The SME Education Foundation scholarship application is now live for the 2025/2026 cycle!

The application will be open from November 1st- February 1st.

You will be notified of the status of your application at the latest by Mid-June if you received or did not receive a scholarship. If you do not hear back by the beginnning of July, please send us a message in the message center and we can update you on your status.

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The SME Education Foundation provides scholarships for students pursuing a two- four-year or graduate degree in technical fields that support the manufacturing industry.

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The SME Education Foundation Scholarship Application is Now OPEN! Greetings Mark, With more than 60 distinct scholarship programs, the Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing degrees in technical fields that directly support manufacturing.  The Foundation offers 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. 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. Apply Today! If you know someone who would be interested in our scholarship application, please forward this email.