In 2018, we awarded $608,100 to 243 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.
SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship
Andrew Stucker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Idaho, ID
John Geary - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oklahoma State University, OK
Emily J. Redekopp - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
South Dakota State University, SD
SME Directors Scholarship
Adam Lecznar - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University, MI
Gregory J. Smith - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Weber State University, UT
Roshay S. Timmons - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University, OH
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship
Stephen Grant - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College, NY
Andrea R. Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Brett D. Potter - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
SUNY Alfred State - College of Technology, NY
Peter M. Stoute - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Albany, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Scholarship
Eric Glaze - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship
Christian R. Capps - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Shelton State Community College, AL
Eugene J. DeNezza II - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FL
Shaneal C. Findley - Computer Engineering
University of Central Florida, FL
Jasmine A. Gay - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Florida State University, FL
Brooklyn Harper - Industrial Engineering
Kennesaw State University, GA
Elizabeth Laster - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University, AL
Thomas A. Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL
Autodesk Scholarship
Ashley M. Booker - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC
Nathan L. Butler - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Chapter 1 Detroit Graduate Scholarship
Yatri J. Patel - Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Chapter 1 Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship
Marlina Bowring - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Andrew H. Gomez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Rachel Kolb - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Isaac M. Payne - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Lake Superior State University, MI
Luis E. Vargas - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 17 – St. Louis Scholarship
Levi J. Madden - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO
James N. Roy - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO
Mackenzie N. Settle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO
Amber M. Zubeck - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Central Missouri State University, MO
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship
Samantha Maness - Materials Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN
Leanne Turpin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship
David Maawma - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 79/198/311 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship
Austin Arenz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Eric C. Braun - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Grand Valley State University, MI
Chapter 23 – Quad Cities Scholarship
Benjamin Ringel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Chapter 31 – Peoria Scholarship
Gunnar Klitzing - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Illinois State University, IL
Chapter 4 – Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship
Jack Calaway - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Justin McElderry – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
Matthias W. Winters - Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
Chapter 52 – Wichita Scholarship
Joshua D. Maxton – Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University, KS
Tristan D. Ptacek – Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kansas State University-Salina College of Technology and Aviation, KS
Chapter 56 – Ft. Wayne Scholarship
Molly Clark - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Bailey Flemming - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN
Karalyn Kramer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Notre Dame, IN
Sean M. Malone – Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main Campus, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship
Joseph S. Sparto – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship
Dawson N. Burke – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial
Keaton C. Kvarnstrom - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Chapter 67 – Phoenix Scholarship
Erica Heil – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus, AZ
Alaina E. Rowitsch – Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Nicole J. Swatton – Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship
Justin Thwaites – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship
David Armendariz – Engineering
Central New Mexico Community College, NM
Clarence & Josephine Myers Undergraduate Scholarship
Laura F. Fundenberger – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main, IN
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship
Connor T. Cloherty - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO
Erick R. Quinanilla - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship
Brandon D. Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia State University, GA
Donald Smith Scholarship
Caroline D. Neighbors - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology|
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Devon Berrios - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southeast Technical Institute, SD
Andrew J. Brand - Welding Engineering/Technology
Mohawk Valley Community College, NY
Sean P. Drum - Welding Engineering/Technology
State University of New York College of Technology, NY
Valentine Garland - Aviation/Aircraft Engineering/Technology
MIAT College of Technology, MI
Fletcher S. Kimble - Manufacturing Technician
Front Range Community College, CO
Monica L. Manke - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship
Brianna Buhl - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Mikayla Knerr - Industrial Engineering
Otterbein University, OH
Rushiraj Parikh - Industrial Engineering
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick Campus, NJ
Calvin Pough Jr. - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS
Michael S. Carlson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Leon Hill - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri-Rolla, MO
Garrett Janetzky - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology|
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Erin Mullin - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas Main, AR
Kay V. Perera - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD
Alok Dand - Industrial Engineering
Wichita State University
Andi Wang - Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Chao Wang - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship
Luis F. Andreu - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Zoe I. Baker - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL
Dariana Barrios-Salas - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
LeTourneau University, TX
Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Jackson W. Buchanan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley, CA
Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, AL
Amanda K. Hertel - Chemical Engineering
University of Kansas Main, KS
Gavin K. Jackson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tulsa Community College, OK
Alexa S. Jakob - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Cooper Union, NY
Christopher T. Kang - Computer Science
University of Washington, WA
Sydney C. Kepler - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Harvard University, MA
Farrant Linne - Engineering
Gonzaga University, WA
Ben G. Masters - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Bryan A. McKeever - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
William D. McKelvey - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mississippi State University, MS
Hugo Michielsen - Computer Science
University of California-Davis, CA
Charles M. Miller - Aerospace Engineering
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Seth W. Morris - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University Main, IN
Neha Nagabothu - Industrial Engineering
University of California-Berkeley, CA
Johnattan H. Ontiveros - Electrical Engineering
Harvard University, MA
John L. Sammons - Electrical Engineering
University of Houston, TX
Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
Jay Schauer - Computer Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Riley G. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Avey L. Songco - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of California-Berkeley, CA
Jacob A. Welch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Bryan Z. Zhao - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship
Alene N. Basmadjian - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, OK
Neil Beveridge - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Harvey Mudd College, CA
Brayckner A. Bueres-Torres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA
Landon Butler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania, PA
Megan Courter - Industrial Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN
Jeremy M. Crosby - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC
Shiloh Curtis - Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Arpad Depaszthory - Computer Science
University of Washington, WA
Brian (Russell) DeSousa - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Kyle L. Dupont - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Kyle J. Greenwald - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla, MO
Caleb R. Harter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY
Zachary A. Hase - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Courtney B. Hassler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND
Kyle H. Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University - IA
Miriam S. Huerta - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University, CT
Daniel S. Jarman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC
Payton E. Kick - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Charles A. Ludlow - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado School of Mines, CO
Karisma K. Murry - Chemical Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK
Andrew J. Noll - Engineering
Ohio University Main, OH
Kinsey L. Popham - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Zachary S. Rolfness - Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Alaina E. Rowitsch - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Anmol Seth - Computer Science
University of California - Berkeley, CA
Leeanna V. Whittle - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tri-County Technical College - SC
Natalie A. Wooldridge - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Texas A& M University, TX
Harrison T. Young - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA
Edward S. Roth Scholarship
Spencer J. Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Garrison Ganowsky - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
W. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship
Erica L. Wuenneman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship
Jaben W. Hodges - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Texas, TX
Rachel Kimbell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas Christian University, TX
Micah J. Mutscheller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing Scholarship
Fiovi E. Agbodjan - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Caleb I. AtLee - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Marion Technical College, OH
London E. Ayton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH
Adam J. Carver - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
James A. Rhodes State College, OH
Tim N. Faris - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Rafael Garcia - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Casey W. Jones - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH
Shaun Reed - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Shane R. Thomas - Electro Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award
Sarah Trevisiol - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship
Jose V. Hernandez - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship
Audrey T. Dods - Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship
Serena C. Grown-Haeberli - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Lauren C. Warner - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship
Olaoluwa Aina - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Miranda A. Almen – Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK
Karsten M. Anderson - Metallurgical/Materials Engineering
Colorado School of Mines, CO
Leslie V. Arciniega - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Jacob Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Matthew S. Baxter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
Hannah Chen – Industrial Engineering & Management
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
James Chestnut - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY
Katelynn M. Christian – Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Kathryn DeGeest – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main Campus, ND
Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Michael Dvorak - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Rolla, MO
Brandon K. Eberl - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of South Carolina Aiken, SC
Dana E. Emswiler - Industrial Engineering
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus, PA
Ryan Fitzgerald - Welding Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX
Jonathan Hartzler – Machine Tool Technologist
Indiana State University, IN
Erica M. Herin - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Alex R. Johnson - Machine Tool Technologist
North Dakota State College of Science, ND
Tyler Kauffman - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Blake T. Kirby - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, WI
Hannah Kuperus - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Emily LaBorde - Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Bethany E. Lengacher - Industrial Engineering & Management
Purdue University Main, IN
Elisabeth Malone - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
Hannah P. Martinez - Industrial Engineering & Management
Montana State University – Bozeman, MT
Kimberly P. Martinez Sequeda - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Texas - Pan American, TX
Kyle Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Marlies Michielssen - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stanford University, CA
Jonathan M. Mitchell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX
Amanda Morgan - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Macgregor D. Musall - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA
Sarah M. Nibbelink - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College, IA
Avery Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Caitlin Pellerin - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Lindsey J. Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University Main, ND
Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Caleb B. Smith - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
Erin E. Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Benjamin R. Tabbert – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI
Erik Tracy - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California State University-Los Angeles, CA
Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
Aaron Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
Polina A. Verkhovodova - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
California Institute of Technology, CA
Joseph Warnecke - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Ohio Northern University, OH
Kyle T. Wendt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
Madelynn Yalowitz - Industrial Engineering
Kansas State University, KS
Cayleigh G. York - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Tennessee Technological University, TN
North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Caleb Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
John R. Merila - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of North Dakota Main, ND
Prof George Schneider Scholarship
Joseph P. Wojnar - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship
Kayla S. Fischer - Machine Tool Technologist
Northern Wyoming Community College District, WY
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship
Sidnee A. Cowan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Arkansas Tech University, AR
SME-EF – PRIME Educational Grant
Nathan J. Bartlett - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH
Daniel M. Cummins - Engineering
Purdue University Main, IN
Noah S. Fleury - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology, MT
Joshua T. Giambattista - Computer Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN
Matthew R. Hall - Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Caleb M. Hammer - Industrial Engineering & Management
Metropolitan Community College - Longview, MO
Catherine R. Kime - Engineering
Utah State University, UT
Cameron K. Kuwata - Aerospace Engineering
Wichita State University, KS
Caroline F. Lynch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Tri-County Technical College, SC
Logan D. Miertschin - Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University, TX
Emmanuel W. Muyaya - Technology Engineering/Science
Jefferson Community and Technical College District, KY
Mary E. Noble - Electrical Engineering
Georgia Southern University, GA
Rachel M. Ott - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main, OH
Shaiane Tran - Electrical Engineering
Clemson University, SC
Kyle M. Vantrease - Electrical Engineering
Texas A&M University, TX
Jacob W. Wells - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Alexis White - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Dallas, TX
Nathan A. Wong - Computer Science
University of California-Davis, CA
Xiang Zhao - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship
Laura H. McGann - Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
Theresa B. Myers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Alabama in Huntsville, AL
SME-EF Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship
Kevin Campion - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Noah Dobson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Shelby Galatioto - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Columbia, MO
Anil Kircaliali - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Peter J. Stamatis - Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
Autumn Turner - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis, CA
William E. Weisel Scholarship
Dominic J. Jakubowski - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University, MI
John C. Kim - Robotics Engineering
Northwestern University, IL
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund
Hannah K. Rhoads - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Brian Ruestow Scholarship
Daniel A. Speer - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY