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Undergraduate Scholarships
Guides for funded bachelor's degree programmes for international students. Each guide covers eligibility, documents, benefits, and the full application process so you know exactly what to do.
Don Vickers Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Don Vickers Scholarship honors the longtime VSAC president and CEO through an endowment that funds up to $1,000 for Vermont residents pursuing certificates, undergraduate degrees, or non-degree programs at Title IV schools. You need a 3.5 cumulative GPA, financial need on FAFSA, community service, and a stated intent to work in public service. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID VICKERS, FAFSA, essay #1, two recommendations, and a transcript by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. The award may renew for up to three additional years when you remain eligible.
DESD Scholarship 2027 - $2,000-$3,000 ANS
The Decommissioning and Environmental Science Division Scholarship from the American Nuclear Society awards $2,000 to one undergraduate or $3,000 to one graduate student each year. Applicants must be ANS student members in an engineering or science program with a clear interest in environmental restoration, nuclear facility decommissioning, or radioactive waste management, and explain career goals aligned with the DES Division. Applications open 1 November and close 1 February through the ANS scholarship portal at cms.ans.org. The winner is announced at the spring ANS Student Conference and may receive travel support to attend a division meeting.
Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship 2027
The Clinton J. Helton Manufacturing Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports full-time undergraduates in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, or related fields at Colorado State University or any University of Colorado campus. You need a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 completed college credit hours. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; listings show about $1,000 to $6,000.
Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship 2027 - NM
The Chapter 93 Albuquerque Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing a bachelor''s degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field, with preference for Chapter 93 members'' children or grandchildren, SME student members, and New Mexico residents attending in-state engineering colleges. You need a 2.5 GPA. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; listings show about $1,000 to $6,000.
Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship 2027 - MI
The Chapter 79/198/311 Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports associate, bachelor''s, and graduate students in manufacturing, mechanical or industrial engineering, engineering technology, or industrial technology at an accredited Michigan college or university. You need a 2.5 GPA. Preference goes to children or grandchildren of Downriver Chapter 79 members or former Chapter 198 or 311 members, then UM-Dearborn S326 student members, then Michigan residents. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027.
Chapter 67 Phoenix Scholarship 2027 - AZ
The Chapter 67 Phoenix Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates in manufacturing engineering technology, manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or related programs at an accredited Arizona college or university. You need a 2.5 GPA. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; directories list awards from about $1,000 up to $5,000 for tuition, fees, books, or housing.
Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Scholarship 2027
The Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Scholarship rewards Vermont residents of Charlotte, Shelburne, or Hinesburg who show uncommon commitment to community service. The Rotary club funds one $2,000 award each cycle through VSAC, with a possible second award when fundraising allows, including memorial designations for former members Denny Bowen and Alan Bates. Enroll at least half time at a Title IV college, certificate program, or skilled trade school. VSAC selects on two recommendation letters and essay #1; FAFSA is not listed as required. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID ROTARY-CS by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 study.
Charles E. Leonard Memorial Scholarship 2027
The Charles E. Leonard Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI), honors a blind engineer who led VABVI in the late 1970s. Vermont residents who are blind or visually impaired, children of blind or visually impaired parents, or students preparing for careers serving blind and visually impaired communities may apply through VSAC for one of about four $500 awards. You need financial need on FAFSA, academic achievement, essay #1, a transcript, and certification-Leonard when blindness applies to you or a parent. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application with ID LEONARD by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 enrollment at any Title IV college or training program.
Dale A. Boutin Scholarship 2027 - $1,500
The Dale A. Boutin Scholarship, administered by VSAC, offers two $1,500 awards for full-time undergraduate students who live in Burlington, Barton, Glover, West Glover, Orleans, Irasburg, or Newport, Vermont. You must be first-generation in college or an independent student, or a dependent from a single-parent household, and demonstrate financial need on the FAFSA. Submit the Unified Scholarship Application, FAFSA, essay #1, and one non-relative recommendation by February 11, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern for 2027-2028 aid.
Coronado Counselors Scholarship 2027 - $1,000
The Coronado High School Counselors'' Scholarship from the Public Education Foundation (PEF) in Las Vegas awards two $1,000 scholarships to Clark County seniors graduating from Coronado High School who have overcome adversity and plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Apply through the PEF online portal with a resume, unofficial transcript, a 400-500 word essay on why you deserve the award, and a brief essay about overcoming a serious challenge. The annual deadline is February 1. Scholarship dollars pay tuition, fees, and other appropriate educational expenses after enrollment verification in the summer.
Gunter Scholarship 2027 - $1,000+ Georgia
The Connie and Robert T. Gunter Scholarship, administered through the SME Education Foundation, supports full-time undergraduates studying manufacturing engineering or technology at Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, or Kennesaw State University (Marietta campus, formerly Southern Polytechnic). You need at least 30 college credit hours and a 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Awards start at $1,000 and may increase when funding allows; they apply to tuition, fees, or books and are not renewable automatically. Apply once through scholarships.smeef.org when the portal opens November 1, 2026 and closes February 1, 2027.
Chapter 23 Quad Cities Scholarship 2027
The Chapter 23 Quad Cities Scholarship from the SME Education Foundation supports high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing bachelor's degrees in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, or integrated manufacturing systems at colleges in Iowa or Illinois. You need a 2.5 GPA. First preference goes to SME members and their families, then Iowa or Illinois residents attending schools in those states. Apply through scholarships.smeef.org between 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027; published listings show about $1,000 for tuition, fees, or books.