other educational activities. This Scholarship is sponsored by the local AACEI Atlanta Area Section (Chapter).