SME Education Foundation Awards Scholarships to Students Pursuing Degrees in Advanced Manufacturing
Dearborn, Mich. (PRWEB) July 02, 2014 -- The SME Education Foundation, which is committed to supporting the next generation of manufacturing engineers and technologists, recently awarded scholarships to 250 students in the U.S. and Canada. These awards included $105,000 for the annual SME Education Foundation Family and Director’s Scholarships and $556,000 in other scholarships.
“We received a record amount of applications this year and are pleased to be able to provide financial support to these students who are pursuing careers in advanced manufacturing,” said Pamela Hurt, senior manager, SME Education Foundation. “Scholarship programs like this are essential to providing ongoing support and resources to these students so they are able to pursue an education and drive the future of manufacturing.”
The SME Education Foundation Family Scholarships are awarded to relatives of SME members; these students are pursuing degrees in manufacturing engineering or closely related fields. The Foundation awarded three students the scholarships this year.
• Zachary Loeb received a $70,000 four-year scholarship and plans to attend the Florida Institute of Technology to pursue a degree in engineering.
• Twin brothers Andrew and Jonathan Peuchen both received $10,000, one-year scholarships and plan to attend LeTourneau University to pursue degrees in mechanical engineering.
Additionally, the Foundation awarded three Francis J. Sehn Director’s Scholarships. These were given to students who are full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a manufacturing or related field. This scholarship is supported through personal gifts made by both members of SME and the SME Education Foundation Board of Directors, Foundation Emeriti and SME past presidents. Each Director’s Scholarship is $5,000.
The winners of the Francis J. Sehn Director’s Scholarships were:
• Heather Goka, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
• Jay Fleishchman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Evan Ratliff, The Ohio State University
The remaining 244 scholarships ranged from $1,000 to $8,000 and were awarded based on various criteria including state of residence, SME Chapter participation and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Key scholarship programs include the Joseph P. Novek Outstanding Student Leader Award, the E. Wayne Kay Scholarship and Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship. In total, the SME Education Foundation awarded $661,000 for the 2014/2015 academic year.
To learn more about the SME Education Foundation, to apply for a scholarship or to make a donation to support the future manufacturing workforce, visit http://www.smeef.org.
About the SME Education Foundation
The SME Education Foundation is committed to inspiring, preparing and supporting the next generation of manufacturing engineers and technologists in the advancement of manufacturing education. Created by SME in 1979, the SME Education Foundation provides grants, scholarships and awards through its partnerships with corporations, organizations, foundations and individual donors. Visit the SME Education Foundation at smeef.org. Also visit CareerMe.org for information on advanced manufacturing careers and ManufacturingisCool.com, our award-winning website for young people. Follow @mfgeducation on Twitter or on Facebook at facebook.com/SME.Education.Foundation.
About SME
SME connects all those who are passionate about making things that improve our world. As a nonprofit organization, SME has served practitioners, companies, educators, government and communities across the manufacturing spectrum for more than 80 years. Through its strategic areas of events, media, membership, training and development, and the SME Education Foundation, SME is uniquely dedicated to advancing manufacturing by addressing both knowledge and skill needs for the industry. Follow @sme_mfg on Twitter or facebook.com/smemfg.
Beth Oates, SME, +1 313-425-3190, [email protected]
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