SME Education Foundation
Caterpillar Scholars Award Program
The Caterpillar Scholars Award Program provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing careers in manufacturing engineering and related accredited engineering programs. Sponsored by the SME Education Foundation, the program aims to support the next generation of engineering professionals.
Award
Minimum $2,000
Deadline
February 1 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due February 1 – next cycle expected
Manufacturing EngineeringManufacturing Engineering Technology
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Be enrolled full-time in a degree program in manufacturing engineering
- Have completed at least 30 college credit hours
- Be pursuing a career in manufacturing engineering
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be an undergraduate student (graduate students are not eligible)
- Preference given to programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
What you'll need
- Academic information
- Proof of enrollment
- Engineering program details
- Relevant academic achievements
How to apply
- Access the application through the official portal or SME Education Foundation scholarship platform.
- Prepare required materials including academic information, proof of enrollment, engineering program details, and relevant academic achievements.
- Submit the application before the deadline of February 1, 2026.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://opportunitiesfeed.com/2026/08/10/caterpillar-scholars/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with SME Education Foundation before submitting.
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