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Scholarship Opportunities

“Working at my co-op job when I was in high school and then receiving scholarships like the SME scholarship allowed me to graduate with no debt.”
– Caitlyn Ulinski, Scholarship Recipient

For more than 40 years, the SME Education Foundation has been a leader in supporting the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. Our scholarship program awards millions of dollars to hundreds of graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or related discipline.

With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, 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. The Foundation has awarded 18 million to over 5,000 future industry leaders since 2005 and awards nearly a million dollars in scholarships each year.

Scholarship applications are accepted annually from November 1 – February 1. By submitting one application, you will be considered for every scholarship for which you are eligible. Awards range from $2,500 – $20,000.

Scholarship Impact

$18

Million awarded

5,000+

Students supported

60+

Scholarships, 1 Application

Supporting the Next Generation Workforce

Two million manufacturing jobs need to be filled by 2030. Scholarships are the response to this challenge.

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