The purpose of the Society of Plastics Engineers Scholarship is to provide funding for college scholarships to students demonstrating a high level of career interest in the Plastics Industry.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students enrolled at either a four-year college/university or two-year community college degree program (minimum requirements of six credit hours per semester) pursuing a career directly related to plastics (i.e. Plastics Engineering, Polymer Engineering/Science, Packaging Engineering, Material Engineering/Science, Composite Materials and Structures, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering).
- Active SPE student member including active membership in your schools SPE Student Chapter if applicable.
- Applicant has not received or anticipates receiving any other scholarship from the SPE during the current award year.
- Applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 (4.0 scale) from the prior school year.
- Applicants must demonstrate a high degree of intent to pursue a career in the Plastics Industry.
Application Requirements:
Complete online SPE Detroit Section Application Form including a Copy of resume showing work experience, school and community.
Activities & Honors:
Submit an unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended A 500 word essay on your career aspirations in the Plastics Industry
Letter of Recommendation:
Submit from a teacher or other school official or one from a previous/current employer or non-relative.
Headshot Photo:
Please submit a complete online application package by
August 11, 2025. For any additiional questions, please contact:
Tom Miller
Channel Prime Alliance
[email protected]
810-986-6131
Colleges/Universities:
College for Creative Studies
Delta College
Eastern Michigan University
Ferris State University
Focus Hope University
Kettering University
Lawrence Tech University
Macomb Community College
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Other schools inside of Michigan that meet eligibility requirements
Mid-Michigan Community College
Oakland Community College
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
St. Clair County Community College
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan
Western Michigan University
Application Procedure:
To be considered for a SPE Detroit Section Scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application package (electronic copy preferred) by August 11, 2025 as outlined in the application checklist. Application and all checklist documents must be sent at the same time via hard copy or eMail to the contest Chairperson.
Awards:
Scholarship awards will range from $500 to $4,000 annually at the discretion of the SPE Detroit Section Scholarship Committee. SPE Student Chapter officer participation can increase the amount of funds awarded. Scholarships are valid for 1-year and recipients must submit a new application each year to be considered for future scholarship awards. All scholarships will be reimbursed once registered transcripts have been received from the university/college showing that all requirements have been fulfilled.
All Society of Plastics Engineers Detroit Section scholarships are rewarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age or national origin. The Society of Plastics Engineers Detroit Section will not award scholarships to applicants whom they deem are not qualified and reserve the right to not award scholarships in any given year as it so chooses.
