Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship

The Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017 by The College of Engineering Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council, which is made up of industry leaders committed to developing close working relationships among engineering leaders across the country.

The Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council supports the work of the mechanical engineering department at The University of Akron, assisting the faculty in building on its high professional standard, maintaining accreditation, preparing students to meet the needs of industry, assisting in maximizing research opportunities as well as the cultivation and solicitation of philanthropic resources, expanding employment opportunities for students and assisting in recruitment efforts.

The Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship shall be awarded annually to undergraduate student(s) of the mechanical engineering department. Students must demonstrate leadership activities, involvement with extracurricular activities, academic success and financial need. Recipient selection will be made by the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council Scholarship committee and be approved by the department chair.