Manufacturing Scholarships

INTRODUCING THE PREMIER EQUIPMENT CNC SCHOLARSHIP The Premier Equipment CNC Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship available to mechanical engineering students (or any student interested in pursuing a career in CNC machining or CNC programming) to apply for. This mechanical engineering scholarship will help students reach their academic goals and train the next generation of CNC machinists and CNC programmers. ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP The Premier Equipment CNC Scholarship is an annual scholarship geared toward mechanical engineering majors and any college student in the U.S. interested in becoming a CNC machinist or a CNC programmer. This $2,000 scholarship can be put toward tuition, room and board, textbooks or any other financial expenses related to their education. We encourage any student interested in CNC manufacturing to apply!

The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program (WU Scholars) is a program designed to support young people and their efforts to pursue a post-secondary education. Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program's three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community. To be eligible, students must be seeking an undergraduate degree in one of the following categories: science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business/entrepreneurship. The application, which requires a letter of recommendation and an academic transcript, opens Wednesday March 8th. The application deadline is Wednesday, April 12 at noon Eastern Standard Time. Please contact wufoundation@iie.org with any questions.

Scholarship recipient must be a current IFDA student member with dues paid in full prior to submission of the scholarship application. Scholarship recipient must be a full-time student. Scholarship recipient will be selected by the IFDA Educational Foundation Board based on the student's academic achievement, future plans and goals. Data will be supplied in this application, the student's essay and the letter of recommendation from the professor or instructor. A $2,000 Student Scholarship is available through the IFDA Educational Foundation to a full-time, current student member of IFDA who has completed a minimum of four design courses in a post-secondary interior design or related program. Open To Currently Enrolled, Full-Time Undergraduate, IFDA Student Members

* Scholarship applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering technology or mechanical engineering technology at the University of North Texas. * Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering technology or mechanical engineering technology. * Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Consideration will be given to applicants with a minimum of 30 hours per week while in school. * Scholarship applicants with demonstrated vehicle interest or experience will be given preference for this award. * Need is not a consideration in awarding scholarships except when two or more applicants have equal qualifications.

A. Scholarship applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering. B. Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering. (Graduate students will not be eligible for this scholarship.) C. Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale D. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years E. Need is a consideration in awarding scholarships only when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

A. Scholarship applicants must be full-time undergraduate female students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. B. Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. C. Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. D. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years. E. Need is not a consideration in awarding scholarships except when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

A. Scholarship applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. B. Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. (Graduate students will not be eligible for this scholarship.) C. Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. D. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years. E. Need is a consideration in awarding scholarships only when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

A. Scholarship applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing engineering or manufacturing engineering technology. B. Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing engineering technology. (Graduate students will not be eligible for this scholarship.) C. Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. D. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years. E. Need is a consideration in awarding scholarships only when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

A. Scholarship applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program in engineering or technology and seeking a career in robotics or automated systems. B. Scholarship applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours and be seeking a career in manufacturing, robotics, or automated systems. (Graduate students will not be eligible for this scholarship.) C. Scholarship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. D. Students may submit a scholarship application in succeeding years. E. Scholarships will be limited to United States and Canadian citizens. F. Need is a consideration in awarding scholarships only when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

The Wayne Kay Scholarship Fund will provide a pool of $32,000 for fellowship awards for: -students and Teacher's Assistants in a graduate program for a Master's or Doctorate dregree in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering, -faculty pursuing a Doctorate degree in Manufacturing Engineering. A. Fellowship applicants must be full-time students and accepted in a graduate program for manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering. B. Fellowship awards are made only to those students who have proven scholastic ability, exemplary character and leadership capability, and who have demonstrated their potential for future leadership in the profession. C. Graduate fellowship applicants must possess an overall minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. D. Need is a consideration in awarding fellowships only when two or more applicants have equal qualifications. Additionally, the following items apply to each and every scholarship/fellowship program and are used by the review committee for evaluation: 1. Students from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology/Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (ABET/CEAB) accredited program in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or specifically stated programs are ordinarily given preference over those from 1) non-accredited programs or 2) those from other disciplines. 2. Students enrolled in industrial technology, industrial technical education, engineering management, manufacturing management, or who are in technician or machine operator programs are virtually always rejected unless stated in the individual announcement.

Preference is given to a student attending Lawrence Technological University, majoring in manufacturing engineering. Applicant should demonstrate an interest in general fields of manufacturing and industry. Applicants must: Be a member of an MSPE Student Chapter, if available on campus, or a State member-at-large. Be a U.S. Citizen and a resident of Michigan. Be in an ABET accredited engineering program at a Michigan college or university. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Submit recommendations from at least two professors in the applicant's field of engineering study or appropriate math/science professor. Must specify academic and personal traits and extracurricular activities. Absence of these recommendations will disqualify the applicant. Demonstrate leadership and an interest in the engineering profession through involvement in school and/or outside activities.

This scholarship was established by Barbara Kruse and the late David Kruse to provide meaningful financial support to Paw Paw High School graduating seniors or graduates of Paw Paw High School, who are planning to pursue training in technical fields. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Graduating high school senior or graduate of Paw Paw High School. Enrolled or planning to enroll full or part time in a technical school trade school or community college. Enrolled in a course of study that will lead to a career in the field of technology (e.g. auto technician, graphic design, information or manufacturing technology). Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA extracurricular or community volunteer activities and work experience.