Sheet Metal Workers' Scholarship Fund

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) · National

SMART's Sheet Metal Workers' International Scholarship Fund and Foundation together award 56 scholarships each year to dependent children (under 25, unmarried) of active SMART/SMWIA sheet metal members or covered employees. The Fund's 34 awards pay $6,000 a year for up to four years ($24,000 total; two are reserved for Mechanical Engineering or Architecture majors and pay more, up to $54,000 total). The Foundation adds twenty one-year $4,000 awards plus two named $5,000 awards. An essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation are required; grandchildren are not eligible.

Eligibility

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

DemographicsOpen to active SMART/SMWIA (sheet metal) members, covered employees, or their dependent spouse/child under age 25; grandchildren are not eligible.

Applying

Award$4k–$24k

OpensOpens September 1

DueRequests due Feb 15; completed application due March 1, 2027

EssayRequired

Rec. lettersRequired

RenewableYes

Awards/yr56

Fund: $6,000/year up to 4 years ($24,000 total; two ME/Architecture-designated awards pay up to $54,000). Foundation: $4,000-$5,000 one-year awards.

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