Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence by Society of Automotive Engineers 2027

SAE is proud to award scholarship funds to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Through generous contributions from various individuals and corporations, SAE International is proud to award scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students. Funded through the SAE Foundation, these scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students to pursue their passion for engineering.

In 2025, we gave scholarships to more than 52 students across the U.S., totaling more than $309,000.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2027
• Value$7,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorSociety of Automotive Engineers

Selection Process

Recipients will be notified by August. A list of all recipients of the SAE Scholarships Program will be posted online.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Review the requirements for each scholarship.
2. Review the Frequently Asked Questions below before completing the application.
3. Complete the application process online before deadline.
4. All documents must be uploaded online within the application portal before deadline.

Note: Please monitor your dashboard regularly for instruction. Ensure that any requested documents (such as transcripts &/or letter(s) of recommendation) have been returned and attached to your application and that you have clicked on 'APPLY' for each qualified scholarship.

For more details, visit  Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarship Webpage