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Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship 2027 - MI
The Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship is a combined named fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio tied to SME Downriver Chapter No. 79 and legacy chapters 198 and 311 in southeast Michigan. Students seeking an associate, bachelor''s, or graduate degree in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited Michigan public or private college can compete for merit awards that directories often list at about $1,000. Reviewers look for a 2.5 GPA and apply a preference order that starts with chapter members'' children and grandchildren. You file one application at scholarships.smeef.org during the annual November-through-February window.
What is the Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship?
Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship bundles legacy SME Downriver chapter funds into one application path for Michigan engineering students. Chapters 79, 198, and 311 share southeast Michigan manufacturing roots, so the preference language reads like a family reunion before it widens to UM-Dearborn student members and state residents.
You can be an associate student at a community college, a four-year undergraduate, or a graduate researcher as long as the major and campus fit. That makes this fund broader than Chapter 311 Tri-Cities alone, which targets undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA, though both awards care about Michigan ties.
Tell the truth about chapter relationships in the application, because Downriver reviewers use that order when files are close. Plan backward from 1 February 2027 and read the Chapter 311 Tri-Cities Scholarship guide if you also qualify for Tri-Cities preference rules.
Eligibility
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✓Degree at a Michigan institutionYou must pursue an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree at an accredited public or private college or university located in Michigan in an eligible engineering or technology field.
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✓Eligible engineering or technology majorQualifying fields include manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, and closely related programs as defined in SME materials.
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✓Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPAApplicants need an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Upload transcripts that show your cumulative average.
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✓U.S. or Canadian citizenship or eligible residencyStandard SMEEF rules require U.S. or Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or an eligible student visa, plus a permanent address in the United States or Canada.
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✓Chapter 79/198/311 preference orderFirst preference goes to children, grandchildren, or related dependents of a current Chapter 79 member or former member of Chapters 198 or 311. Second preference goes to SME student members at University of Michigan-Dearborn Student Chapter S326 sponsored by Chapter 79. Third preference goes to Michigan residents.
Benefits
- Typical award amount About $1,000
- Allowed uses Tuition, fees, or books
- Michigan campus requirement Accredited MI college or university
- Renewability Reapply each year unless renewed in portal
- Typical award amount About $1,000
- Eligible degrees Graduate programs in named fields
- GPA minimum 2.5 cumulative on 4.0 scale
- Room and board Not a separate housing grant
Document checklist
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✓SME Education Foundation online applicationComplete the shared form at scholarships.smeef.org when the 2027-2028 cycle opens. One submission considers you for Chapter 79/198/311 and all other eligible SME funds.
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✓Official or current transcriptProvide transcripts proving a 2.5 cumulative GPA and enrollment at a Michigan institution.
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✓Personal statementDescribe your manufacturing career goals and any Downriver chapter or southeast Michigan industry connections.
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✓ResumeList co-ops, internships, and student chapter activity that support your file.
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✓Recommendation letterSubmit at least one letter from faculty or an industry mentor who can speak to your readiness for the field.
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✓Chapter family documentationIf a parent or grandparent belongs to Chapter 79 or belonged to Chapters 198 or 311, note membership in the application so reviewers can apply first preference.
How to apply
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FAQ
Which Michigan schools qualify for the Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship?
You must attend an accredited public or private college or university located in Michigan. Confirm your campus in the SME portal before you submit.
How much is the Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship worth?
Published listings show about $1,000 applied to tuition, fees, or books. Treat the offer letter as the final number if you win.
What is the Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship deadline for 2027?
Apply through scholarships.smeef.org before 1 February 2027. SME opens the shared application on 1 November each year.
Can graduate students apply for Chapter 79/198/311?
Yes. Published criteria include graduate degrees in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at Michigan institutions.
What GPA do I need for Chapter 79/198/311?
You need at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale according to published fund rules.
Who gets first preference for Chapter 79/198/311?
Children, grandchildren, or related dependents of a current SME Downriver Chapter 79 member or former member of Chapters 198 or 311 receive first preference.
Do I need a separate application for Chapter 79/198/311?
No. One SME Education Foundation application routes you to this fund and every other scholarship you qualify for.
Where do I apply for the Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship?
Use https://scholarships.smeef.org/applications/ when the cycle is open. Questions go to [email protected].
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