SME Education Foundation Scholarships
Opportunity Type: Scholarship
Eligible: High school seniors, community college students, and university undergraduates
Fields: Pursuing degrees in technical fields supporting manufacturing
Application Window: November 1 – February 1 (Application deadline is February 1, 2026.)
Award Range: $2,500 – $20,000
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Overview
The SME Education Foundation offers one of the largest and most accessible scholarship programs in the U.S. for students pursuing manufacturing-related technical careers. With a single application, students are automatically considered for more than 60 named scholarships, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000.
These scholarships support students at all stages—high school seniors entering college, current community college students, and undergraduates preparing for careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering technology, automation, CNC/machining, mechatronics, robotics, and other technical fields.
Since 2005, the SME Education Foundation has awarded over $18 million to more than 5,000 students.
Full details: https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/