As college affordability becomes a mounting issue, the SME Education Foundation remains committed to helping students from all backgrounds break down financial barriers so they can pursue a career in manufacturing.
The Foundation is proud to announce its New Need-based Renewable Scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Students have the opportunity to be considered for: $20,000 award over four years (paid in $5,000 annual installments) for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree $5,000 award over two years (paid in $2,500 installments) for students pursuing an associate degree Eligibility includes Must be a graduating high school senior A U.S. citizen or a non-citizen eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Learn more: Submitting your Student Aid Report Must be Pell Grant eligible Applying as a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 On a path toward an associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing engineering technology or a closely related engineering or technology discipline Renewal Criteria Maintain a cumulative minimum GPA: 2.5/4.0 scale Maintain full time enrollment (12 credit hours or more/semester) Submit most recent college/university transcript Maintain eligible major Students pursuing an associate degree can renew a maximum of 1 time Students pursing a bachelor’s degree can renew a maximum of 3 times We Can Help You Apply Now