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SAE Phil and Jean Myers Scholarship 2027

Deadline February 2027 (confirm on sae.org) 160 days left · Hosted by SAE International (Phil and Jean Myers fund) · Published

The Phil and Jean Myers Award and Scholarship for Student Achievement and Technical Proficiency recognizes college seniors who combine strong academics with hands-on mobility engineering skill. SAE hosts the fund on its senior scholarship portal for students nearing graduation in engineering or related programs tied to automotive and mobility careers. You apply online with transcripts, recommendation letters, and essays or statements defined in the open application. SAE scholarship cycles typically close in February with notification in late spring and payment toward the following academic term. Read the Myers senior page every year for dollar amount, citizenship rules, and major list updates.

Confirm on SAE portal
Varies
Technical proficiency
College senior
SAE scholarship window
~Feb 2027
Mobility fields
United States
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the SAE Phil and Jean Myers Scholarship?

Phil and Jean Myers left their names on a senior-year SAE award that cares about shop-floor competence as much as GPA. If you spent three years on a collegiate design team, this is the scholarship where you describe what you personally built, tested, and fixed.

Because SAE updates amounts and prompts annually, treat sae.org as the only budget source. February deadlines cluster across SAE funds, so upload transcripts and letters once and reuse polished project descriptions across eligible applications when rules allow.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Senior standing in engineering or related program
    Be a college senior in an engineering or mobility-related major as defined in the Myers scholarship description on sae.org.
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    Student achievement and technical proficiency
    Demonstrate academic achievement plus technical skill through projects, labs, co-ops, or SAE collegiate activities.
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    Enrollment at accredited U.S. institution
    Attend an accredited U.S. college or university unless the live portal lists additional eligible countries for SAE funds.
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    Complete SAE application
    Submit all portal uploads before the deadline. Incomplete senior files are not forwarded to reviewers.
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    Leadership or collegiate design participation (typical edge)
    Many SAE senior awards favor Collegiate Design Series or chapter leadership. Highlight concrete roles in your application narrative.
What you get

Benefits

  • Award amount Set on live SAE portal each cycle
  • Recognition Named Phil and Jean Myers achievement award
  • Typical use Tuition or educational expenses via SAE
  • Multi-year renewal Senior award; not renewable
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    SAE Myers senior application
    Start at sae.org/participate/scholarships/myers-scholarship-senior when the cycle opens.
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    Official or unofficial transcript
    Show senior-level coursework and cumulative GPA.
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    Recommendation letters
    Request letters from faculty or project advisors who saw your technical work firsthand.
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    Essay or personal statement
    Follow the Myers prompt on the portal, focusing on achievement and technical proficiency examples.
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    Resume or project portfolio
    Summarize design teams, internships, and tooling skills relevant to mobility engineering.
Step by step

How to apply

Read eligibility majors and award amount on sae.org before you collect documents.
Name vehicles, powertrains, or test rigs you built and what you personally machined, coded, or validated.
Choose recommenders who watched you debug hardware, not only lecture professors.
SAE senior scholarships historically close in February. Confirm the exact date in the portal.
Expect late spring decisions consistent with other SAE collegiate scholarships.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
February 2027 (confirm on sae.org)
160 days left
Jan 2027
Myers senior application typically opens with other SAE scholarships.
Feb 2027
Expected submission deadline; verify on sae.org.
Spring 2027
SAE committee review.
Late spring 2027
Recipient notification per SAE patterns.
Questions

FAQ

Who is the SAE Myers scholarship for?

College seniors demonstrating student achievement and technical proficiency in engineering or mobility-related programs per the Myers senior listing.

Where do I apply for the Myers scholarship?

Through sae.org/participate/scholarships/myers-scholarship-senior when the application is live.

How much is the Phil and Jean Myers award?

SAE sets the amount on the open portal each cycle. Read the live form before you plan aid.

When is the Myers scholarship deadline?

SAE senior scholarships typically close in February. Confirm the exact day on sae.org for 2027.

Do SAE design teams help my Myers application?

Technical proficiency is central. Collegiate Design Series roles and hands-on project detail strengthen your file.

Can graduate students apply?

The CareerOneStop listing targets the senior achievement award. Graduate students should browse other SAE doctoral or graduate funds.

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