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The scholarship application for the 2026–2027 academic year has closed.

 

Investing in the Next Generation of Manufacturing Talent 

The SME Education Foundation operates the nation’s largest scholarship program dedicated to advancing manufacturing talent. In 2025 we awarded nearly $1 million to exceptional students across the country. With scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, students have multiple opportunities to fund their futures. 

We make applying easy: submit one application, and students are automatically considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for.  

Application deadline is February 1, 2026. 

 

Who’s eligible? 

  • Graduating high school seniors 

  • Current college students 

  • Pursuing degrees in technical fields supporting manufacturing 

 

 Why Apply? 

  • One application, endless opportunities 

  • Nearly $1 million awarded each year 

  • $19 million awarded since 2005

 

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The SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent through its Student Summit event series, SME PRIME® (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) initiative and Student Scholarship program.

The philanthropic arm of SME, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization serving the manufacturing industry, the SME Education Foundation has had a significant impact on hundreds of thousands of people since its inception in 1979. 

A national 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation draws upon SME’s international membership — as well as its almost 90-year history and thought leadership in manufacturing-focused conferences and events, media production, and training and workforce development — to attract and develop a skilled manufacturing workforce.

The SME Education Foundation annually awards millions of dollars in scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students pursuing two-year, four-year or advanced degrees in manufacturing or engineering. 

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