In 2019, we awarded $550,000 to 222 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.
SME Education Foundation Family Scholarship
Connar Christensen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Rachel Linder - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Louisville, KY
Mallory McKell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
Benjamin Molnar - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Maryland College Park, MD
SME Directors Scholarship
Juliana Proctor - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Keene State College, NH
Carl Rydell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Michael Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
Albert E. Wischmeyer Scholarship
Maxwell Bennett - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Stephen Grant - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, NY
Andrea Judasz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Julia Paille - Industrial Engineering
State University of New York at Buffalo, NY
Benjamin Stuhr - Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Alvin & June Sabroff Manufacturing Scholarship
David Prexta - Engineering
The Ohio State University Main, OH
Arthur and Gladys Cervenka Scholarship
Rebekah Bagley - Electrical Engineering
Pensacola Christain College, FL
Zoe Baker - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama, AL
Brandon Bosley - Automotive Engineering/Technology
Georgia State University, GA
Daniel Buckel - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA
Hayden Burch - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Auburn University, GA
Timilehin Jegede - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA
Joseph LeClair - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA
Eric Nzuki - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA
Cameron Soviero - Electrical Engineering
University of Florida, FL
Gabriel Streitmatter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL
Autodesk Scholarship
Nolan Howard - Engineering
Clemson University, SC
Nathan L. Roberts - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Murray State University, KY
Chapter 1 Detroit Undergraduate Scholarship
Ryan B. Briggs - Electrical Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI
Anne C. deCastro - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Ethan McKenzie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Krystal Quinn - Materials Science
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Sierra Reid - Chemical Engineering
Michigan Technological University, MI
Joseph P. Wojnar - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Chapter 17 – St. Louis Scholarship
Christain B. Butler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Jacob R. Fulhorst - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri – Rolla, MO
Dylan J. Ham - Electrical Engineering
Metropolitan Community College - Longview, MO
Cole. W. McClintic - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
Chapter 105 - Memphis Scholarship
Addison J. Cable - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee, TN
Lauren E. Goldston - Electrical Engineering
University of Tennessee, TN
Chapter 116 - Roscoe Douglas Scholarship
Luis E. Vargas - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Western Michigan University, MI
Chapter 79/198/311 – Downriver Detroit Scholarship
Austin Arenz - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Taylor Plekker - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Chapter 23 – Quad Cities Scholarship
Jonathan J. Hellman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Chapter 31 – Peoria Scholarship
Baylee David-Foster - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Bradley University, IL
Gunnar K. Klitzing - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Illinois State University, IL
Chapter 4 – Lawrence A. Wacker Memorial Scholarship
Katherine M. Argo - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Alex Rucinski – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Trevor B. Stein - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
Chapter 52 – Wichita Scholarship
Kenna L. Biddle – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Reid D. Graber – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Wichita State University, KS
Chapter 56 – Ft. Wayne Scholarship
Caige Comstock - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN
Matthew D. Cullen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Raquel K. Denning - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Southern Indiana, IN
Katelyn J. Fair – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN
Mason M. Turner – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, IN
Chapter 6 – Fairfield County Scholarship
Jeremy Johnson – Electrical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University, OH
Chapter 63 – Morrow Scholarship
Tristan A. Campbell – Industrial Engineering & Management
Central Washington University, WA
Chapter 63 – Smith Memorial
Sydney Y. Kim - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington, WA
Chapter 67 – Phoenix Scholarship
Erica Heil – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Campus, AZ
Tyler L. Hulson – Engineering
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus, AZ
Matthew B. Loeffler – Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Chapter 77 – Denver Scholarship
Mitchell A. LaRocque – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Chapter 93 - Albuquerque Scholarship
Lillian Heuertz – Chemical Engineering
University of Arizona, AZ
Peter Watson – Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship
Zachary P. Bibik - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO
Connor T. Cloherty - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Colorado State University, CO
Raphael Hatami - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, CO
Connor B. Jameson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Connie & Robert T. Gunter Scholarship
Temitope D. Obielodan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Southern University, GA
Donald Smith Scholarship
Kendra B. Kleber - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
E. Wayne Kay Community College Scholarship
Nathanial J. Ebner - Tool and Die Engineering/Technology
Southwestern Illinois College, IL
Byron R. Marroquin Morales - Mechanical Design Engineering/Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College, IA
Joshua C. Morgan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Mt. San Jacinto College, CA
Trey B. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Blinn College, TX
E. Wayne Kay Co-Op Scholarship
Markie R. Ash - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI
Ceilidh A. Bray - Industrial Engineering
Dalhousie University-Nova Scotia, NS
Jack D. Calaway - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI
Hannah K. Rhoads. - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Jenna M. Salmen - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Jeromy K. Teddy - Industrial Engineering
Kettering University, MI
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - MS
Jakob D. Hamilton - Industrial Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Tyler B. Whatcott - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Brigham Young University, UT
E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship - PhD
Karl Schuchard - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University, NC
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship
Alan Aguirre Sullivan - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Detroit Mercy, MI
Shane D. Beres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Washington, WA
Jeanette Chen - Industrial Engineering/Management
Stanford University, CA
Katherine A. Cinnamon - Industrial Engineering/Management
University of Washington, WA
David M. Gibson - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Caitlin S. George - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, WI
Richard Guang - Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusettes Institute of Technology, MA
Andrew T. Holaday - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University, IN
Jackson D. Linson - Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK
Cassidy F. London - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Ariana M. Martinez - Electrical Engineering
University of Colorado at Boulder, CO
Jason Q. Phan - Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, MN
Henry E. Pinyan - Industrial Engineering
North Carolina State University, NC
Martina Portuondo - Industrial Engineering
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Jamison D. Price - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A&M University, TX
Sela R. Purzak - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA
Grant A. Rea - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Michael T. Renna - Industrial Design Engineering
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
Abigail R. Ritter - Materials Engineering
Blinn College, TX
Lauren N. Slater - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Patrick H. Wright - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kennesaw State University, GA
E. Wayne Kay Undergraduate Scholarship
Elena R. Bachman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Zoe Berg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Yale University, CT
Trevor D. Burke - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Southern Methodist University, TX
Kathryn L. Cesiel - Electrical Engineering
Kettering University, MI
Clayton A. Cooper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Case Western Reserve University, OH
Paden R. Davis - Electrical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Ruby Eisenbud - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, MA
Evan Ekblaw - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN
Raphael A. Fortuna - Computer Engineering
Cornell University, NY
James S. Gnesda - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Connecticut, CT
Brooke E. Hansbrough - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Berry College, GA
Jaben W. Hodges - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of North Texas, TX
Ryann D. Kullmann - Industrial Design Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Spencer P. Lehmann - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Valparaiso University, IN
Daisy M. Levine - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
West Virginia University, WV
Catherine M. Lewis - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clemson University, SC
Briana A. McMurchie - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL
Robert A. Miller - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Tennessee at Martin, TN
Sean Murray - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clark College, WA
Chelsea Nichols - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Florida, FL
Ethan R. Patane - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Christina M. Patterson - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Lysandra I. Pecina - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX
Ian E. Plamper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Kettering University, MI
Nicole J. Planken - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Samuel Potter - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Stephen A. Robertson - Electrical Engineering
Arizona State University Main, AZ
Meghan A. Rotole - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Thevnin Rumende - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Nazar N. Rush - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Liza A. Russell - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Brennan Sanders - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
Caitlin G. Schroeder - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA
Nicole Tepley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University, VA
Dario Yeung - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Edward S. Roth Scholarship
Bonnie Brown - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
Taylor Gutt - Industrial Engineering
Bradley University, IL
W. Eugene Merchant Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Foreman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati Main Campus, OH
Giuliano Mazzetti Scholarship
Manasa Akella - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Georgia Institue of Technology, GA
Max A. Bowman - Nano Engineering/Technology
Rice University, TX
Ben T. Coe - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
LeTourneau University, TX
Honda Excellence in Manufacturing Scholarship
Fiovi E. Agbodjan - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Angelo W. DeMary - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Thomas J. Henry - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Clark State Community College – Springfield/Leffel, OH
Elijah Messaros - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Sinclair Community College – Dayton, OH
Tirth Patel - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Wesley A. Tackett - Electro-Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, OH
Brendan Yates - Manufacturing Systems Sciences
Edison Community College - Piqua, OH
Joseph F. Novek Award
Anil Kircaliali - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Nicholas G. Wood - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Kenneth C. Novak Manufacturing Scholarship
Travis M. Baldwin - Industrial Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship
Ashley J. DeGrange - Biomedical Engineering/Technology
University of Florida, FL
Lucile B. Kaufman Women's Scholarship
Rebecca C. Button - Computer Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University, PA
Marcus B. & Margo J. Crotts Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Anthony J. Ayers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Carolina State University, NC
Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship
Michael Aja - Welding Engineering/Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology, PA
Miranda A. Almen – Industrial Engineering
Oklahoma State University, OK
Leslie V. Arciniega - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
Jacob A. Austin - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Rachael D. Bartho - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Minnesota State University-Mankato, MN
Landon Butler – Industrial Engineering
University of Pennsylvania, PA
James L. Chestnut - Manufacturing Systems Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY
Katelynn M. Christian – Industrial Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Molly M. Clark – Industrial Engineering
Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
Danielle Dow - Industrial Engineering
Oregon State University, OR
Michael A. 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
Allie J. Gabbard – Industrial Engineering & Management
Ohio University-Main Campus, OH
Cristina Hain - Industrial & Operations Engineering/Technology
Princeton University, NJ
Caleb R. Harter - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Western Kentucky University, KY
Riley K. Horner - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas State University-San Marcos, TX
Blake T. Kirby - Manufacturing Systems 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 Campus, IN
Hannah P. Martinez - Industrial Engineering & Management
Montana State University-Bozeman, MT
Samuel Mask - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central Piedmont Community College, NC
Paige Maxwell - Industrial Engineering
Auburn University, GA
Kyle M. Mellendorf - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
Marlies R. Michielssen - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stanford University, CA
Jonathan M. Mitchell - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX
Matthew R. Moradi - Computer Science
Portland State University, OR
Alan Nguyen - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Houston Community College, TX
Wesley R. Nimmo - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas-Main Campus, AR
Avery L. Nofziger - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Oregon State University, OR
Curtis E. Peters - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Kristen E. Postiglione - Industrial Engineering & Management
Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
Lindsey J. Prestholdt - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University-Main Campus, ND
Andrew M. Rose - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA
Eric Sesterhenn – Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Peter J. Stamatis - Industrial Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
Erin E. Starkey - Industrial Engineering
Iowa State University, IA
Roshay S. Timmons – Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Central State University, OH
James W. Tomson - Industrial Engineering
Penn State University Park, PA
Aaron Ustes - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
Marcie Vandever - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Crownpoint Institute of Technology, NM
Natiya Washer - Industrial Engineering & Management
University of Connecticut, CT
Evan Wendling - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Ferris State University, MI
North Central Region 9 Scholarship
Courtney B. Hassler - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
North Dakota State University-Main Campus, ND
Kyle H. Hoffman - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Prof George Schneider Scholarship
Dana C. Bigham - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Technological University, MI
Richard Sarns Endowed Scholarship
Lindsey M. Butler - Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Schneider/Bingle PLTW Scholarship
Baylee E. Becka - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Texas A & M University, TX
SME Education Foundation PRIME Educational Scholarship
Elizabeth A. Black - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Montana State University-Bozeman, MT
Kuba Ciepiela - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Owen E. Cokley - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH
Elijah H. Cook - Electrical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
Jacob E. Dodd - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA
Thomas R. Draper - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Alex R. Jennings - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Metropolitan State College of Denver, CO
Jacob S. Lockwood - Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, TX
Jacob T. Loudermilk - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Michigan Technological University, MI
Will C. Manderfeld - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
Benjamin T. Moskos - Computer Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
Stephanie Munoz-Arreloa - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Sean M. Myers - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, OH
Kyler A. Nelson - Machine Tool Technologist
Flathead Valley Community College, MT
Hannah K. Neo - Chemical Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
Mackenzie E. NierDuffy - Electrical Engineering
University of Notre Dame, IN
Cameron A. Smith - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Dayton, OH
Sebastian Torres - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
Alexandra N. Zuder - Engineering
The Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
SME Education Foundation Robotics Scholarship
Samuel C. Gregory - Electrical Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell, MA
Noah C. Logan - Electrical Engineering
University of Vermont, VT
SME Education Foundation Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship
Noah Dobson - Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Walt Bartram Memorial Education Scholarship
Rachel R. Turner - Manufacturing Management
University of Arizona, AZ
William E. Weisel Scholarship
Ian G. Lindberg - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of New Hampshire, NH
Jackson K. Schilling - Electrical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, TX
Robert L. Vaughn Endowment Fund
Jace Rae - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
Iowa State University, IA
Brian Ruestow Scholarship
Jack Dalton - Mechanical Engineering/Technology
University of Rochester, NY