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  

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.

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). Applications open October 2026. 

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.