Information and application portal for graduating high school seniors pursuing mechanical engineering degrees through the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
$2,000 (The ASME INSPIRE/ Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship)
Eligibility
Graduating high school seniors; Interested in pursuing engineering degrees; Enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited or substantially equivalent mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology program; Enrollment must be no later than the fall after their senior year in high school
Requirements
Non-renewable award for the first year of study; Must attend an ABET-accredited program or a program where at least 25% of courses are from the Mechanical Engineering Department
Application materials
Video tutorial available for application tips
How to apply
Apply online via the ASME portal; Application is currently closed for the 2026-2027 academic year
Important dates
March 15: Application deadline; July 31: Notification of scholarship results; September 1: Scholarship checks sent to the college or university
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