The following is a brief description of all scholarships offered through the Department of Engineering & Technology. Forms are available in the Engineering & Technology Department Main Office (RFM 2240). Students are notified of the availability of these scholarships through classroom announcements, posted departmental flyers, and electronic message board during the appropriate semester.

The MEET-Texas State (Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Technology at Texas State) scholarship program will extend four years beginning August 2003. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance to 30 students for successful completion of Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology degrees by August 2007. MEET scholars will be awarded up to $3,000 annually to apply towards their education.

This endowed scholarship was established by Mr. James Kelley, President of K-W Construction, Inc. of San Marcos, and his wife, Jane, to financially assist students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry. The scholarship yields about $1,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: BST Construction major/specialization; completed 60 semester hours toward their degree; completed 12 semester hours in Technology; completed a degree audit report (DAR); major GPA of 2.5; overall GPA of 2.25; AGC/NAHB Student Chapter member preferred. Deadline: First Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

This endowed scholarship was established in 1984 by Dorothy Maher and Pure Castings, Inc. of Austin, in memory of Mr. John Keating Maher, founder of the company. This scholarship is for students interested in a career in manufacturing and yields about $1,200 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: BST Manufacturing major/specialization; completed 60 semester hours toward their degree; completed a degree audit report (DAR); major GPA of 3.0; overall GPA of 2.5; must be a paid SME member; must have a financial need. Deadline: First Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

This endowed scholarship was established in 1989 by Dr. William L. Deck and his wife, Rena. Dr. Deck was a long-time faculty member in the Department of Engineering & Technology. This scholarship is intended for any student pursuing a degree in Technology and yields about $1,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: Technology major; completed 60 semester hours toward their degree; completed a degree audit report (DAR); major GPA of 3.0; overall GPA of 2.5. Deadline: First Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Joe E. Walker, a long-time faculty member in the Department of Engineering & Technology. This scholarship is intended to financially support any student pursuing an Industrial Technology Teaching degree and yields about $2,000 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: Industrial Technology Certification major; completed 45 hours toward their degree; completed a degree outline; major GPA of 3.0; overall GPA of 2.5. Deadline: First Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

This scholarship was established by the Foundry Educational Foundation to financially assist any major interested in pursuing a career in the metal casting industry. The scholarship yields four $1,000 scholarships per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: Take one metal casting class; be interested in the metal casting industry; meet criteria established by a faculty selection committee. Deadline: Mid Fall Semester.

This Presidential Endowed scholarship was established to financially assist Technology students interested in a career in the metal casting industry. The scholarship yields between $8,000-10,000 per year, some or all of which may be awarded to one or more students. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following minimum requirements: Technology major interested in the metal casting industry; completed one metal casting course in the department; completed 60 semester hours toward their degree; completed a degree audit report (DAR). Deadline: Late Fall.

This is a yearly scholarship established by the local Manufacturing Association to financially assist Technology students interested in a career in manufacturing. The scholarship yields about $500 per year. Students interested in this scholarship must meet the following requirements: Technology major; completed 60 semester hours toward their degree; overall GPA of 2.50; major GPA of 2.80; and must be active in a professional manufacturing student association. Deadline: Mid Spring Semester.