$20,000 Scholarships for Children or Grandchildren of SAE Detroit Section Members
Application deadline April 24, 2023
Established in 2001, this scholarship is to encourage children or grandchildren of active SAE Detroit Section members to pursue careers in engineering or science. SAE anticipates a need for more student candidates in these fields as a shortage of qualified graduates is expected.
Student Eligibility Requirements
• U.S. Citizen
• Child or grandchild of an active* SAE Detroit Section member (*paid membership at time of application)
• High School graduating student
• 3.0 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale
• Enroll full-time in a two- or four-year engineering or science program at an ABET accredited college or university
Terms of Scholarship
• Two students will receive $5,000 scholarship each year
• Renewable for up to three additional years ($20,000 total)
Selection and Announcement of Recipients
• Recipients will be selected by the SAE Detroit Section Scholarship Application Review Committee and notified by the end of June
Payment of Scholarship Funds
• Scholarship will be deposited into school account in August
• Funds may be used for tuition or any other incidental school expenses
Scholarship Renewal
• May be renewed for $5,000 per year for up to three additional years ($20,000 total)
• Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average minimum
• Remain a full-time student in good standing at the college or university
• A student who completed a two-year program may continue for an additional consecutive two years at a second school offering a complete engineering or science degree
• SAE membership is not required by parent or grandparent
• Complete the SAE Detroit Section Scholarship renewal form each year by June 30
Application Process
• Use the button below to start the process and to continue the process of completing the application
• Create a user ID which provides the ability to complete the online application in steps
• Complete each section of the online application
• Upload files such as an official copy of your high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores
• Complete the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form and submit only the FAFSA output Cover Page (with Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) metric)
• When complete, the application should be reviewed and validated by a school administrator and submitted
Click here to start the application process
Questions
scholarships@sae-detroit.org
(248) 324-4445 ext. 3.
