Scholarships

The following scholarships are available to students in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This is not a complete list and many scholarships are available outside of the department. Eligibility requirements apply.

If you have questions about these or any other scholarships, please contact Scot Conant, outreach and recruiting manager. 

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Mechanical and aerospace merit scholarship award

The Mechanical and Aerospace Merit Scholarship is a $1000 per semester scholarship. The objectives of MAE merit scholarships are:
  1. To attract meritorious students into mechanical and aerospace engineering undergraduate programs.
  2. To retain and encourage the students with excellent academic performance in these programs.

The funds for these scholarships were obtained from the differential tuition which was implemented at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences in January 2013.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Enrolled in the mechanical or aerospace engineering program prior to the final award of the scholarship. Undecided pre-engineering students qualify as long as they become enrolled in the mechanical or aerospace engineering program prior to the final award.
  2. Sophomore, junior or senior standing as of the fall semester following the submission deadline.
  3.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
  4. Not have full WMU scholarship funding.
Additional scholarship for accelerated degree students
Students who have been accepted into the accelerated MS degree program in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering may apply for an additional award of $1,000.
 
Students must commit to working on a research project with an MAE faculty member. The research project must not be part of any course requirement. Students will receive the additional award in the fall semester after completing the research project.
Award details
  1. Applications will be collected only once per year.
  2. Scholarships will be given for fall and spring semesters of the year following the submission deadline. No need to reapply for the following spring semester.
  3. Students must re-apply every year.
  4. The number of scholarships will depend on the total funds available. The total amount of scholarship dollars awarded within each program should be approximately proportional to the number of students enrolled in that program.
Application
The application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.
Additional application information:
  1. Endorsement of the application from a MAE faculty member is preferred, or a science or math professor if you have not taken a MAE course yet.
  2. Transfer credits can also be counted while making the decision. International students on twinning programs will have to provide copies of their academic transcripts.
  3. Endorsements for transfer students may be from faculty at the previous institution.
  4. No separate recommendation letter required.

 

Lewis M. Yost Scholarship

The Lewis M. Yost Scholarship is awarded twice annually (fall and spring semesters) to assist mechanical engineering students with competitive projects. Awards of up to $500 are given to individual students to support their work on projects aimed at student competitions.

Guidelines:

  • Applicant must be in the mechanical engineering undergraduate major
  • Application must designate a competitive student project (e.g. SAE, Baja, Solar car, ASME project competition, etc.) toward which the award will be applied
  • The funds must be used for project-related expenses (e.g. supplies, equipment, project-related travel)
  • Students can re-apply each semester as long as they are eligible
  • Application Deadline:  September 30 (Fall Semester) and 5 p.m. February 24 (Spring Semester)
  • Number of awards depends on the amount available each semester

The application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.

Submit Application 

The D. E. Bluman Memorial award

Award given to an outstanding student in mechanical engineering who has demonstrated interest and ability in liberal studies. The award is given to a student with at least 30 hours at Western Michigan University and is within 30 hours of graduation. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. The award is made during the winter semester and the amount varies. Information on the award is available in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.

Submit Application

Bernie Iversen Scholarship in Engineering

The Bernie Iversen Scholarship in Engineering is awarded annually to students pursuing degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Awards of $3,333 are given to individual students to help with financial need. Awards may be given to 3 undergraduate students or 2 undergraduate students and 1 graduate student each year. Michigan Residents (as defined by WMU) only.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24.

The application deadline is 5 PM February 14. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.

Submit Application

The Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club scholarship

Awarded annually to students in the mechanical engineering curriculum with an option in automotive engineering and an interest in the restoration of classic cars. Awards are given to students with at least 30 hours completed toward their major and a 3.0 GPA. Two $500 awards are given during the winter semester. Award is not renewable. Apply to the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.

Submit Application

Hans Korendyke Memorial Scholarship - TowerPinkster

For full-time junior or senior electrical or mechanical engineering students with an interest in environmental design and building. A $500 award with an opportunity to apply for an internship at TowerPinkster. Applications are due Jan. 31 for the current year and are available in the electrical and mechanical engineering department offices located at B-236 or F-234.

Application Form

 

Robert J. Mion Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Aerospace Engineering

Two scholarships ($1000 each per semester) available.  Undergraduate (junior or senior), graduate students (master's or Ph.D.) are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to graduate students who have a focus on aerospace engineering or those working on projects related to energy and environment, or undergraduate students who are planning to pursue graduate studies in these areas. The recipients shall have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.

Format for applications

Graduate students (master's and Ph.D.):

Personal contact information: address, e-mail, phone numbers.
Educational qualifications:  previous degree obtained, GPA, (please attach transcripts for at least one year preceding your current academic year), degree pursuing, anticipated graduation date, research statement or abstract (maximum 2 pages) and recommendation letter by one MAE faculty.

Undergraduate junior and senior students (aerospace and mechanical):

Personal contact information: address, e-mail, phone numbers.
Educational qualifications: current GPA in the degree program, (attach undergraduate transcripts), statement describing "why you want to go to graduate school," future career goals (maximum two pages), one letter of recommendation from one MAE faculty.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. February 24. 

Submit Application

Edward J. Debler, Jr. Endowment for Mechanical Engineering

The Edward J. Debler, Jr. Scholarship will be awarded once annually to an outstanding student in mechanical engineering. The $500 award is given to a student with at least 64 credit hours at Western Michigan University. Applications are evaluated on the basis of academic merit. Application deadline is 5pm February 14.

Guidelines:
  • Applicant must be in the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate major
  • Minimum GPA 3.0 (WMU transcript must be attached)
  • Application must be endorsed by MAE faculty member
  • Students can re-apply each year as long as they are eligible

The application deadline is 5 PM February 14. To be considered for the scholarship, complete the Application and requested attachments, combine them into a single pdf, and then upload your application to the link below.

Submit Application

Scholarships Awarded by External Organizations

AMERICANMUSCLE'S STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

4 scholarships for $2,000 each will be awarded to students pursuing an automotive themed major. Two scholarships will be awarded every spring semester, followed by two additional scholarships to be awarded for the fall semester each year.

For more information, please visit: https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html.