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Created by SME in 1979, the SME Education Foundation has provided more than $33 million since 1980 in grants, scholarships and awards in the U.S. and Canada and supported student outreach programs through its partnerships with corporations, foundations, organizations and individual donors.

The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the SME Education Foundation are encouraged by the focus placed on skilled trades education programs by Governor Rick Snyder during his seventh State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.

Thank you for your interest in the SME Education Foundation. If you’d like more information on what we do – and how you can be involved – please reach out using this form.

As you prepare for the submission process, consider the following tips when completing your application: apply early, read eligibility requirements carefully, follow instructions, include a good resume and supporting materials, and review before you submit.

In 2013, we awarded $587,500 to 229 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.

In 2015, we awarded $684,550 to 258 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.

In 2018, we awarded $608,100 to 243 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

In 2019, we awarded $550,000 to 222 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.

The SME Education Foundation scholarships support students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing and related fields at two- and four-year schools, colleges and universities. We have awarded more than $7 million to nearly 3,000 deserving students in the United States and Canada since 2005.