Scholarship

SME Education Foundation Scholarships

SME Education Foundation

Award Varies
Deadline ~Feb 1, 2026 Estimated; confirm on sponsor site

The SME Education Foundation offers a single unified application covering more than 60 distinct merit- and need-based scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees in technical fields that directly support manufacturing.

Eligibility

Grade levels
High school senior, College undergraduate
Minimum GPA
2
Fields of study
Engineering, Technology
Essay
Required

Application requirements

  • Register and create an account at the application portal: Portal: scholarships.smeef.org.
  • Submit one unified application: Applicants are automatically considered for every scholarship they are eligible for across 60+ programs.
  • Answer short-answer questions on educational/career objectives: Includes explaining educational and career objectives related to manufacturing, motivation, and how the scholarship will help.
  • Submit transcripts
  • Submit a list of completed STEM courses
  • Provide two letters of recommendation: One reference must be a faculty member.

Verified Jul 8, 2026 · View official source