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SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship 2027 - $15,000

Deadline February 28, 2027 162 days left · Hosted by SAE International · Published

The SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship backs graduate engineers who plan to teach at the university level, not only researchers heading to industry labs. Each cycle SAE awards scholarships worth $15,000 to top applicants enrolled at U.S. universities who hold at least a 3.5 GPA and document leadership through SAE Collegiate Design Series participation, SAE student chapters, or comparable activities. You submit college transcripts, GRE scores when available, two recommendation letters, and a personal statement on your engineering and teaching goals through the SAE scholarship portal. Payment goes to your university account in July or August after notification by the end of June.

Grad engineering
$15,000
Teach engineering goal
3.5+ GPA
SAE deadline
Feb 28, 2027
Master or PhD
U.S. university
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship?

SAE International funds mobility engineers, and this scholarship targets the narrow band of graduate students who want classrooms and research labs, not just corporate design floors. Fifteen thousand dollars is meaningful against graduate tuition, but the teaching intent has to be credible in your statement and letters.

Leadership documentation is where Formula and Baja alumni shine. If you never joined SAE activities, show equivalent engineering leadership and explain the parallel. The February 28 deadline leaves little room after holiday breaks, so line up recommenders in January.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Graduate engineering enrollment in the U.S.
    Pursue a master's or doctoral degree in engineering at an accredited U.S. university when you apply.
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    Intent to teach engineering at university level
    Explain in your personal statement how your degree path leads to a faculty or teaching career in engineering, not only industry R&D.
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    Minimum 3.5 GPA
    Maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA on graduate or combined graduate coursework as SAE scholarship listings describe.
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    Demonstrated leadership
    Document leadership through SAE Collegiate Design Series teams, SAE student chapters, or other engineering leadership activities.
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    Strong academic record
    Transcripts should show rigorous engineering preparation aligned with your teaching goals.
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    Complete SAE application package
    Submit every upload SAE requests before the portal closes. Missing GRE or letters disqualify incomplete files.
What you get

Benefits

  • Scholarship value $15,000
  • Payment timing July/August via university account
  • Allowed uses Tuition or incidental school expenses
  • Notification By end of June per SAE listings
  • Automatic renewal One-time award unless portal states otherwise
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    SAE online scholarship application
    Apply through the SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship page on sae.org when the cycle opens.
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    College transcripts
    Upload transcripts covering undergraduate and graduate work with GPA visible.
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    GRE score report (if taken)
    Provide GRE results when available. Scholarship directories list GRE among expected materials.
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    Two recommendation letters
    Ask faculty or research advisors who can speak to teaching potential and engineering research skill.
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    Personal statement
    Outline why you pursue engineering graduate study and how you plan to teach at the university level.
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    Leadership activity summary
    List Collegiate Design Series roles, SAE chapter offices, and other mobility-engineering leadership in the application.
Step by step

How to apply

Draft your statement around classroom or lab instruction plans, mentoring undergraduates, or faculty career steps.
List Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Aero Design, or chapter leadership with dates and responsibilities.
Give recommenders SAE upload instructions and your statement draft so letters match your teaching theme.
Include official or self-reported GRE when the portal allows. Schedule the test in fall if you still need scores.
SAE scholarship directories cite February 28 as the annual deadline pattern.
Plan funding conversations with your department after SAE announces recipients by late June.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 28, 2027
162 days left
Jan 2027
SAE typically opens doctoral engineering applications for the new cycle.
Feb 28, 2027
Application deadline per SAE scholarship listings.
Spring 2027
SAE Scholarship Committee review.
Late Jun 2027
Recipients notified by end of June.
Jul - Aug 2027
Funds posted to university account.
Questions

FAQ

How much is the SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship?

SAE lists scholarships worth $15,000 for top applicants in recent cycles.

Do I need to want a faculty career?

Yes. The fund supports students pursuing master's or doctoral engineering degrees with intent to teach engineering at the university level.

What GPA does SAE require?

Scholarship directories cite at least a 3.5 GPA among eligibility expectations.

Does SAE leadership matter?

Yes. Participation in Collegiate Design Series, SAE student chapters, or similar leadership is part of selection.

When is the SAE Doctoral Engineering deadline?

February 28, 2027 according to SAE and CollegeData listings. Confirm on sae.org when the portal opens.

How are SAE doctoral funds paid?

Payment is made into your university account in July or August after late June notification.

Are international students eligible?

Published materials emphasize enrollment at a U.S. university. Read the live application for citizenship rules each year.

Is GRE required?

Directories list GRE scores among application materials when taken. Check the open portal for hard requirements.

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