Scholarship Information Undergraduate Current Students

Resources for Current Undergraduate Students

This page provides current Mechanical Engineering curricular forms and information, especially to help student prepare for advising and enrollment for upcoming semesters. In addition, links to supplementary information (like course schedules) can help in enrollment planning. All students should check out the design project information, and starting thinking and planning for the senior design option of their choice. Many design projects accept volunteers as early as freshman year!

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.

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.