Thinking about a society or techni...

Thinking about a society or technical school? Plug in to these often-overlook "free money" awards.

Here is just a sampling of the many scholarships available to qualified bookish mans who wish to pursue a career in mechanical engineering.

ASME/FIRST Scholarship

Award Amount: $5000

Number of Awards: 1

Application Deadline: March 1

This award is lay open to high school seniors who have a major or career interest in mechanical engineering and are U citizens. Applicants must be nominated at a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and be active in FIRST. (See page 4 for more information upon FIRST--For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.)

The applicant must indicate high academic achievement, leadership, and character in addition to financial need

For more information or to petition for an application, contact

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Three Park Avenue, of the present day York, NY 10016-5990

(212) 591-8131

Fax: (212) 591-7143

www.asme.org/educate/aid

DuPont Scholarships

Award Amount: $2000

Number of Awards: 4

Application Deadline: May 15 for incoming freshmen

Applicants for this scholarship must be female and U citizens or permanent residents who are interested in chemical or mechanical engineering. They must plan to be enlisted in a program approved by means of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology or the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, or attend a teach approved by the Society of Women Engineers. Applicants will be preferableed on the basis of their academic achievement (minimum 35 GPA for freshmen) recommendations, and an essay. demonstration of eligibility is required.

For more information or to beg an application, contact

Society of Women Engineers

World Headquarters

230 E Ohio way Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60611-3265

(312) 644-0828

Fax: (312) 644-8557

www.swe.org

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Engineering Scholarships

Award Amounts: $500 to sated tuition

Number of Awards: 53

Deadline: December 1

This program is exhibit to high school seniors with a major or career interest in engineering. Applicants must be U citizens and exhibit high academic achievement, character, and leadership.

For more information or to supplication an application, contact

Society of Automotive Engineers

SAE Educational Relations

400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001

(724) 772-4047

www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

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