Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines.
The mechanical engineering field requires an understanding of core areas including mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis, and electricity. In addition to these core principles, mechanical engineers use tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and product life cycle management to design and analyze manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, heating and cooling systems, transport systems, aircraft, watercraft, robotics, medical devices, weapons, and others. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
Mechanical engineering emerged as a field during the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 18th century; however, its development can be traced back several thousand years around the world. In the 19th century, developments in physics led to the development of mechanical engineering science. The field has continually evolved to incorporate advancements; today mechanical engineers are pursuing developments in such areas as composites, mechatronics, and nanotechnology. It also overlaps with aerospace engineering, metallurgical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, and other engineering disciplines to varying amounts. Mechanical engineers may also work in the field of biomedical engineering, specifically with biomechanics, transport phenomena, biomechatronics, bionanotechnology, and modeling of biological systems.
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Scholarships for Mechanical Engineering Majors
NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF)American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) |
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award Up to $78,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe NSF SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Fellowship (NSF I-PERF) is available to students who hold an earned doctoral degree in an NSF-supported STEM discipline from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution. You must have earned relevant doctoral degree within 7 years of their application to the I-PERF research opportunity, and be a... View Scholarship Details |
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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Engineering Honors Scholarship - Greenville UniversityGreenville University |
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award $20,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Engineering Honors Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Greenville University who are majoring in engineering. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.75 and minimum ACT score of 29 to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must live on-campus. View Scholarship Details |
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Astronaut Scholarship in Science and TechnologyAstronaut Scholarship Foundation |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Astronaut Scholarship in Science and Technology is open to students majoring in engineering, natural science, applied science, or mathematics. You must attend one of the participating educational institutions to be considered for this award. U.S. citizenship is also a requirement. You must be nominated by faculty or staff in your... View Scholarship Details |
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Air Force ROTC Express ScholarshipUniversity of Iowa |
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award $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Air Force ROTC Express Scholarship is available to freshmen, sophomores and juniors majoring in chemistry, computers, engineering, mathematics, nursing or physics at the University of Iowa. View Scholarship Details |
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Phoenix Energy ScholarshipPhoenix Energy |
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award $15,000 |
deadline July 13, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Phoenix Energy Scholarship is open to Freshman undergraduate students. You must have been accepted to and will be enrolling full-time at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025, be pursuing a degree aligned with a career in the oil and gas industry and have a minimum 3.5 GPA. In order to be eligible for this award, you must... View Scholarship Details |
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Phoenix Capital Group ScholarshipPhoenix Capital Group |
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award $15,000 |
deadline December 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Phoenix Capital Group Scholarship is open to freshman college students. You must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be pursuing a degree in the oil and gas industry. In order to be considered for this award, you must submit a description of your career goals in 2,000 words... View Scholarship Details |
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Mechanical Engineering Scholarship - Jamestown CollegeUniversity of Jamestown |
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award $13,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Mechanical Engineering Scholarship is available to students attending University of Jamestown who are majoring in engineering and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. View Scholarship Details |
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Snap-On Tools Company, LLCMilwaukee School of Engineering |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Snap-On Tools Company, LLC is open to students at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. View Scholarship Details |
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SEI Native American Education ScholarshipSolar Energy International (SEI) |
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award $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe SEI Native American Education Scholarship is available to students interested in the solar energy industry. To be considered for this award, you must be at least 1/4 Native American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe. Selected candidates will be given tuition funds to cover SEI’s online or in-person training, with a goal of... View Scholarship Details |
Mechanical Engineering Related Majors
- Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Computer Hardware Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Construction Engineering