Mechanical Engineering Scholarships
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- Open scholarships
- 19
- Median award
- $4,000
- Largest award
- $20,000
- No essay required
- 3
Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship
$20,000Annual: December 15High school seniors and undergraduate women and non-binary students pursuing STEM degrees at U.S. colleges may apply for the Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship. Five winners each receive a $20,000 tuition stipend. Film a three-minute public YouTube mini-lecture explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about. The video must be scientifically accurate with cited sources, creative, and not a personal statement. An advisory board of women and non-binary STEM professionals reviews submissions and selects finalists.
Essay written for youAfrican American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship
Up to $10,000Rolling deadlineAfrican American residents of Hampton Roads, Virginia with at least a 3.0 GPA who are committed to pursuing a STEM degree may apply for the African American Leadership Society STEM Scholarship administered by United Way of South Hampton Roads. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, currently enrolled college students, and qualifying veterans entering college. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000 toward tuition. The number of awards varies. Women account for at least 50% of recipients, and 25% of awards are designated for first-generation college students. Complete the online STEM application with required materials. Applicants must plan to enroll as a college student majoring in a STEM field. AALS aims to build a pipeline of Black STEM leaders and reduce racial and gender gaps in STEM fields across South Hampton Roads.
Essay written for youAlaska Airmen Scholarships
Up to $10,000Annual: March 3Legal U.S. residents who have lived in Alaska for at least two of the past three years and have no felony convictions may apply for Alaska Airmen spring aviation scholarships. Categories include piloting, maintenance, air traffic control, airport management, and other aviation pursuits. Scholarships are worth up to $10,000. The number of awards varies. High school seniors should include acceptance letters from aviation schools or recommendation letters from a certified flight instructor. Submit the spring application between January 1 and March 3. The Alaska Airmen partner with aviation legends to support the next generation of aviators in Alaska's diverse aviation industry.
Essay written for youBMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship
$10,000Annual: April 7Undergraduate or graduate students with a visible or non-visible disability who are enrolled full time at a four-year university in the U.S. or Canada and major in business, computer science, engineering, math, physics, statistics, or a related field may apply. Applicants should have interest in a financial services career, ideally in capital markets. U.S. recipients receive $10,000. Apply through Lime Connect after joining The Lime Network. Submit contact and education details, a resume, current transcripts, an essay on your career goals and scholarship fit, and one letter of reference from a professor, advisor, or supervisor.
Essay written for youIMEG Engineering Scholarship
Up to $10,000Annual: March 13U.S. citizen college sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full time in fall who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing degrees in civil, mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, or related engineering fields may apply for IMEG engineering scholarships. Awards are up to $10,000 for underrepresented students with strong potential. Submit two recommendation letters and an unofficial transcript. Applicants must not be employed at IMEG or related to an IMEG employee. IMEG, a 100% employee-owned firm, supports the next generation of engineering innovators.
Essay written for youAssociation for Iron & Steel Technology Scholarships
$7,500Due Oct 5, 2026Full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at accredited North American universities majoring in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, safety, or industrial hygiene who plan careers in the iron and steel industry may apply. Applicants must be USMCA citizens (U.S., Canada, or Mexico) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients receive a $7,500 scholarship and must commit to a paid summer internship at a North American steel-related company. AIST assists with internship placement, and self-placed internships require pre-approval. Apply with an essay, resume, transcript, and recommendation letters expressing strong interest in the iron and steel industry by the October 5 deadline.
Essay written for youBarry Goldwater Scholarship
Up to $7,500Rolling deadlineCollege sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA and intent to pursue research careers in natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering must apply through their campus Goldwater faculty representative. Each scholar receives up to $7,500 per academic year for one or two years depending on class year. Up to 454 scholarships may be awarded nationally. Nominees submit a research essay, questionnaire, three recommendations, and transcripts. Campus nominations are due the last Friday in January. Direct applications without campus nomination are not considered.
Essay written for youE. Richard Booser Scholarship
$4,500Annual: December 1Undergraduate science or engineering students interested in tribology may apply for the E. Richard Booser Scholarship through the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Presidential Awards Program. One $4,500 award includes a research term: $3,000 upon receipt and $1,500 upon completion of a research report. STLE membership is not required, and previous non-Booser STLE award winners may apply. Selection is based on a faculty letter of recommendation, research relevance, and proposed research quality. Submit the application on STLE's Submittable page with a research proposal. Winners' reports are published in the STLE magazine.
Essay written for youInternational Titanium Association Scholarship Program
$4,000Rolling deadlineHigh school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduate students in a STEM field with at least a 3.0 GPA who plan full-time enrollment at an accredited two- or four-year college may apply. Nomination by an International Titanium Association member-company employee is recommended but not required. Up to three non-renewable awards of $4,000 each are granted annually for undergraduate study. Apply through Scholarship America by May 14 with an online recommendation.
Essay written for youCNC Machines Manufacturing & Engineering Scholarship
$2,500Annual: December 5Students currently enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university pursuing manufacturing, engineering, or a related field may apply for the annual CNC Machines Manufacturing and Engineering Scholarship. One $2,500 award is granted each year to help offset education costs in manufacturing and engineering fields. Apply through the CNC Machines scholarship page during the open application period. The program renews annually for students earning degrees in eligible technical fields.
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How many mechanical engineering scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 19 verified scholarships for students in this category, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $4,000, and the largest reaches $20,000.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 3 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is October 5, 2026. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.