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Scholarships

Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Information

 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Department of Mechanical Engineering Scholarships

  • Charles J. Baer Scholarship
  • Roger T. Blades Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
  • Robert M. Carey Scholarship
  • Henry Nottberg, Jr. Scholarship
  • Russell J. and James W. Straight Scholarship
  • Wilbur and Mina Wyatt Scholarship
  • Harry Lindquist Family Memorial Award
  • Wesley G. Cramer Scholarship Award
  • George W. Forman Scholarship
  • Mechanical Engineering Award
  • John Calvin Sells Scholarship
  • Bernard Levine Family Fund Scholarship
  • Mechanical Engineering Restricted Scholarship (Contributors are Michael and Karen Noland

The above undergraduate merit scholarships at the University of Kansas are available through the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Scholarship applications are accepted at any time, however the first consideration for the fall semester is the previous February 1st. Awards are announced by April 1st for the fall semester and by November 15th for the spring semester.

Inquiries and/or applications should be addressed to:

  • Scholarship Committee Chair
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Kansas
  • 3138 Learned Hall
  • Lawrence, KS 66045-2234

Freshmen and incoming transfer applications should include:

  • Acceptance to the KU Mechanical Engineering program
  • A letter from the applicant directed to the career objectives
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation regarding academic potential, achievement, and character
  • A current résumé
  • Salient requirements are outstanding ACT scores, high school GPA, and rank in the graduating class

Current KUME student applications should include:

  • A current résumé
  • Extra-curriculum information sheet (available in department office)
  • A letter highlighting accomplishments and explaining qualifications for a scholarship
  • The main requirement for continuing students are an outstanding KU and Engineering GPA

School of Engineering Scholarships

The School of Engineering offers a variety of scholarships, most of which are awarded on a competitive basis according to academic ability, without regard to financial need. Scholarship renewals are based upon satisfactory progress and performance by the student. To be eligible to apply, a student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Applications are available in the Dean’s Office after February 1st each year and are due by the Friday before Spring Break.

The School of Engineering also has a scholarship program for entering freshmen and transfer students, as well as special scholarships for minority students.

Students with financial need should also file the standard application with the Office of Student Financial Aid. For more information see Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate students may apply for financial aid in the form of scholarships, fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Students who have either a teaching or a research assistantship of 40% time or more pay in-state tuition (GRA) or no tuition (GTA). Graduates students with less than 40% appointment are granted a prorated tuition with reduction (see the KU Timetable for details). Fellowships and scholarships are available for outstanding students. Information on financial support for the current year is available in the Departmental office. Applications for scholarships, fellowships or assistantships should be submitted to the Department prior to the academic year for which the appointment is desired. Applications for teaching assistantships should be submitted prior to March 1 for the Fall semester and October 1 for the Spring semester.

Most scholarships, fellowships and other forms of financial support require the student to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average. This grade point average is typically computed with plan of study course work grades, and excludes independent study (e.g. Thesis or Dissertation) credit.

Applications should include:

  • A résumé and letter of application
  • Evidence of university graduation or scheduled matriculation date and degree attained
  • Transcript of university or college course work
  • A letter from the applicant stating his/her career objectives
  • A minimum of three letters of recommendation regarding academic and research potential and achievement and character

Please mail applications to:

  • Dr. Bedru Yimer
  • Fellowship Committee Chair
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Kansas
  • 1530 W. 15th St.
  • 3138 Learned Hall
  • Lawrence, KS 66045-2234
  • Mechanical Engineering Office
  • Phone: (785) 864-3181
  • Fax: (785) 864-5254
  • Email: kume@ku.edu