Top 127 Mechanical Engineering Scholarships in June 2026

Are you a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for technology, entrepreneurship and AI development? If so, the Designli Empowering Women in Tech Essay Scholarship is for you! This incredible $3,000 scholarship is open to young women aspiring to be business leaders in the tech industry. To be considered for this award, applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay describing: How can women stand out in the AI business development era? For information on specific prompts to choose from, please view the application section below. Apply now and unlock your potential for a better tomorrow! Prompts: As AI development shifts from writing code to orchestrating systems, how will you use modern AI tools to build an outstanding SaaS business? (Discuss how women in technology can lead this transition by focusing on user empathy and ethical product design.) Successful AI development is moving into legacy industries like logistics, healthcare, and construction. Choose any niche sector, including those listed here or any other of your choice, and explain how you would launch an AI-driven business within it. AI tools are only as good as the ethics behind them. How can women in technology stand out by prioritizing transparency and bias reduction in AI software development? Describe the human-in-the-loop business model you would build to compete in the 2026 tech landscape. (In this model, AI automates tasks while humans remain involved to validate results and ensure ethical accuracy.) How would you use AI-powered skills development to drive growth in your chosen field? (Explain how you will lead as a technical director, using AI to increase your creative leverage while maintaining human oversight.) Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner. If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college undergraduate who identifies as female, resides in the United States, and wishes to pursue a STEM-related field of education? If so, you might consider applying for the Hyundai Women in STEM Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to five applicants who submit the most thoughtful 500-word (or less) essay in response to the following prompt: At Hyundai, we know the success of a company is only equal to the talent of its team. We seek those who persevere, ask, “Why not?” and dare to make a difference. In 500 words or less, tell us how, as a woman in STEM, you’ll redefine convention by doing things differently, more efficiently. We want you to succeed—and hopefully even consider working with us one day. If you’re passionate about STEM and wish to reduce your college debt, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Students who are approaching degree completion at an accredited college, university, or two year technical or community college in the U.S. and are majoring in a high-demand STEM field should consider applying to the Last Mile Education Fund! This scholarship was created for STEM students with financial need who show that they are close to getting their degree, but are having trouble paying for their final years of school. With up to 500 awards given out per year, this opportunity can be a great help to students who are struggling to finish their degree for financial reasons.Show Less

This scholarship honors the legacy of Michael Vergauwen, late COO of AVI Systems (FORTÉ) and long-time AVIXA board member. Michael believed firmly that education opens doors and unlocks potential to achieve our dreams. This scholarship helps Michael’s legacy endure by supporting students in pursuit of technical or advanced degrees toward audiovisual and creative careers. Ten (10) scholarships of $2500 will be awarded in 2026 as a one-time contribution towards tuition for studies. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18, parental or guardian consent may be required based on local regulations. 2. Enrollment in vocational, undergraduate, or graduate program related to the audiovisual, creative, and integrated experience industry. 3. Applicants working full-time in the audiovisual industry are ineligible; part-time, contract, internship, or apprenticeship roles permitted. 4. Evidence of interest in an AV career through coursework, work experiences, volunteer activities, or related extracurricular involvement. 5. Previous AVIXA Foundation scholarship recipients ineligible Applicants may only apply for one AVIXA Foundation scholarshipShow Less

The Progressive Automations Scholarship for 2026 funds student-led engineering work focused on Disaster Response & Climate-Related Automation. Three awards of $1,800 USD each will support students who propose technically sound, actuator-based solutions that address wildfire mitigation, flood management, search-and-rescue, or other climate- and disaster-related challenges. The program is open to students enrolled full time in an engineering program at a recognized Canadian or U.S. post-secondary institution for the September 2026 semester. Applicants must submit a 700-word technical essay, an innovative application proposal that describes or designs a solution using electric linear actuators (including specs, model numbers, drawings, or technical details), proof of enrollment, and a recent personal photo. Optional supporting materials such as high school transcripts or other documentation may be included. Previous scholarship winners are ineligible, and proposals primarily generated by AI without meaningful human input will not be considered.Show Less

Does STEM ignite a spark in you? If so, and you're a native Ohoian who will be soon enrolling at Miami University (Ohio), consider applying for the Choose Ohio First Scholarship! This scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for incoming, first-time freshmen and admitted transfer students at Miami University who will be pursuing an eligible STEM field (see "Eligibility Information" for full list). In addition, applicants must be Ohio residents to qualify. Recipients will be granted $4,000/year to help fund their STEM educations. The scholarship may be received for up to four (4) years upon the maintenance of program eligibility requirements (3.0+ GPA, participation in cohort activities, etc.) by recipients. Students who are underrepresented in STEM are especially encouraged to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

Are you a woman studying at a community college, baccalaureate, or graduate school with plans to work in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science? Consider applying for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship! Each year, SWE awards a number of scholarships to deserving female students in the engineering and computer technology fields. In 2024, SWE awarded nearly $1,500,000 in new and renewed scholarships! That’s an average of around $4,500 per scholarship.  The SWE Scholarship is an awesome opportunity to help women in engineering and computer science offset some of the cost of their education. If you fit the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a full-time student studying Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? The SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship could be a good fit for you! The scholarship is awarded monthly, with 12 winners being selected throughout the year. The best part about this scholarship is the work to reward ratio. By simply submitting a short 500-word essay, you could win $2,500 from the SBB Research Group. If you fit the scholarship criteria, we encourage you to submit your essay and apply today!Show Less

The future of the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry depends on the next generation of skilled professionals, and that could be you! To support aspiring talent, the PTDA Foundation proudly offers a student scholarship program designed to ease the financial burden of education in PT/MC-related fields. This $3,000 scholarship is open to those who are considering or are currently pursuing an education in power transmission or motion control related fields in North America. What are power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products? Power transmission/motion control products drive machinery and are therefore found in virtually every industrial application. These products make machines move and accomplish the work for which they were designed. PT/MC products are found inside machines, factories, equipment―anywhere work is being done, you're likely to find PT/MC product. Products include adjustable/variable speed drives, bearings, belt drives, chain drives, clutches and brakes, conveyors and material handling components, gearing, hydraulics and pneumatics, industrial specialty chemicals, motors, pumps, shaft couplings, and U-joints. Interested in applying? The scholarship amount is $3,000 and is limited to one scholarship per recipient. Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in August. Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution by September 30 to be applied to an open tuition balance. References are not required but are highly encouraged to submit with your application. Qualifying fields include but are not limited to: Industrial distribution Mechanical or industrial engineering Mechatronics Supply chain management Industrial manufacturing Industrial or manufacturing technologies Fields of study that do not qualify include but are not limited to: Electrical or civil engineering Automotive or diesel technologies Welding HVAC, electrical, and general business studies (finance, management, HR, communications) Show Less

Are you interested in pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, or interior design? If so, the Asian American Architects/Engineers Association Student Scholarship could help you achieve your goals! This $7,000 scholarship is available to high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are attending trade school, college, or university in pursuit of a degree in architecture, engineering, design, or construction. Applicants must attend a short film and presentation after receiving the award. To apply, applicants must submit an essay, resume, and two letters of recommendation. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out the many other scholarships for architecture students and scholarships for engineering students available through Scholarships360. Don’t miss your chance to turn your academic achievements into financial support!Show Less

Tacuna Systems is proud to announce the return of our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship program. For 2026, we will offer one award to a qualified candidate who attends or is admitted to a U.S. or Canadian university. Driven by our commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, our scholarship aims to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology, fostering their increased participation in these industries. This scholarship invites applicants to share their experiences with a STEM-related research project or activity that has shaped or reflected their academic interests, rather than focusing solely on academics. Submissions must be in video form, accompanied by this application. As part of your application submission, we will require you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video: Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them? Passion – Why is this project important to you? Learning – What did you take away from this project? Application – How does this project relate to the real world? Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results? Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about? Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM? How might you inspire others? If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student of color or student in need aspiring to pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree? If so, the Destination STEM Scholarship may be a wonderful opportunity for you! Annually, the scholarship awards between $500 and $1,000 each to multiple recipients who have been accepted to a college for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also be students of color or a student in need, in an effort to encourage under represented students passionate about STEM to pursue careers in the field. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Endeavour's Women in Tech Group Engineering Scholarship - High School is available to women planning to pursue higher education in the engineering field. Graduating high school seniors and juniors pursuing early acceptance to a university are welcome to apply.Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Trade School Scholarship supports students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who plan to study for a technical degree or certification to include fields such as welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation are eligible to apply.Show Less

The CRA All-Access Scholarship is a talent development pipeline program that seeks to financially support students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics or STEM. Through this program, CRA will award $5,000 to 12 deserving students for their junior/final year at an accredited university. This program is open to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be: Attending an accredited university on a full-time basis Majoring in Economics, Business or STEM fields (UK degree subjects will be approved by CRA) Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or 3.2 in their declared major (UK students must hold at least a 2:1 in their declared course If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a member of the Navajo Nation? If so, you may be interested in applying for the Brown and Caldwell Navajo Nation Scholarship! This $1,000 scholarship (renewable for $4,000 over four years) is open to Navajo Nation members who are passionate about pursuing a career in the environmental profession. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled at an accredited two-year junior or four-year undergraduate college. High school seniors who have a letter of acceptance from a college or university are also eligible. Applicants must be pursuing a major in civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or environmental engineering. Students pursuing a degree in one of the environmental sciences (e.g. geology, hydrogeology, ecology) are also welcome to apply. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on a 5.0 scale) in order to be considered. To apply, students must submit an essay of 500 words or less describing their role in creating a sustainable world. Two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a resume, and evidence of a declared major are also required as part of the application process. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, don't hesitate to apply! After you're done, check out some of the other scholarships for Native Americans and scholarships for engineering available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Jacobs HBCU Scholarship is available to students attending or planning to attend an HBCU. Students pursuing a degree in architecture, various fields of engineering, geology, supply chain management, or urban planning are welcome to apply.Show Less

Attention, Sonora High School seniors! If you're planning to attend a vocational or trade school, you could be eligible for the Carl and Marilyn Keller Scholarship to help pay for your education! This scholarships is worth up to $2,500 and is distributed in four payments of $625 per semester for two school years. To be eligible, applicants must be Sonora High School students pursuing a vocational or trades education in engineering, mechanics, agriculture, nursing, or any other medical field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Interested in discovering similar scholarships? There are plenty of other scholarships for California students and scholarships for trade school students that can be found on Scholarships360. Apply today and take advantage of these opportunities to fund your education!Show Less

The SWE Phoenix Section Scholarship is for female students from Arizona who are planning to attend schools in Arizona in any engineering, technology, or computing major. Applicants must also be SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE (Society of Women Engineers) female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their undergraduate or graduate studies while attending universities or colleges within the legacy Region H boundaries. The Region H boundaries include: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. If you're a female SWE member pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or computing in Region H, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship is for female applicants planning to study a full-time ABET-accredited program in engineering, technology, or computing in the upcoming academic year. Primary preference will be given to applicants attending a college/university within the Region F boundaries. Secondary preference will be given to applicants with a home address within the Region F boundaries. Region F includes Connecticut, Maine, Mass, New Hampshire, New York (upstate), Rhode Island, and Vermont. If you’re a female SWE member pursuing a degree in engineering, technology, or computing in Region F, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Ada I. Pressman Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious award for women studying any field of engineering. Open to sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students, this scholarship offers a generous $6,000 and is renewable for up to five years. Only nine recipients are selected each year. If you're a female student and SWE member passionate about engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less