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Engineering scholarships for high school students

8 Engineering scholarships open to high school students. The earliest deadline is Feb 1, 2027 (NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship) and the latest is Apr 12, 2027. The largest award listed is $2,500 to $20,000 from SME Education Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of CA, GA, IA, WV. Sponsors include Georgia Mining Foundation, Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa), National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship

$2,500 (multiple awards) · National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation · High school senior / college / technical

High school seniors and students at community colleges, technical colleges and universities pursuing studies related to fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics).

Applications due Feb 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CT; recommendation letters by Feb 8, 2027.
EngineeringSTEMTrade school
107 days left

SME Education Foundation Scholarships

$2,500 to $20,000 · SME Education Foundation · High school senior / college student

High school seniors and college students pursuing manufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology or related degrees.

Applications accepted Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 1, 2027; one application considers you for every SME scholarship you're eligible for.
EngineeringSTEM
132 days left

Georgia Mining Foundation College Scholarship

$500 (plus six $1,000 awards) · Georgia Mining Foundation · High school senior

Georgia high school seniors from any Georgia county who are accepted to and will attend an accredited Georgia college or university and have completed the required math/science courses.

Application packets must be postmarked by Feb 26, 2027.
STEMEngineeringGA
134 days left

SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarships

Varies (the section awards about $15,000 a year) · Society of Women Engineers – Santa Clara Valley Section · High school senior / undergraduate / graduate / re-entry

High school seniors, college and graduate students who identify as female, pursuing a full-time BS or MS in engineering or computer science at an ABET/CSAB-accredited school, with a permanent address or school in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, south San Mateo or south Alameda counties.

FY27 application open now; due Feb 28, 2027 via Jotform; reference forms due March 21, 2027.
EngineeringComputer ScienceCA
135 days left

West Virginia STEM Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per year · West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (CFWV) · High school senior / undergraduate

West Virginia residents (12+ months) who are degree-seeking undergraduates in an eligible STEM program, show financial need, and agree to work full-time in a qualifying STEM field in WV one year per year of funding (health care does not count). Repayable if the work requirement isn't met.

Apply at cfwv.com/WVSTEM from Oct 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027; FAFSA required.
STEMEngineeringComputer ScienceWV
165 days left

SWE Emerging First Year Scholars

Varies · Society of Women Engineers · High school senior

Students entering their first year of undergraduate study (incl. high school seniors) in engineering or computer science. Opens Feb 8, 2027.

EngineeringSTEMComputer Science
174 days left

SWE Golden Gate Section Scholarships

$1,000 to $2,000 · Society of Women Engineers – Golden Gate Section · High school senior / community college

Bay Area high school seniors and community college students who identify as women or another underrepresented gender, live or attend school within the Golden Gate Section boundaries, and plan to pursue an undergraduate engineering or computer science degree at an accredited university.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; deadline Friday, April 9, 2027.
EngineeringComputer ScienceCA
177 days left

The Matteson Scholarship

Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) · Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa) · High school senior / college / adult / trade

Students and working adults living in Lee, Des Moines or Henry County, Iowa, studying agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade.

2027 first-time application opens Jan 11, 2027 and closes April 12, 2027 (renewals Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027).
AgricultureHealthNursing & HealthEngineeringComputer ScienceIANursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school

Frequently asked questions

How many engineering scholarships for high school students are open right now?

8 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for engineering scholarships for high school students?

NFPA Fluid Power Scholarship closes on Feb 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on Apr 12, 2027.

What are the biggest engineering scholarships for high school students?

SME Education Foundation Scholarships ($2,500 to $20,000); The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)); SWE Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarships (Varies (the section awards about $15,000 a year)).