For the past year, I have had the incredible opportunity to pursue my passion for manufacturing by studying mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech (Atlanta); I would not be where I am today without the help of the SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship.
In 2012, we awarded $521,400 to 205 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
In 2014, we awarded $617,800 to 248 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
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.
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.