Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships

 

We will be accepting applications beginning January 1st through February 15th.

 

Deadline: February 15
If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due on the first following work day.

Required application materials:

The online application is to be used for all the scholarships listed below, unless noted otherwise. Submit the completed application to the Mechanical Engineering Office (2110 MEB).  No letters of reference are required.

Selection criteria:

  • grade point average (GPA)
  • academic achievements
  • extra-curricular activities
  • professional and academic interests
  • financial need, and
  • receipt of other scholarship, fellowship, or financial awards

You should apply if your GPA is above 3.3 (however, doing so does not guarantee that you will receive an award). Additionally, depending on the stipulations of the award donor, different criteria are considered for different awards.

ME Undergrad Scholarships

Wiggins Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by Bob Wiggins in memory of Linda Wiggins to an outstanding undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering who is a US citizen with strong Utah roots.
Duration: 1 academic year (renewable)
Value: $4,000 - $5,000
Number of awards: One

Boeing  Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by Boeing to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering with an interest in aeronautics.
Duration: 1 academic year (renewable)
Value: $2,500
Number of awards: One

Holly Corporation  Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Holly Corporation to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: 1 academic year (renewable)
Value: $2,500
Number of awards: One

Thomas W. Dimond

This scholarship is provided by Thomas W. Dimond to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: $500 - $1,000
Number of awards: One

Richins Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Richins family to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: $500 - $1,000
Number of awards: One

Julie Penrod Guida Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by the Guida family in memory of their daughter, Ms. Julie Penrod Guida, to an outstanding junior or senior female in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: $500 - $1,000
Number of awards: One

A. Harold and Lucile F. Blake Scholarships

These scholarships are provided by A. Harold and Lucile F. Blake to outstanding female undergraduates in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: $500 - $1,000
Number of awards: One - two

Incoming Freshman Tuition Waiver

This scholarship is provided by the Department of Mechanical Engineering to an incoming Freshman.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: Tuition waiver for 12 -18 credit hours
Number of awards: One

Department Tuition Waivers

These scholarships are provided by the Department of Mechanical Engineering to outstanding juniors and seniors in Mechanical Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: Tuition waiver for 12 -18 credit hours
Number of awards: Three

CEntry Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by CEntry to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering who is a graduate of a Utah High School, has close ties to Utah, is a US citizen, and has a career interest in consulting or construction engineering. An essay addressing the consulting or construction engineering is required. Applications for this scholarship are to be submitted to the College of Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: Up to $2,000
Number of awards: One

VanBoerum & Frank Associates Scholarship

This scholarship is provided by VanBoerunm & Frank Associates to an outstanding junior or senior in Mechanical Engineering who is a long-term resident of Utah, is a US citizen, and has a career interest in consulting. An essay addressing the interest in consulting is required. Applications for this scholarship are to be submitted to the College of Engineering.
Duration: One academic year (renewable)
Value: Up to $1,500
Number of awards: One