Many students out there have the passion and talent to do things that an engineer does, but they do not have money to cover up the costs. Luckily, you have ample scholarships provided to engineering students and can help you get an engineering college free of cost. These scholarships will provide you with financial aid and build a secure future for you, and you can provide your contribution to the country through technological innovation. Engineering scholarships are offered by private organizations as well as the national government.
Here you will find a list of the top scholarships for Mechanical Engineering students in 2021, which mainly focuses on the students who are high school seniors or college undergraduates. Before going through the list, one thing to keep in mind is that it is required for students to be a member of the organization by every American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Read the entire list and find out which scholarships best suits you.
American Electric Power Scholarship
This scholarship is especially for those college students and ASME members worth $4,000. Here, the students are assessed based on students' potential to contribute to mechanical engineering and academic achievements. Following states will be given preference-
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Virginia
- Ohio
- West Virginia
- Indiana
- Arkansas
- Michigan
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
The eligibility is for a college junior or senior, and the student must have a keen interest in power engineering.
ASME Power Division Scholarship
Students interested in the power industry, fuels, and combustion are preferenced in this scholarship worth $3,000 and are a member of ASME. Candidates are selected based on financial need, potential to contribute to mechanical engineering, and academic background. The eligibility for this scholarship is a Sophomore, college junior, or senior.
Allen Rhodes Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for those candidates who are a member of ASME and college-going interested in the gas & oil industry worth $2,000. Preference is given to students enrolled in Villanova University and are evaluated based on their potential to contribute and academic achievements.
Stephen T. Kugle Scholarship
Following are the states where the students must have attended a public college or is a part of ASME-
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Oklahoma
- Colorado
- Utah
- New Mexico
- Arizona
- Wyoming
Candidates who are active members of ASME will be preferred, and the applicants must be US citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is worth $3,000.
Melvin R. Green Scholarship
This scholarship is for sophomore, a college junior, or senior students worth $8,000. It will only be offered to one engineering college or one engineering student, and candidates are evaluated based on academic achievements, financial need, the potential to contribute to the mechanical profession, and leadership.
John Rice Memorial Scholarship- ASME Metropolitan Section
Following are the universities where the applicant are already admitted and must be a member of ASME-
- Cooper Union
- Columbia University
- New York City College of Technology
- City College of New York
- SUNY Maritime College
- Manhattan College
- NYU Tandon School of Engineering
- College of Staten Island
This scholarship's eligibility is college junior or senior students and is evaluated based on character, leadership, academic achievements, and integrity. This is worth $3,000.
Irma and Robert Bennett Scholarship
This scholarship is for college juniors who have to apply for this scholarship in their junior year. There are two $3,000 awards given to senior college students. Applicant must be a US citizen and must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering college or a similar four-year program.
Garland Duncan Scholarship
This scholarship is highly based on the following fields-
- Leadership ability
- Financial need
- Academic success
- Potential to contribute to the mechanical profession
The applicant must be a sophomore or college junior, or senior. In this, two $5,000 scholarship is awarded.
Frank and Dorothy Miller Scholarship
Students who study in the US and are college-level ASME members will be rewarded with two $2,000 scholarships. The applicant is evaluated based on leadership, integrity, potential to contribute to the mechanical profession, character, etc.
Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence
Under this scholarship, one prize of $5,500 is awarded every year. The candidates to be selected must have an SAT score of 1220 or ACT score of 27, have at least a 3.5 GPA and pursue any science program. This scholarship is a bit complicated to apply for as you have to fill out a FAFSA form, two letters of recommendation, and a paper which highlights your financial need and interests. Keep in mind that students who are attending Kettering University will be preferred.
John & Elsa Gracik Scholarship
Applicants who are pursuing mechanical engineering and are US citizens will be given five awards of $5,000. They will be judged based on financial need, integrity, character, contribution to the mechanical profession, leadership, etc.
