SME Education Foundation Scholarships Grant

The SME Education Foundation Scholarships provide vital financial support to future manufacturing and engineering leaders. With over 60 distinct programs, the foundation awards nearly a million dollars annually to high school seniors and college students pursuing technical degrees. Applications are accepted from November 1 to February 1, and awards range from $2,500 to $20,000. This initiative promotes inclusivity, encouraging applications from diverse communities and supporting the next generation of industry talent.

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 technical fields that directly support manufacturing.
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.