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    A scholarship is considered by ASME to be a grant made to a student to enable or assist the student in pursuing an educational program in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology at the undergraduate or graduate level.

    Application is NOW OPEN for academic school year 2026-27

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    What You Should Know...

    The online Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN for the 2026 - 2027 academic year for 4-Year Baccalaureate students, Graduate students, Community College/2-Year Technical Programs, and Associate degree students and graduating High School seniors pursuing ME/MET degrees and closely related disciplines. 

    Applicants must be accepted and later enrolled in Associate, Baccalaureate or graduate degree programs for the academic year starting September 2026. Associate degree programs at community/technical colleges or international programs holding Regional/National Accreditation are accepted. Baccalaureate programs at domestic colleges/universities must hold ABET accreditation.
     

    An ASME student membership is required to login to the online application system.

    Join ASME or Renew your membership.

    Applicants must be full-time

    unless they are within two semesters of graduation when enrolled in a 4-year Baccalaureate program.

    Applicants can be part-time

    at a community college, 2-year technical college or associate degree program.  

    ASME Scholarships have only one application to complete for all scholarships.

    Students must apply again each year. 

    We're hosting Informational Session...

    Got questions about the ASME Scholarship Program, eligibility, or other related questions?

    Join our informational sessions to ask your questions and to learn more about the scholarship program,eligibilty and get tips on how to strebgthen and successfully complete your application.

    The first session is scheduled for December 19 then Every Friday from January 16 – February 13, 2026.

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    Select Current Enrollment Status to Apply


    4-Year Baccalaureate and Graduate Program Students (ME/MET)

    ME/MET Students in their Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate level of study enrolled in a baccalaureate program or a 2+2 transfer program at an ABET-accredited 4-year university can apply.
    Community College / 2-Year Technical Program, and General Engineering Students with an emphasis in ME/MET

    Engineering students enrolled at a two-year institution pursuing an ME/MET degree or a related discipline can apply for ASME scholarships. Students can be enrolled in an associate degree program.
    High School Seniors

    High school seniors starting their first year of college after graduation who have been involved in STEM or related activities and are enrolled at an ABET accredited university can apply.

    Scholarship Impact Stories

     

    ASME Scholarship Program Goals

    Expand the engineering workforce pipeline consistent with ASME’s objectives

    Enable outstanding mechanical engineering students in financial difficulty to graduate.

    Encourage continuing participation and leadership in ASME

    Support the education for students whose application shows potential for that student to contribute to the advancement of the art, science and practice of ME and MET or closely related engineering fields



     

    Our Benefactors

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    Ansys
    ASME Foundation
    ASME International Gas Turbine Institute
    ASME Petroleum Division
    oSTEM
    Out to Innovate
    SHPE
    ASME Standards & Engineering Services