| Engineering is a fast growing and attractive field of | | | | scholarships is the Alwin B Newton Scholarship fund. |
| study. One of the major advantages of engineering is | | | | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| that students can generally get a job immediately | | | | Foundations offers scholarships to undergraduate |
| after completion of their degree. However, the cost | | | | members who want to major in mechanical |
| for the textbooks and four year of education acts | | | | engineering. There are 300 students each year that |
| can be intimidating. Luckily, many scholarships are | | | | are given the Barry Goldwater scholarships. |
| available for both men and women giving them the | | | | Various scholarships are dedicated specifically to |
| opportunity to pursue their studies in the chosen field | | | | women. National society for profession engineers |
| of engineering | | | | (NSPE) offers two dedicated scholarship for women. |
| In addition to specific scholarships, remember to | | | | One is a scholarship for undergraduate women |
| apply for national scholarships, company scholarships, | | | | engineers entering junior year and the other one is |
| minority scholarships and scholarships for your specific | | | | Virginia D. Henry Memorial Scholarship for women |
| background. National scholarships are available to | | | | who entre engineering colleges from community |
| students enrolled in an accredited college. Check the | | | | colleges. |
| local area you live in for scholarship awards offered | | | | There are a number of engineering scholarships to |
| by philanthropists and companies wishing to give back | | | | minority and black students. National Society of Black |
| to those in their city. | | | | Engineers and National Action Council on Minorities in |
| There are certain scholarships specific for those | | | | Engineering are options to consider. |
| applying to engineering program. The Society of | | | | Most foundations and organizations require student to |
| Automotive Engineers (SAE) is the largest sponsor of | | | | submit their application through their respective |
| scholarships. This money is given to both graduate | | | | colleges or schools. Student may be required to pass |
| and undergraduate students. SAE offers scholarships | | | | a test or fulfill certain requirement associated with |
| to high school seniors, college freshman as well as | | | | the scholarships. The essay and recommendations are |
| every year of undergrad school, masters level | | | | important and noting your community service |
| programs and PhD students. Another engineering | | | | activities is critical. |