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E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation

The Scholarship supports deserving undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program in the United States or Canada and working through a Co-Op program in a manufacturing related environment.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must have completed a minimum of 30 college credit hours.
  • Residence:
    Scholarships are only available to students with permanent residency status in the U.S. (i.e. green card) or Canada, or applicants with a U.S. or Canadian student visa (or citizens of the U.S. and territories, citizens of Canada)
  • Citizenship:
    Scholarships are only available to citizens of the U.S. and territories, citizens of Canada, (or students with permanent residency status in the U.S. (i.e. green card) or Canada, or applicants with a U.S. or Canadian student visa.)
  • College:
    Must be full time undergraduate student enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program in the United States or Canada
  • Major/Career:
    Must be full time undergraduate student enrolled in a manufacturing engineering or technology degree program
  • Employer:
    Working through a Co-Op program in a manufacturing related environment.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Applicants must write a student statement that includes details about why they chose your major, education and career objectives, and how this scholarship will help achieve their objectives.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Must provide two letters of recommendation: one from their Co-Op employer and one letter of support from a faculty member at their college or university.
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Must provide evidence of demonstrated excellence that may include a project completed for their employer and must be related to manufacturing engineering or technology.

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