External Scholarships

The external scholarship links listed on this page are provided as a courtesy and as opportunities for you to apply to scholarships outside of CSU. They are not administered through Cleveland State University. If you have questions or concerns about them, please contact the appropriate company/contact person, if listed. Please note that deadlines vary for each external scholarship.

CSU External Resources and Scholarships 

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Engineering External Scholarships  

ACEC Ohio Scholarships

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Ohio awards four scholarships of $2,500 each to full- or part-time junior, senior, and graduate students pursuing an engineering or surveying degree in an ABET-accredited program. Applicants are automatically considered for the ACEC Research Institute General Scholarship as well, and can apply for additional specialty scholarships through their online dashboard. Create an account and apply through AwardSpring by Monday, January 11, 2027. Questions can go to Lexi Francis at lexi.francis@acecohio.org.

Builders Exchange of Central Ohio Scholarship

The BX Scholarship supports high school seniors and undergraduate students enrolled in two-year, four-year, or Ohio Technical Center certificate programs related to the construction industry. Award recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, financial need, connection of their field of study to construction, potential impact on the central Ohio construction community, and the overall quality of their application. Applications are accepted annually from December to February.

Canton Joint Engineering Council Scholarship

The Canton Joint Engineering Council (CJEC) is offering its annual $2,000 scholarship to engineering students who are U.S. citizens and legal residents of Stark, Portage, Summit, Wayne, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana, or Mahoning County, Ohio. Applicants must have completed their sophomore year, be accepted into the College of Engineering at an ABET-accredited (or ABET-pending) four-year institution, and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applications are due January 29, 2027. Questions can go to Richard L. Buchanan, PE, at rlbuchanan6914@gmail.com.

Engineers Foundation of Ohio Scholarships

The Engineers Foundation of Ohio, in partnership with NSPE-Ohio and NSPE, is offering more than $34,500 in scholarships to outstanding Ohio students pursuing careers in engineering. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or current students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, U.S. citizenship, and Ohio residency. The deadline is February 15 at 5:00 PM. 

Fluid Power Scholarship

NFPA is a trade association focused on strengthening the hydraulics and pneumatics industry. With more than 300 fluid power manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers in its membership, the NFPA works to advance fluid power education, technology, and the industry as a whole. This $2,500 scholarship available to students pursuing fluid power education. Multiple scholarships are available for the 2027-28 academic year. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2027, at 11:59 PM CT. Questions - email hnemeth@nfpa.com.

Last Mile Fund 

This is for undergraduate technology or engineering students within 4 semesters of degree completion that are facing any financial hardships that could delay or prevent their graduation. Financial assistance can be tuition, housing, and/or emergency requests with demonstrated of need and how the cost will affect their graduation timeline. 

Medtronic Spark Scholarship

This supports students from low-income households pursuing undergraduate degrees, associate degrees, or job-ready credentials in health technology-related fields. Eligible students may receive up to $15,000 per year (U.S.) or $10,000 per year (outside the U.S.), renewable for up to four years, along with mentorship, career development resources, networking opportunities, and access to emergency support funding. The program is intended to help students achieve academic success and launch careers in the health technology industry (Biomedical, Computer, electrical, engineering phyics, and mechanical eligible). Apply online. 

SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program

This supports undergraduate and graduate STEM students with full tuition, annual stipends, paid summer internships, mentorship, and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of War after graduation. Open to eligible high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, SMART provides valuable opportunities to gain hands-on experience, conduct research, and build a career advancing critical technologies and national security. Application deadline: December 4, 2026. 

SME Education Foundation Scholarships

The SME Education Foundation awards nearly $1 million in scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees in manufacturing, engineering, and other technical fields that support manufacturing. With more than 60 scholarship opportunities available, students can be considered for multiple merit- and need-based awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 through a single application. Applications are accepted annually from November 1 through February 1.

WTS Northeast Ohio Scholarships

The Northeast Ohio Chapter of WTS, an international organization advancing women in transportation since 1977, is offering four scholarships (one high school, two undergraduate, and one graduate) to female students pursuing careers in transportation. Local awards range from $1,500 to $3,000, and local winners advance to compete for national awards of up to $10,000 through the WTS Foundation. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be an Ohio resident or enrolled in an Ohio school, and be studying or planning to study in a transportation-related field, such as engineering, construction management, aviation, planning, or logistics. Applications are due December 4, 2026.