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E. Wayne Kay/Focus: HOPE Community College Scholarship

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation

E. Wayne Kay/Focus: HOPE Community College Scholarship is open to students taking up in manufacturing or a related course at a two year Community College or trade school, affiliated with Focus: HOPE. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must have graduated from Focus: HOPE.Preference is given to students from Lawrence Tech.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be a part-time or full-time undergraduate student
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must have completed at least one term at the post-secondary institution, with less than 60 college credit hours completed
  • 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:
    Student enrolled in a degree program in manufacturing or a closely related field at a two year Community College or trade school, affiliated with Focus: HOPE in the United States.Preference: Attending Lawrence Tech for Associates Degree
  • Major/Career:
    Seeking a career in manufacturing engineering, technology
  • Miscellaneous:
    Documentation of student acceptance into a two-year degree program must be provided by Focus: HOPE or the new affiliated school.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Student Statement include details about why you chose your major, education and career objectives, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your objectives.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two reference letters are required, one must be from a Focus: HOPE instructor

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