The SME Education Foundation Awarded More Than $600,000 in Scholarships
Aspiring engineers receive financial help with their education
DEARBORN, MI— Promising engineering students began their summer vacations with the knowledge that the financial burden of their college tuition has been significantly reduced or eliminated thanks to scholarship funding provided by the SME Education Foundation (SME-EF). Last month, the Foundation awarded $120,000 in Family and Director Scholarships to eight students pursuing engineering careers. In addition, the 2013 SME-EF scholarship winner’s circle includes 224 students who were awarded $521,500 in scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,000, with some receiving multiple awards. Family Scholarships were presented to the following students:
Morgan K. Montalvo, Woodland Hills, CA, recipient of the $70,000, four-year scholarship, will pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif. A graduate of ChaminadeCollegePreparatoryHigh School, West Hills, CA, her academic achievements include AP and honors classes which she successfully completed with a 4.2 GPA. She was a member of the Eagle Engineering Robotics team which qualified for VEX World Championships from 2008-2012. Morgan is the daughter of SME member Susan McConnell, SME Chapter 173, Los Angeles & Ventura County.