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Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship 2027 - NM
The Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship is a named fund inside the SME Education Foundation portfolio tied to SME Albuquerque Chapter No. 93. Graduating high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a bachelor''s degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field can compete for awards that directories list from about $1,000 to $6,000. Reviewers look for a 2.5 GPA and apply a preference order that starts with chapter members'' children or grandchildren, then SME student members at New Mexico universities, then New Mexico residents and students planning to attend an in-state engineering college. You file one application at scholarships.smeef.org during the annual November-through-February window.
What is the Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship?
Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship connects SME Education Foundation money to undergraduates who want manufacturing careers with New Mexico roots. Albuquerque Chapter No. 93 sponsors the fund, and the preference stack rewards chapter families before it widens to student members and state residents.
Unlike some chapter awards that only name four-year manufacturing degrees at a single campus, this fund expects a bachelor''s track in manufacturing engineering or a neighbor major, with extra weight for students heading to an in-state engineering college. If UNM, NMSU, or another New Mexico engineering program is on your list, say so plainly in your statement.
You still file once at scholarships.smeef.org. Tell the truth about chapter relationships, because Albuquerque reviewers use that order when files are close. Read the Chapter 67 Phoenix Scholarship guide for a nearby regional SME chapter pattern, and the main SME Education Foundation Scholarship guide for how named funds stack inside one application.
Eligibility
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✓Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related fieldYou must pursue a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a closely related field as defined in SME Education Foundation 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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✓High school senior or undergraduateGraduating high school seniors and current undergraduates may apply. Some preference tiers also consider students planning associate degrees after other preferences are exhausted.
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✓New Mexico ties or in-state engineering collegePreference goes to applicants pursuing study at an accredited engineering college or university in New Mexico and to residents of the state, as described in published preference rules.
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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 93 preference orderFirst preference goes to a child, grandchild, or stepchild of a current Chapter 93 member. Second preference goes to an SME student member attending a New Mexico university. Third preference goes to New Mexico residents, then students planning to attend an in-state engineering college.
Benefits
- Typical award range $1,000 to $6,000
- Allowed uses Tuition, fees, or books
- Application path Single SME Education Foundation form
- Renewability Reapply each year unless renewed in portal
- 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 93 Albuquerque and all other eligible SME funds.
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✓Official or current transcriptProvide transcripts proving a 2.5 cumulative GPA and your current or planned major.
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✓Personal statementExplain why you chose your major, your career objectives, and how the scholarship supports your goals, as SME requests in fund materials.
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✓ResumeList internships, student chapter activity, and leadership roles 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 academic performance.
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✓Chapter family documentationIf a parent or grandparent belongs to Chapter 93, note membership in the application so reviewers can apply first preference.
How to apply
Deadline and timeline
FAQ
Who gets preference for the Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship?
Children or grandchildren of current Chapter 93 members receive first preference. SME student members at New Mexico universities receive second preference, followed by New Mexico residents and students planning to attend an in-state engineering college.
How much is the Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship worth?
Published listings show a range from about $1,000 to $6,000 applied to tuition, fees, or books. Treat the offer letter as the final number if you win.
What is the Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship deadline for 2027?
Apply through scholarships.smeef.org before 1 February 2027. SME opens the shared application on 1 November each year.
Do I need to attend college in New Mexico for Chapter 93 Albuquerque?
Strong preference goes to students planning to attend an engineering college or university in New Mexico and to state residents. Confirm how your campus choice affects scoring in the SME portal.
What GPA do I need for Chapter 93 Albuquerque?
You need at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale according to published fund rules.
Can high school seniors apply for Chapter 93 Albuquerque?
Yes. Graduating seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field may apply alongside current undergraduates.
Do I need a separate application for Chapter 93 Albuquerque?
No. One SME Education Foundation application covers this fund and every other scholarship you qualify for.
Where do I apply for the Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship?
Use https://scholarships.smeef.org/applications/ when the cycle is open. Questions go to [email protected].
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