The National Society of Professional Engineers offers eight different scholarship programs for high school and undergraduate students and three research fellowships for graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Scholarship and fellowship awards range from $2,000 to $5,000. The eligibility criteria for these awards varies; in addition to academic criteria, gender, minority status and state residence may be considered for specific awards.
National Society of Professional Engineers
1420 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-2800
nspe.org/Students/Resources/index.html
The Future Engineers Scholarship Program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be accepted into the engineering program at their college or university. Students must submit an essay outlining their educational and career goals; the $5,000 scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and the student essay.
Future Engineers Scholarship Program
Kelly Corporate Headquarters
999 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 362-4444
kellyengineering.us/web/us/ker/en/pages/scholarships.html
SAE International offers numerous scholarship programs for high school seniors, undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. students. Scholarship awards range from $400 to full tuition, and the eligibility criteria for each program varies. All students who apply must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an ABET-accredited engineering program. Awards are granted primarily on academic merit and commitment to a career in engineering.
SAE Scholarships and Loans Program
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096
(724) 772-8593
students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships of $10,000 to undergraduate and graduate students who plan to pursue a career in engineering or a related field. Applicants must be in their sophomore year or higher and be attending an institution approved by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Students must be nominated to be considered, and recipients are selected based on academic achievement, research experience and initiative in their area of study.
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
6225 Vectorspace Blvd.
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 455-7011
astronautscholarship.org/scholarship.html
The Society of Women Engineers offers scholarships to women undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an ABET-accredited engineering program. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000, and applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered for the awards.
The Society of Women Engineers
120 S. La Salle Street, Suite 1515
Chicago, IL 60603
(877) SWE-INFO
societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=222&Itemid=229