Third Years

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Preference is given to applicants demonstrating financial need.
• Scholastic ability and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession will also be considered.
• Award of $2,500

ASME Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship (Variable)

• Open to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students
• Must be pursuing or enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate or graduate program
• Selected based on leadership, scholastic ability, and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering or broader engineering profession
• Must be a member of both ASME and oSTEM
• Demonstrated volunteer work to benefit others through at least one of the two societies is highly desirable, as is the experience in LGBTQ+ inclusion-specific volunteerism, advocacy, or other related efforts.
• Two awards of $2,500

ASME/OUT to Innovate Scholarship

• This award is for undergraduate and graduate students who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder.
• Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and plan to attend a college or university in the country.
• Prospective recipients must also be currently receiving medical treatment for their disability.
• Award amount varies, application will open in October and is due in January.

*Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

• For outstanding sophomore and junior students (top 25% of class and minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA) in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering who are preparing for graduate study (usually Ph.D.) and research-oriented careers in their field. Open to United States citizens, permanent residents, or, in the case of nominees from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, U.S. nationals.
• It is worth up to $7500/year for the remaining year(s) of undergraduate study.
• Selection is made based on superior academic achievement, research experience, and scholarly potential, a research essay, and three letters of recommendation.
• Approximately 300 Goldwater Scholars are selected each spring.
• Application deadline: usually late January

Beinecke Scholarship

• The program seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
• Eligible to juniors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
• Plan to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise during their undergraduate career.
• Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years.

Bryan Erler Endowed Scholarship Fund

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Declared major in engineering
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.4
• ASME Student Membership
• Compelling letters of recommendation (1 min/ 2 mx) of an educator or professional engineer who knows the student's engineering mechanics work and can comment on the student's engineering mechanics activities and research
• Student's leadership within the community and potential contribution to the engineering profession based on the comments in the recommendation letters.
• Award amount $2,500

Costabile Family Endowed Scholarship for Women in Engineering

• Open to sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates and graduate students
• Currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate or graduate program
• selected based on scholastic ability and strong leadership in the mechanical engineering profession
• Award amount $2,500

Christopher L. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship

• Open to junior or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• To help a mechanical engineering and/or materials science student who has interests such as advanced materials, engineering mechanics, or the design, fabrication, and examination of pressure components. 
• Must be ASME student members
• Must be in good standing at the time of application
• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited program (UCSB's mechanical engineering program is ABET-accredited)
• Selected based on scholastic ability and potential contribution to the engineering profession
• One award of $2,000

Critical Language Scholarship

• Program of intensive summer institutes offered overseas for language training and cultural enrichment in selected languages deemed of critical importance to the U.S. (e.g., Arabic, Persian, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, Urdu).
• Open to currently enrolled students (undergraduates and graduates) in all academic disciplines who are U.S. citizens.  Undergraduate candidates must have completed at least one year of college by program start date.  Candidates must meet language study prerequisites set for the language of interest.  Application may be made for only one language.
• The award covers all CLS program costs.
• The selection basis includes academic record and potential to succeed in a rigorous academic setting, cultural adaptability, diversity, plan for the continuation of language study, and plan for use of language studied in a future career.  Two letters of recommendation are required; one from a language instructor and one from an academic contact, preferably a professor.
• Application is available online and usually due mid-November.

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst/German Academic Exchange Service)

• The programs below are open to students studying in North America; see the website for complete eligibility details.
• German Studies Research Grant: juniors and seniors majoring or minoring in German may be nominated by their department/program chairs for one- to two-month grants for research work in North America or Germany. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college German and at least three German Studies courses. Application deadlines: November 1st and May 1st.
• EMGIP (Émigré Memorial German Internship Program)-Bundestag Internship: advanced undergraduates or graduate students with outstanding academic records and fluency in German may apply for this two-month internship program in the German parliament. International students may also apply. Application deadline: mid-September.
• University Summer Course Grant: students of at least junior standing who have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German (or have attained an equivalent proficiency level) may apply for this grant to fund 3 to 4 weeks of summer courses at a German university studying literary, cultural, political, and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany. The program includes extensive extracurricular activities. Application deadline: usually mid-December.
• Undergraduate Scholarship: sophomores and juniors with demonstrated interest in German and European affairs may apply for this award to support study abroad, senior thesis research, or internships in Germany. Preference is given to applicants whose projects or programs are based at and organized by a German university. Funding is available for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 10 months during the German academic year (October to July). Proficiency in German is not mandatory, but applicants should have the necessary language skills for the programs they propose to undertake. Application deadline: usually January 31st.
• RISE-Research Internships in Science and Engineering: sophomores and juniors majoring in a science or engineering field may apply for summer internships of 6 weeks to 3 months; placements provided by German university research groups. Knowledge of German is not required for most positions but would be helpful for life outside the laboratory. Application deadline: mid-January.
• Study & Internship Program (SIP) in Germany: sophomores and juniors majoring in an engineering, science, economics, or art/design field may apply for a full semester of study at a participating German university of applied sciences followed by a semester-long paid internship a German company or research institute. Basic German skills are helpful, but some courses are available in English. Application deadline: usually mid-February.

*David L. Boren/NSEP (National Security Education Program) Undergraduate Scholarship

• For undergraduates who are U.S. citizens and wish to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, Central America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East.
• Maximum scholarship awards are: $8,000 for a summer program (special initiative for STEM students only; 8 weeks minimum); $10,000 for a semester and; $20,000 for a full academic year
• Academic programs must include formal study of a modern language other than English and the study of an area and culture considered critical to U.S. national security.
• Selection based on academic achievement and potential to succeed in the proposed study abroad experience; commitment to international education to fulfill academic and career goals; commitment to seek work in the federal government; and the quality and appropriateness of the proposed program.
• On-campus Representative
• Application is usually due in mid-January.

*Davis Projects for Peace

• Successful applicants will use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding breaking down barriers that cause conflict, and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace. 
• $10,000 grant for summer grassroots project designed to resolve conflict and maintain peace
• Open to all undergraduates in all disciplines
• May be used anywhere in the world
• Individual and group projects welcome
• Nomination Requirements: 2-page statement (project description, expected outcomes, prospects for future impact), 1-page budget, a letter of support from collaborating organizations or parties, and one general reference.
• Deadline: usually early January

Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd Endowed Scholarship for Equity in Engineering

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Female students from marginalized groups in the field of engineering
• Acceptance for full-time enrollment at an ABET-accredited college or university for the entire academic year in the United States (UCSB's Mechanical Engineering program is ABET-accredited)
• Declared major in mechanical engineering
• Minimum GPA 3.5
• Preference will be given to students who demonstrate strong leadership roles in an ASME student section or the community. Leadership within the engineering academic context and a strong potential for contribution to the engineering profession are identified in the recommendation letters
• One award of $2,500

Eaton Multicultural Scholarship Program (EMSP)

• Must be a full-time student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing, pursuing an Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering major
• Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional headshot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $2,500, application generally due late June

Employment Boost Business and STEM Scholarship

• Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application.
• Eligible colleges include two-year and four-year universities in the United States
• Students who apply must have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Current (unofficial) transcripts must be sent with the application
• High School students who are applying must have a letter of acceptance from the college they intend to attend. A copy of this letter must be included in the application.
• One letter of reference must be included in the application. This letter must come from one of the following sources: a current or former teacher of the student, or a current or former employer of the student. 
• Students must submit a 500-1000 word essay dependent on the major the student plans on studying or is currently studying in college. 
• Scholarship amount- $1,000, Applications generally due in early July

Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships

• Variety of criteria to a vast pool of candidates
• For people with epilepsy or their family members
• Scholarships for any level of education are generally given for assistance in college or graduate school

Frank and Dorothy Miller Scholarship

• Open to junior or senior undergraduates
• Must be enrolled in a program in the U.S.
• Open to North American residents and U.S. citizens
• Selected based on character, integrity, leadership, and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession
• Tow awards of $2,000

Fred and Jean Marie Pintus Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Declared ME/MET or related field
• Enrolled at a university for the entire academic year or community college
• Active ASME Student Membership
• Under-recognized population in the field of engineering- to help build diversity in the engineering workforce
• One award of $3,000

Fulbright US-UK Summer Institutes Scholarship

• Academic and cultural summer program to promote mutual understanding and ties between the U.S. and the U.K. First-year and sophomore students in any major who have little or no study or travel experience in the U.K. or anywhere else outside the U.S. may apply.  Only U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age and possess a U.S. passport at the time of application are eligible.
• Minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA required; must also be mature, responsible, independent, open-minded, and willing to become an ambassador for studying in the U.K.
• institutes available at several highly regarded U.K. universities; each institute offers several different options for the academic component of the program; all institutes include intensive study, discussions, and cultural excursions.  Institutes vary in duration from four to six weeks, with varying start dates.
• The program covers international round-trip travel fare, tuition, fees at the host institution, accommodation, and meals; also provides a small daily allowance.
• Application requires a personal statement; an essay on a specific topic; and two letters of reference, one of which must be from a professor who has taught you.
• 8-12 Scholars are selected for each institute.
• The competition opens in January; applications are available online and are usually due mid-to-late February.

F.W. "Beich" Beichley Scholarship

• Open to Junior or Senior undergraduates
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• One award of $3,000

Gamma Mu Foundation

• The scholarship is for gay men under the age of 35 who have completed high school or a GED and are United States citizens.
• Applicants should have acceptance to a college, university, or vocational school for the following fall or spring.
• Award amount- $1,000-2,500, applications due late March.

Garland Duncan Scholarship

• Sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Globally unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Up to two awards of $5,000

Gerald M. Eisenberg Family Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates or graduate students.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• meet the eligibility requirements for financial need as determined by the ASME Scholarship Committee
• Active ASME Student Membership
• Eligible for renewal up to three consecutive years after the initial award provided the recipient continues to meet scholarship standards. 
• Preference to student(s)  doing course work or research in technology fields related to ASME Standards & Certification or who exhibit strong interest and some knowledge of the need, development, and benefits of consensus industry standards for mechanical engineering applications.
• Award amount of $2,500

*Harry S. Truman Scholarship

• For outstanding juniors (top 25% of class and minimum 3.60 cumulative GPA) in any field who are change agents, plan to pursue a career in government or elsewhere in public service, and wish to attend graduate or professional school to help prepare for career. Open to U.S. citizens and nationals.
• Students from all majors may apply, but some coursework in political science, policy studies, or social analysis is strongly recommended.
• $30,000 scholarship for graduate study. Other benefits include a week of seminars and networking with prominent public servants at the Truman Library, graduate school, and professional mentoring, as well as internship opportunities.
• Scholars selected based on academic achievement; exceptional leadership, community service, participation in local or national elective politics, or advocacy work; a policy proposal; 3 letters of recommendation.
• 75-80 Truman Scholars are selected each spring.

Humanity in Action Foundation Fellowship

• International human rights education and internship program sponsored by the foundation "devoted to the study and betterment of human rights and specifically the relationship between majority and minority populations." Students from any national background of sophomore through senior standing may apply.
• Students chose from the U.S. travel to Washington, D.C. for orientation and then to a participating European country for a 4-week European core program of seminars, workshops, site visits, and meetings with figures from various fields, such as academia, government, journalism, and human rights organizations. Fellows engage in outreach programs to their peers and local communities during the academic year following the summer program in Europe.
• Selection based on leadership potential, academic achievement, interest in minority issues, concern for human rights, willingness to engage in intellectually and socially rigorous work in group settings, maturity, and self-reliance.
• The foundation pays expenses for European travel and accommodations.
• Application deadline: early January. 

I Have a Dream Scholarship

• Offered by Unigo, this award is for any student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution of higher education.
• Applicants must be legal residents of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia.
• Applicants must submit an essay of 250 words or less describing one of their major educational or professional goals for the future.
• Award amount- $1500, application is generally due at the end of January.

Jackson-Stricks Scholarship

• Provided by the National Council of Jewish Women New York, the Jackson-Stricks Scholarship offers financial aid for students with physical challenges to pursue academic study or vocational training that ultimately leads to independent living.
• Competitive applicants may be full-time or part-time graduate or undergraduate students and must have a documented disability.
•  In some cases, multiple applicants may receive an award from $5,000-$10,000.
• Applications are due generally in late February.

James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Applicants for this award must answer one of several writing prompts on the website.
• Essay responses must be 700-1,500 words in length.
• Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Up to $5,000 is awarded to a winner each month

Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant

• This need-based scholarship is for women who are 35 or older.
• Applicants must be from a low-income family, a United States citizen or permanent resident, and pursuing a technical or vocational education at a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution.
• Students may also be seeking an associate or first bachelor's degree.
• Award amount- varies, the application deadline is in early March.

John Deere Scholarship

• Must be a full-time student with sophomore, junior, or graduate standing
• Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Students should be studying in Region 6
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional headshot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- two $3,000 undergraduate and one $2,500 graduate student scholarship; typically due mid-December

John and Elsa Gracik Scholarship

• Open to Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Must be U.S. Citizens
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Applicants must study in the U.S.
• up to five awards of $5,000

Josephine De Kármán Fellowship

• For juniors of any national origin pursuing studies in any discipline. Special consideration is given to qualified applicants in the humanities.
• $14,000 fellowship to fund the senior year of undergraduate study in the U.S.
• Selection criteria include evidence of exceptional ability and seriousness of purpose.
• Application requires a 250-300-word statement of intellectual interest and two letters of recommendation.
• Application is available online and usually due in late January.
• Approximately 10 fellowships are awarded each spring.

Kate Gleason Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates or graduate studies
• Must be currently enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate or graduate program
• Selected on scholastic ability and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession
• Awarded to a female engineering student who exemplifies the same entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to engineering
• Award amount of $2,000

Kenneth R. and Ruth Anne Balkey Family Scholarship

• For sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates, or graduate study
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must meet the eligibility requirements for the financial needs as determined by the ASME Scholarship Committee.
• Supports tuition and other education-related expenses for undergraduate or graduate student(s) majoring in accredited mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology programs
• Preference is given to student(s) doing coursework or research in technology fields related to ASME Standards & Certification or who exhibit strong interest and some knowledge on the need, development, and benefits of consensus industry standards for mechanical engineering applications.
• Renewable for up to three years after the initial award provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship standards
• Award amount of $2,500

Lifetime Adoption Foundation Scholarship

• This is an educational scholarship in appreciation to birth mothers who have chosen adoption for their children.
• Recipients must currently be part- or full-time students or intend to enroll in an educational institution or trade school.
• Prospective recipients must be a birth mother who has placed a child for adoption anytime after 1990.
• Applicants must be drug-free and have a current C (or higher) grade point average.
• award amount- varies, applications due three months before the start of classes

Marcus N. Bressler Memorial Scholarship

• Junior or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Awarded to help a mechanical engineering student who has interests in industries using and/or manufacturing pressure vessels or related components.
• One award of $5,500

Mary Drouin Memorial S&C Scholarship

• Junior or senior undergraduates
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be a female engineering student
• Must be an ASME Student Member
• Must be in good standing at the time of application
• Enrolled full-time at an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering baccalaureate program (UCSB's ME program is ABET-accredited)
• Demonstrated interest in Standards or Certification studies
• Award of $3,000

McNair Scholars Program

• Prepares qualified undergraduates for entrance to a Ph.D. program in all fields of study. The goals of the program are to increase the number of first-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented students in Ph.D. programs, and ultimately, to diversify the faculty in colleges and universities across the country.
• Completed at least 60 units (Transfers Exempt)
• Quarter and Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• US citizen or permanent resident
• Intention to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation
• Low income as defined by the US Department of Education and a first-generation college student (where neither parent completed a 4-year degree) or a student underrepresented in graduate education as defined by the US Department of Education (African American, Hispanic-Latino, Native American, and Alaskan, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian)
• All participants are required to commit in writing to all program requirements and expectations, some include Participation in the UCSB Summer Research Program, Attendance at weekly and/or bi-weekly seminars, Completion of a one-year academic research project, Presentation of research at a national conference and the UCSB undergraduate symposium, Preparation for the GRE general examination, Completion of a doctoral degree within ten (10) years of attaining a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara.
• Materials required: Two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff at UCSB or the community college you attended - one letter must be from a faculty member, instructor/lecturer, or a teaching assistant (TA). Please have your recommender submit their letter to us at mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu and we will upload it to your application, Three short statements (approximately 300-400 words each)- Please begin an application to see the prompts, Unofficial transcripts from UCSB and any community college you may have attended. Please email transcripts to mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu, Student Aid Report - obtained from FASFA. Please email SAR to mcnair@mcnair.ucsb.edu. 
• Application deadline: Usually Late October and late January         

Melvin R. Green Scholarship

• Junior or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program.
• The award recipient will be selected based on leadership, scholastic ability, potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession, and financial need.
• One award of $8,000

Mesothelioma.com Scholarship

• Those who have experienced their cancer diagnosis, current or past
• Those who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member, or close friend who has battled, or is currently fighting, cancer
• Be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college, junior college, or graduate degree program in the United States
• Be a United States citizen
• Be in academic "good standing" and have a minimum grade point average of 3.2
• Essay required
• Scholarship award $4,000; due end of March

Mybiosource Inc. Scholarship for "S.T.E.M." Majors

• High School Seniors, Undergraduates, Graduates as well as international students can apply
• Candidate must be enrolled as a freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student at an accredited college or university for the 2019 Fall semester
• Intended major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields
• Complete the application along with a 250-word response on why you have chosen to enter the field of "STEM" and why you should receive the scholarship
• A transcript is not required. Once you've been selected as our scholarship recipient, we'll require the latest copy of your transcript
• Scholarship amount- $1,000, Application generally due in late June.

National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

• For students committed to pursuing health-related research careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science fields. Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or qualified permanent residents with a documented history of significant financial need. First-years through juniors may apply; priority is given to junior applicants.
• Scholarship worth up to $20,000 per year. Other benefits include a 10-week paid summer internship at NIH, professional mentoring, scientific seminars, and employment after completion of graduate school.
• U.S. citizen or U.S.A. permanent resident.
• Minimum 3.3 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale is required.
• Having 'Exceptional Financial Need' as certified by your undergraduate institution's financial aid office.
• The national deadline is usually in March.

NAVPA Scholarship

• Presented by the National Association of Veteran Program Administrators, this award is for honorably discharged military veterans, active-duty, Reserve, or Guard members, or a dependent of a veteran or service member.
• Attend a NAVPA member institution. 
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible U.S. permanent resident.
• Be an Honorably Discharged U.S. Military Veteran, Active Duty, Reserve or Guard member, or a Dependent of Veteran or Service member.
• Be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• An individual may receive a NAVPA scholarship only once.
• Award Amount- $1000 for each of the 8 NAVPA Regions, application due in January.

Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship

• Must be a full-time student with freshman, sophomore, or junior standing pursuing a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering 
• Students must be a SHPE Member
• Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional headshot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $5,000, application generally due mid-April

Nuclear Engineering Division (NED) Scholarship

• Junior or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Must be an ASME Member
• Demonstrate a particular interest in Nuclear Engineering as defined by the NED
• Must be enrolled in a nuclear engineering or mechanical engineering baccalaureate program.
• up to three awards of $5,000

Ocampo-Senior Scholarship

• Adriana Ocampo Senior established this fund in 2024 in tribute to her parents, Ruben and Olga, to empower and support Hispanic female college students with a passion for STEM disciplines, who exhibit exceptional academic merit, leadership potential, and dedicated commitment to giving back to the STEM community.
• Open to junior and senior female Hispanic undergraduate students.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Award amount $2,000
• Application due mid-April

Out to Innovate Scholarship

• Offered by the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals Incorporated
• Eligible applicants should be either lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an active ally of the LGBTQ+ community
• Applicants may be graduate or undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increase the visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. 
• Award amount- $5000, application due early June. 

Paralyzed Veteran Scholarship

• Paralyzed Veterans of America offers this scholarship to service members, the spouse of a member, unmarried children (under 24), or dependent of a veteran.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States and be accepted and enrolled as full-time or part-time students at an accredited college or university.
• Award amount- $1,000-10,000, applications open in April and are due in June.

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education

• This one-time need-based grant is for women who are United States citizens or legal residents who have taken time off from school and are now returning to complete their degrees.
• Grant money may be used for tuition, books and supplies, testing and graduation fees, transportation, childcare, and necessary equipment or tools.
• Applicants do not have to be members of the P.E.O. organization to apply.
• Grant amount- up to $3,000, application deadline varies

Petroleum Division Scholarship

• For sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Preference for applicants interested in any phase of the Petroleum Industry including drilling, completions, facilities, pipelines, rigs, operations, materials, equipment manufacturing, plant design and operation, maintenance, environmental protection, and innovations.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Award recipient selected based on scholastic ability, character, integrity, leadership, financial need, and potential contribution to the petroleum engineering profession.
• one award of $10,000

Point Foundation Scholarship

• This is an annual non-renewable award for undergraduate or graduate students.
• Financial support is intended to help students cover tuition, books, supplies, room and board, living expenses, and transportation to meet college demands.
• A student's financial needs, academic achievement, leadership skills, personal merit, professional goals, and involvement in the LGBT community are taken into consideration.
• Award amount- $10,000, application due generally in late January.

Point Scholar Program

• This scholarship is for members of the LGBTQ community who are enrolled full-time at a college or university in the United States.
• Those enrolled at a community college must have plans to transfer to a four-year school.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have documented experience working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.
• The award amount- varies, the application is due generally late January.

Power Division Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Must be an ASME Student Member
• Special interested in the areas of fuels, combustion, or the power industry
• One award of $3,000

Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship

RTX Scholarship

SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) Chevron Scholarship

• Must be a full-time student with freshman, sophomore, or junior standing, pursuing a Chemical, Civil, Computer Science/Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Material, Mechanical, Petroleum engineering, Safety, Construction, Information Technology, or Cyber-security degree
• Students must be a SHPE Member
• Students must have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher
• Students have U.S. Citizenship
• Member of a technical society or extracurricular activity
• Students of Hispanic descent will be given priority
• Applicants must submit a photo/video release form, a student profile including a professional headshot photo, updated resume, transcripts, and any other official documentation as required by the scholarship sponsor. 
• Award amount- $5,000, application generally due mid-April

SHPE Undergraduate Scholarship

• Open to undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors
• Any STEM Major
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Award amount- $2,000, application generally due mid-April

SMART Scholarship for Service Program (Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation)

• For undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for excelling in their fields.  Applicants should have a strong interest in theoretical and applied research as well as an interest in working for the Department of Defense as civilian research scientists and engineers.  Only U.S. citizens may apply.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA required.
• The application requires two letters of recommendation.
• The award includes full tuition and eligible expenses, an annual cash award of at least $25,000, summer internships, and post-graduation employment opportunities in Dept. of Defense laboratories and agencies.
• Application is available online and usually due in early October.

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program

• Presented by the Society of Women Engineers, this award is for students planning to study in a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Applicants must identify as women and are planning to enroll as full-time students.
• Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
• Applicants cannot be fully funded for tuition, fees, and books and equivalents.
• Award amount- $1,000-$15,000, application due in May.

Standards and Certifications (S&C) Scholarship

• For multi-year study beginning in an early undergraduate year. One year of post-graduate study may be allowed.
• Applicants must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related baccalaureate program.
• Award recipients will be selected based on scholastic ability and potential contribution to the mechanical engineering profession.
• Minimum accumulated 3.0 GPA
• Letter of recommendation from ASME Student Section Advisor or Department Head/Chair
• Continue in good academic standing with the university
• One award, (Renewable up to make of three years), of $10,000

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

• High school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the United States may apply for this one-time award.
• Applicants must submit a 140-character message about technology addiction.
• 10 finalists will be asked to write a 500-1,000-word essay on the topic.
• The winner receives $1,000 to help cover school expenses, application is due generally in late January.

Tylenol Scholarship Program

• For students majoring in an area that may lead to a health-related career.
• Ten scholarships worth $10,000, 30 scholarships worth $5000.
• Selection based on academic achievement and leadership in community and school activities.
• Application is available online and usually due in late April.

* Udall Scholarship

• For full-time sophomores and juniors in any major (1) with a strong demonstrated commitment to environmental issues OR (2) who are Native American/Alaska Native and also committed to Native American healthcare OR tribal public policy. Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and U.S. nationals.
• Up to $5,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses. Students who win as sophomores may re-apply in their junior year.
• Minimum 3.55 cumulative GPA.
• Selection based on academic achievement and honors, a record of leadership and service, relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, and a critical essay discussing Congressman Morris K. Udall's or Secretary Stewart L. Udall's public policy work and its relation to the applicant's interests and career goals..
• Approximately 75 Udall Scholars are selected each spring.

Vertex Foundation Scholarship

• The Vertex Foundation encourages applicants with Cystic Fibrosis who can demonstrate financial need and have a record of strong academic achievement and leadership skills.
• Competitive applicants are enrolled in at least nine credit hours per semester, in an undergraduate program or vocational school.
• Single-year and multi-year awards are available.
• Awards may be used for tuition, books, and room and board.
• Awards will be sent directly to the institution that the student is attending.
• Students can reapply the following year for an additional award, but there is no guarantee they will receive one.
• Awards generally around $5,000, and applications due generally in late March

William J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr. Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduates
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• Demonstrate a special interest in product development and design
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Must be an ASME Student Member preferably attending a college or university in California, Hawaii, or Nevada
• One award of $3,000

Willis F. Thompson Memorial Scholarship

• Open to sophomore, junior, or senior undergraduates
• Geographically unrestricted
• Must be enrolled in a mechanical engineering baccalaureate program
• up to three awards of $5,000

WTS Orange County Scholarship

• To encourage women to pursue careers in transportation
• Offering high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate scholarships to women throughout Southern California.
• The number and total scholarship amounts may vary, in 2023 11 scholarships were awarded for a total of $50,000.
• Open to women only
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Planning or currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation-related field 
• Currently enrolled in a school within Orange County, or a current resident of Orange County
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or employer
• Personal statement
• Applications may be submitted online or sent as a single PDF document to wtsocscholarship@gmail.com.