Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation

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Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation

PO Box 930
Dearborn, MI 48121-0930
Ph: (313)425-3300
Fax: (313)425-3411
Free: 800-733-4763
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/smeefhtml.pl?/foundation/ foundation_hp.htm&&&SEF&

Walt Bartram Memorial Education Awards (Region 12 and Chapter 119) (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote higher education to students from New Mexico, Arizona or Southern California. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior enrolling as a full-time college or university student; must be a current SME Chapter member (except high school students); must pursue a degree in manufacturing engineering or related field in New Mexico, Arizona or Southern California; have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to the applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Caterpillar Scholars Award (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in their college education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a degree program in manufacturing engineering in the U.S. or Canada; must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours (minority applicants may apply as incoming freshmen); have GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who participated in a STEPS camp.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Applicants must contact the Foundation for applications.

Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To promote higher education to students. Focus: Manufacturing; Technology. Qualif.: Applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled fulltime in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or technology; have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given, but not limited to, the students in the state of Florida.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: In memory of Arthur and Gladys Cervenka.

Chapter 4 - Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students to continue their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Engineering, Industrial. Qua-lif.: Applicant must pursue a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must reside and attend an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. Criteria: Scholarship committee will give special considerations for: First preference: applicants who are Chapter 4 members (spouses, children or grandparents); Second preference: applicants who reside within Wisconsin counties (Milwaukee, Ozau-kee, Washington and Waukesha); Third preference: applicants who reside within the state of Wisconsin.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or housing only. Number Awarded: 2. One to a graduating senior, and another to a current undergraduate student. To Apply: Visit the website for the Scholarship Application Process.

Chapter 6 Fairfield County Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Technology. Qualif.: Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled full-time in a degree program in manufacturing, technology, or a closely related field in the U.S. or Canada; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given, but not limited to, applicants residing in the eastern part of the U.S.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 17 - St. Louis Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students who wish to pursue their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time undergraduate in a manufacturing engineering, industrial technology or other manufacturing related degree program; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient selection is based on: First preference: residing within the boundaries of St. Lewis Chapter 17; Second preference: residing within the state of Missouri.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 23 - Quad Cities Iowa/Illinois Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be an undergraduate student or entering freshman pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field on an accredited college or university in Iowa or Illinois; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on: First preference: a child/grandchild/step child of a registered SME member or student member; Second preference: residing and attending college or university at Iowa or Illinois; Third preference: attending a college located in Iowa or Illinois.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 31 - Peoria Endowed Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology or a manufacturing related degree program at Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois) or Illinois University (Normal, Illinois); have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on: First preference: a North Central Peoria-Chapter 31 member (spouse/child/grandchild); Second preference: an Illinois Central College transfer student; Third preference: SME student chapter members.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 52 - Wichita Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicants must pursue an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology or industrial technology at an accredited public or private college or university in Kansas, Oklahoma or Missouri; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on: First preference: a child/grandchild/relative of a current SME Wichita Chapter No. 52 member; Second preference: resident of Kansas, Oklahoma or Missouri; Third preference: applicants planning to attend college or university at the state of Kansas.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 56 - Fort Wayne Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicant must pursue an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology or industrial technology at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on: First preference: a child/grandchild of a current SME Fort Wayne Chapter No. 56 member; Second preference: a SME student member of student chapters that SME Fort Wayne Chapter No. 56 sponsor; Third preference: residents of Indiana; Fourth preference: planning to attend a college or university in the state of Indiana.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 63 - Portland James E. Morrow Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a student pursuing a career in manufacturing or any related field; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipient is selected based on: First preference: a child/grandchild/step child of a current Chapter 63 member; Second preference: a SME student chapter member in Oregon or southwest Washington; Third preference: applicants planning to attend school in Oregon or southwest Washington; Fourth preference: applicants residing within Oregon and Washington.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 63 - Portland Uncle Bud Smith Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a student pursuing a career in manufacturing or any related field; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: selection is based on: First preference: a child/grandchild/step child of a current Chapter 63 member; Second preference: a SME student chapter member in Oregon or southwest Washington; Third preference: planning to attend school in Oregon or southwest Washington; Fourth preference: applicants residing within Oregon and Washington.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 67 - Phoenix Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students to continue college. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enroll in a manufacturing program technology course; or an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a manufacturing engineering technology, manufacturing technology, industrial technology or related program at an accredited college or university in Arizona; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or housing only. To Apply: Visit the website for the Scholarship Application Process.

Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in New Mexico to attend college. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a freshman or undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field at an accredited college or university in New Mexico; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Scholarship committee will give consideration to: First preference: a child/grandchild/step child of a current Chapter 93 member; Second preference: an SME student member attending New Mexico university; Third preference: resident of the state of New Mexico; Fourth preference: student planning to attend an engineering college or university in the state of New Mexico; Fifth preference: student planning to pursue an associate's degree.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online Scholarship Application Process.

Chapter 198 - Downriver Detroit Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Industrial engineering. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled full-time seeking an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited public or private college/university in the state of Michigan; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on: First preference: a child/grandchild of a current SME Downriver Chapter No. 198 member; Second preference: a SME student member of student chapter that SME Downriver Chapter No. 198 sponsors; Third preference: applicants who are residents of Michigan; Fourth preference: applicants who plan to attend a college/university in the state of Michigan.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 311 - Tri City Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in Michigan to attend college. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicants must pursue a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology engineering or related field; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Scholarship committee will give consideration to: First preference: residents of Michigan; Second preference: students enrolled in a college or university in Michigan.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees and tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online Scholarship Application Process.

Chapter One - Detroit Founding Chapter Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduate or undergraduate students enrolled full-time or part-time in a manufacturing, manufacturing engineering technology or any related degree or certificate program in the following institutions: Wayne State University, Student Chapter S004; Lawrence Technological University, Student Chapter S011; University of Detroit-Mercy, Student Chapter S081; Focus: Hope, Center for Advanced Technologies, Student Chapter S279; Henry Ford Community College, Student Chapter S331; Macomb Community College, Student Chapter S071; University of Michigan - Dearborn, Student Chapter S326. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and must demonstrate good character and leadership. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who are active in SME Student Chapter activities at their respective institutions or SME-Detroit Chapter One - The Founding Chapter.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. Number Awarded: 3. One award for three academic levels (Associates, Baccalaureate, Graduate). To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Chapter 116 - Kalamazoo - Roscoe Douglas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at the Western Michigan University; must have completed at least 30 college credit hours; be pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: The scholarship is named after the professor of emeritus of mechanical engineering Roscoe H. Douglas at Western Michigan University.

Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Engineering; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Candidates must be SME Student Chapter members; must be nominated by their faculty advisors; must be enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate students; must be in manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, technical or related majors. Criteria: Preference is given to candidates who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Candidates must submit a completed Nomination/Application form; a recommendation letter from the faculty advisor; a resume; transcripts. Deadline: February 1. Contact: SME Foundation at 313-425-3300.

Connie and Robert T. Gunter Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or technology; must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours; must have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: Started in 1997.

Gene Haas Foundation Manufacturing Technology Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage students to attend the “Careers in Technology” event. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology or a related field; must have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; must attend the SME Great lakes Advanced Productivity Careers in Technology. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who pursue degrees in the state of Michigan and from a school in the state of Michigan.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Applicants must use the on-line SME-EF scholarship application process to apply.

Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a degree seeking program in manufacturing engineering, technology or related field at an approved Colorado college (Colorado State University or University of Colorado); must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours; must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who will best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. Established in 1979.

Henry Ford Academy Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students to attend college. Focus: Engineering; Technology. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Henry Ford Academy pursuing a bachelor/associate degree in engineering or technology at an accredited college or university in the U.S.; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Applicants who attend University of Michigan-Dearborn will be given preference.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Applicants must submit two reference letters, one from a Henry Ford Academy instructor.

Remarks: Renewal of scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0.

Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Technology. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled full-time undergraduate students in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology, or related field in the U.S. or Canada; must be female; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; have completed at least 30 college credits; pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing technology. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: The scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus of Engineering Lucile B. Kaufman at Arizona State University.

Wayne Kay Co-op Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program in the U.S. or Canada; must be working through a co-op program in a manufacturing related environment; must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence related to manufacturing engineering or technology that may include a project completed for the applicant's employer. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process. Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from their employer and a letter of support from a faculty at their college or university.

E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students to attend college. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing or related field at a two year Community College or trade school in the U.S. or Canada; freshman or sophomore with less than 60 college credit hours completed and pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering or technology; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online Scholarship Application Process.

E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors to attend college. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who commits to enroll as a full-time freshman in a manufacturing engineering or technology program at an accredited college or university; have an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for high school senior year. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online Scholarship Application Process.

Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Technology. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled full-time undergraduate students in a degree program in manufacturing engineering, technology, or related field in the U.S. or Canada; must have completed at least 30 college credit hours; must be pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering or technology; must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Clarence and Josephine Myers Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Industrial engineering. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduate or undergraduate student pursuing an associate, bachelor or graduate degree in manufacturing, machinable or industrial engineering in the state of Indiana; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Applicants who plan to attend or are currently attending a college/university in Indiana; who attended Arsenal Technological High School in Indianapolis; SME student members of SME Chapter 37 sponsored chapters; a children/grandchildren of a current SME Chapter 37 member, will be given special consideration by the Scholarships Committee.

Funds Avail.: $1,000; Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: In memory of Josephine and Clarence J. Myers.

North Central (Region 9) Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Engineering, Industrial. Qualif.: Applicant must be an enrolled full-time undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering or industrial engineering or industrial technology at a two- or four-year college/university within the North Central Region (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and upper peninsula of Michigan); have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is based on: First preference: applicants who are SME members, their spouses or children/grandchildren from the North Central Region; Second Preference: applicants who reside in North Central Region (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and upper peninsula of Michigan).

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Edward S. Roth Manufacturing Engineering Scholarships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students to attend college. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen; must be a graduating high school senior or a current full-time graduate or undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited school (California Polytechnic State University, CA; California State Polytechnic University, CA; University of Miami, FL; Bradley University, IL; Central State University, OH; Miami University, OH; Boston University, MA; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA; University of Massachusetts, MA; St. Cloud State University, MN; The University of Texas - Pan American, TX; Brigham Young University, UT; Utah State University, UT); must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants with demonstrated financial need, minority students, and students participating in a Co-Op program.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only.

Prof. George Schneider, Jr. Manufacturing Technology Education Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours per semester; pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology or related field at the Lawrence Technological University; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; have completed at least 60 college credit hours. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who will best the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: The College of Engineering Dean at Lawrence Technological University will recommend two to three candidates for the scholarship annually. A letter of recommendation for the nominated student is provided by the Chair of the School of Technology at Lawrence Technological University.

SME Directors Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicants must be enrolled full-time undergraduate students in a manufacturing degree program at a U.S. or Canadian college; have completed at least 30 college credit hours; pursuing a career in manufacturing; have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate leadership skills in a community, academic, or professional environment.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To support the children or grandchildren of SME members. Focus: Manufacturing. Qualif.: Applicant must pursue a degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or a related manufacturing field of study; must be a resident and attending in an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada; must have at least one parent or grandparent that became an SME member for 2 years in good standing; must be graduating high school senior or undergraduate with up to 30 credit hours completed; enrolling full-time at a college or university; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; have a minimum 1000 SAT score and/or 21 ACT score. Criteria: Recipient selection is based on academic excellence; communication and interpersonal skills; interest in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or related field; and on extracurricular activities.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Process; and submit a 300-word student statement letter explaining: career objectives in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or related fields; educational objectives; how the scholarship will help with the objectives; reason for entering this field. Applicants must also include a 2-page resume; official transcripts; two letters of recommendation from current or former employers or teachers; a copy of SAT or ACT test results; an essay about the applicant's favorite manufacturing engineer. Deadline: February 1.

SME Ford PAS Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in their college education. Focus: Engineering; Technology. Qualif.: Applicant must be a current or former student of a Ford PAS program at their high school or in a Ford PAS after-school/weekend/summer/college program; must be pursuing a bachelor/associate degree in engineering or technology at an accredited college or university in the U.S.; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who attend a Ford Advanced Education Program partner school or university.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Applicants must submit two reference letters, one from a Ford PAS instructor.

Remarks: Renewal of scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0.

Myrtle and Earl Walker Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Technology. Qualif.: Applicant must be an enrolled full-time undergraduate student in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or technology in the U.S. or Canada; must have completed at least 15 college credit hours or one semester; must be pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering or technology; must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who best meet the requirements.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Allen and Loureena Weber Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in their college education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering; Engineering; Industrial Engineering. Qualif.: Applicant must be a student of the University of Northern Kentucky or pursuing an associate's degree or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, engineering technology or industrial technology with a satisfactory GPA; should reflect the interest of the donor in “individuals who possess technical aptitude and desire for education and practical learning”. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on: First preference: graduates of Dayton High School (Dayton, KY); Second preference: other high schools in the Dayton, KY area including Newport High School (Newport, KY).

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the scholarship application process.

William E. Weisel Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support students in their education. Focus: Engineering; Technology. Qualif.: Applicants must be U.S. citizens; enrolled full-time undergraduate students in an engineering or technology program in the U.S or Canada; have completed at least 30 college credit hours; have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Preference is given to applicants who intend to apply their knowledge in the sub-specialty of medical robotics.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Visit the website for the online scholarship application process.

Remarks: The scholarship is a living tribute to the memory of William E. Weisel's career in manufacturing.

Albert E. Wischmeyer Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist high school seniors and undergraduate students in their education. Focus: Manufacturing; Mechanical engineering. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing a degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology, or mechanical technology; attending an accredited institution in New York State; must be residents of Western New York; have a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the application materials submitted.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. Scholarship funds may be used for credit toward books, fees or tuition only. To Apply: Students must write for applications.

Remarks: In memory of Albert E. Wischmeyer.

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