Shape Corp., a global tier-one automotive and industrial component supplier, is the latest manufacturer to join the growing list of companies partnering with the SME Education Foundation to expand its exemplary manufacturing education program for high school students.
The SME Education Foundation scholarships support students pursuing degrees in advanced manufacturing and related fields at two- and four-year schools, colleges and universities. We have awarded more than $7 million to nearly 3,000 deserving students in the United States and Canada since 2005.
In 2012, we awarded $521,400 to 205 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
In 2014, we awarded $617,800 to 248 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
In 2016, we awarded $573,220 to 249 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.
In 2017, we awarded $614,200 to 263 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.
In 2020, we awarded $600,000 to 244 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.
In 2021, we awarded 306 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.