Industrial Engineering Scholarships
Design, Analyze and Manage Industrial Systems
Industrial Engineering students receive a solid foundation of general engineering courses that include extensive science and math. The major itself prepares individuals to engage themselves in manufacturing and industry at entry-level and management positions. Industrial Engineers specialize in designing, analyzing and managing production systems and manufacturing processes, including field components related to technology, finance and budgeting, and human resources.
College Scholarships
Nearly any school that provides an Engineering department that includes industrial engineering will offer students some type of scholarship opportunities.
From Florida International University College of Engineering and Computing come the following scholarship opportunities for students in the Industrial and Systems Engineering program:
- Sergio Martinez Scholarship is available to students in at least their junior year of the program. This award is based on financial need and academic merit.
- Leonard Kaufman Scholarship is awarded to upper level industrial engineering students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Up to $1,000 available.
- Assurant Group Scholarship is awarded to IE students with at least a 3.0 GPA, already in their junior year of studies, and those who demonstrate financial need.
- Randal Nida/Cordis Corporation Scholarship goes to academically talented undergrads. Up to $1,000 available.
- CSEMS Scholarship is not based on academic merit as much as financial need. Over $3,000 available.
- Southern Gear and Machine Inc. Scholarship is provided for students in any year of study. Criteria include residency in Dade County, financial need, and academic talent.
Texas Tech University College of Engineering maintains a list of over two-dozen generous endowed scholarships all directly suited to Industrial Engineering students. Students are awarded funds based on their personal criteria provided during the admission process.
Scholarships from Professional Organizations
Scholarships from the Institute of Industrial Engineers are open to student members. The organization sponsors many scholarships, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Undergraduate students with at least a GPA of 3.4 may qualify for IIE's scholarships. Up to $4,000 is up for grabs each year. Those with demonstrated leadership abilities and involvement in associated activities may receive preference.
- Two graduate fellowships funded by the IIE include the Graduate Research Award and the Pritsker Doctoral Dissertation Award.
- A.O. Putnam Memorial Scholarship is available to industrial engineering students studying anywhere in the U.S. Eligible applicants are chosen based on academic and financial need as well as an emphasis on management in the major. Award amount is $600.
- $1,000 is available in the Marcus Scholarship. Eligible students will demonstrate academic talent as well as an ability to effect change in the field.
Scholarships for Minorities
The National Society of Black Engineers annually sponsors a host of generous scholarship programs to student members. These awards are funded by partner corporations, such as Praxair, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin and are available to minority engineering students. A few are designed specifically for industrial engineering students while a couple are offered as general scholarships on behalf of the NSBE:
- GE Lloyd Trotter African American Forum Scholarships are available to a wide range of engineering students, including those in an industrial engineering major. Awards are up to $2500.
- Local chapters fund an Alumni Scholars Award program for undergraduate and graduate students in the Industrial Engineering majors. $2,000 available.
- Caterpillar, Inc funds a scholarship that gives IE students $2,000 toward their education.
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society supports the profession of Native American engineers as well as the education of next-gen engineers. Students must be society members to be considered. Scholarships available for Native American students majoring in Industrial Engineering include:
- IBM Scholarships are awarded to students who can prove Native American heritage, have at least a GPA of 3.2 and are enrolled full-time. Applicants are also required to complete an essay, attach a professional resume along with letters of recommendation from faculty.
- The General Motors Engineering Scholarships are open to students studying Industrial Engineering among other related majors. Eligible applicants must prove Native American heritage and have at least a 3.0 GPA to qualify. Up to $3,000 in award money.
Hispanic students majoring an engineering disciplines, including Industrial Engineering, must check out the HENAAC, Inc. scholarships. HENAAC Scholars Program provides dozens of scholarships ranging from $500 to over $5,000 thanks to the monetary support of corporate partners like Ford, Northrop Grumman and Shaw Industries. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, which is in keeping with the mission of HENAAC.
