Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship

The SME Education Foundation offers 60+ scholarships and awards nearly $1 million each year. By submitting one application, you will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible. Awards range from $2,500 – $20,000.

The Foundation provides merit and need-based scholarships, issues renewing and one-time awards, and seeks applications from all eligible students, including but not limited to young women and underrepresented communities.

Scholarship applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February due date. Applying for an SME Education Foundation scholarship is straightforward and easy.

Basic Criteria for Scholarship Consideration

• Graduating high school senior or current college student (associates or bachelor’s)
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in technical fields that directly support manufacturing.
• Attending accredited college or university in the United States or Canada
• Permanent resident or citizen of the United States, Canada, or possess a student visa
• Full-time or part-time student

As part of the application process. students must prepare the following:

Short Answer Questions

You must provide answers to the following questions as part of your application. Keep in mind that reviewers are looking for a well- rounded student who displays a passion or interest in the manufacturing industry.

• Please explain your educational and career objectives as it relates to manufacturing?
• What is your motivation in pursuing a career in manufacturing?
• If awarded how will an SME Education Foundation Scholarship enable you to pursue a career in manufacturing?

Transcripts

You will need to submit your transcripts. If you do not have access to your transcripts, contact your high school guidance counselor or college advisor. Make this request as soon as possible, it will take time to process your request.

STEM Course List

All applicants need to submit a list of completed STEM courses. High school seniors must provide every STEM course completed in high school. Freshman and sophomore college students must submit all collegiate level STEM courses and relevant high school STEM courses. Junior, senior and graduate students must submit collegiate level STEM courses only.

Recommendation Letters

Students must provide two references for letters of recommendation. One reference must be a faculty member. The other reference may be a faculty member, employer, mentor, coach, etc. Recommendation letters from STEM teachers and professors are highly recommended. Letters of recommendation from friends, relatives, and peers, are not permitted.

FAFSA Submission Summary

If you are a high school senior and Pell Grant eligible, submit your FAFSA Submission Summary to be considered for need-based scholarships. To learn more about the FAFSA Submission Summary, please check online.