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What Mechanical Engineering Scholarships Can I Apply to?

There are many mechanical engineering scholarships for students. Mechanical engineering scholarships helps pay for college or grad school.

A mechanical engineer designs and builds tools, engines, thermal sensors and other machines. Their skills are useful in many career paths. For instance mechanical engineers can work in the auto industry, medicine, robotics, heating and cooling.

Besides your major, it is likely there will be other criteria to meet. Eligibility varies between each scholarship. Applicants should also have a strong academic record and show financial need.

Most applicants must also show a plan to earn a degree at an ABET accredited college. You can expect to supply this info along with references and transcripts. There are many scholarships for STEM majors. Women and minority students can apply to specific scholarships.  

The Society of Women Engineers empowers women within the engineering industry. For example, Barbara W. and Thomas Benko Scholarship offers a $1,000 scholarship. One female engineering student will receive the award. Applicants must be enrolled at University of Illinois at Chicago.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offers several scholarships. You must be a member of ASME to apply. Their scholarships range from $1,000 to $13,000 awards.

Why Consider Applying for Scholarships?

A mechanical engineering scholarship may be useful if your goal is to earn a four year degree.

According to Data USA, a degree in mechanical engineering costs an average of $7,486 per year. That’s if you pursue your degree in state and at a public school. Also, the cost is higher on average of $39,012, if you choose an out of state college.

Once you graduate, there are a range of possible career paths. There will be a 4% increase in mechanical engineering through 2028 in the United States. Mechanical engineering jobs require a bachelor’s degree and earn about $87,370 per year.

Scholarships will help students cover the cost of college. Tuition, fees, supplies, and room and board can be paid for. Scholarships also do not need to be paid back like a loan. Overall scholarships can offset your future college debt.

List of Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

Here are mechanical engineering scholarships that you can apply to. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz to find more scholarships that fit your career goals. We have 25 awards worth $411K.

Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarship (Renewable)

The Society of Women Engineers is a member agency whose mission is to empower women within the engineering industry. One way they do this is through scholarship programs. Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarship (Renewable) awards go to four freshman who are also U.S. citizens. Candidate must attend an ABET accredited university in the U.S. Minimum GPA: 3.5. Candidate must maintain GPA of 3.5 or above to remain eligible for renewal.

Total: $20000

Awards: 4

Deadline: May 01, 2021

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Bayer Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers is a member agency whose mission is to empower women within the engineering industry. One way they do this is through scholarship programs. Bayer scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 each. They go to five women, who are US citizens, sophomores, juniors or seniors planning to study an ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year.

Total: $5000

Awards: 5

Deadline: May 01

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Barbara W. & Thomas W. Benko Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers is a member agency whose mission is to empower women within the engineering industry. One way they do this is through scholarship programs. Barb and Tom created this scholarship in 2016. It is to be awarded to U.S. born women engineering students pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering or Energy Engineering at their alma mater, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Total: $1000

Awards: 1

Deadline: May 01

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United Technologies Corporate Scholarship 2020

United Technologies is global technology company founded by inventors and committed to tackling some of society’s biggest challenges. Their businesses, which include Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace are aerospace industry leaders. United Technologies will be awarding (2) $5,000 scholarships.

Total: $10000

Awards: 2

Deadline: June 30

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Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers is a member agency whose mission is to empower women within the engineering industry. One way they do this is through scholarship programs. There are 8 Exxon Mobil Engineering Scholarships of $2,500 each for freshman studying CE, ChE, EE, PetE, or mechanical engineering who have at least a 3.5 GPA.

Total: $20000

Awards: 8

Deadline: May 01

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Xilinx Empowering Women in Technology Scholarship

The Society of Women Engineers is a member agency whose mission is to empower women within the engineering industry. One way they do this is through scholarship programs. Xilinx Empowering Women in Technology Scholarships tend to go to five candidates from under-represented groups. Global location based on home and collegiate address with exception of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. You must also identify as a female/woman, be a sophomore or junior majoring in CprE, CS, EE, ET, IE, ME and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Total: $25000

Awards: 5

Deadline: 

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