SAE Detroit Section Technical Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers

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  (required)
• Financial need is considered
• Enroll full-time in a two- or four-year engineering or science program at an ABET-accredited college or university

Application Process

• 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
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form and submit ONLY the official FAFSA output Cover Page with Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) metric
• At least one letter of recommendation from an adult non-family member (teacher, coach, pastor, etc.)

Selection and Announcement of Recipients

• Two 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 by August and awarded in the full amount of $20,000
• Funds may be used for tuition or any other incidental school expenses