Additional Scholarships
Many scholarships sponsored by outside organizations are available to Kettering University students.
External Organization Scholarships
Russell J. Ebeid Scholarship for Arab American Students
The Russell J. Ebeid scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen students of Arab American background at engineering and business schools.
Scholarship application will be available early December.
Amount
Up to $5,000 per year.
Criteria
- Be an incoming freshman applying for admission to Kettering University
- Suggested Coursework: 2 years of Algebra, 1 year of Geometry; 1 semester of Trigonometry; 3 years of English; Calculus or Pre-Calculus recommended; 2 years of Lab Science; AP and IB Coursework is also accepted
- Be of Arab American heritage
- Plan to major in fields of engineering or business management
- Must have an SAT of 1160 or higher or ACT of 24 or higher
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must demonstrate financial need
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website:
http://www.centeraap.org/grants/scholarships/ebeid-family-fund-scholarship-opportunities/
Deadline: February 7
Russell J. Ebeid Detroit Cristo Rey Scholarship
Amount
$2,500 per year
Criteria
- Be an incoming freshman applying for admission to Kettering University
- Suggested Coursework: 2 years of Algebra, 1 year of Geometry; 1 semester of Trigonometry; 3 years of English; Calculus or Pre-Calculus recommended; 2 years of Lab Science; AP and IB Coursework is also accepted
- Graduating from Detroit Cristo Rey High School
- Be of Arab American, African American, or Latino heritage
- Plan to major in fields of engineering or business management
- Must have an SAT of 1160 or higher or ACT of 24 or higher
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must demonstrate financial need
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website:
http://www.centeraap.org/grants/scholarships/ebeid-family-fund-scholarship-opportunities/
Deadline: February 7
Armen Oumedian Scholarship
The Patricia and Armen Oumedian Engineering Scholarship is a financial award sponsored by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.
Amount
$1,000
Criteria
To be eligible for the Patricia & Armen Oumedian Scholarship, applicants must be full-time students at Kettering University or transferring from Grand Rapids Community College to Kettering University. Students must be residents of West Michigan or currently be employed by a West Michigan Kettering University Co-op employer, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website:
grfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarships
Deadline: March 1
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Scholarship
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and computer science.
Amount
The awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year and some are renewable.
Freshmen: Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year will open March 1
Sophomores and above: Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year will open December 1.
Apply at swe.org/scholarships
Deadline: May 1
Corporate Partner Scholarships
Lear Scholars Program
Lear Corporation, a global automotive technology leader in seating and electrical and electronic systems, is ranked #147 on the Fortune 500 with world-class products designed, engineered and manufactured by a diverse team of talented employees. Our vision is to be consistently recognized as the supplier of choice, an employer of choice, the investment of choice and a company that supports the communities where we do business.
The Lear Scholars Program provides the families of Lear employees the opportunity for their students to enroll in Kettering University and benefit from its intense academic curriculum – one which combines theory with practice better than any university in the world.
Amount
Awards are variable in amount based on student need.
Criteria
Lear children admitted to Kettering University that are selected for the Lear Scholars program access the following benefits:
- Scholarships - additional support based on demonstrated financial need.
- Lear co-op work placements in the United States.
- Full-time job opportunities with Lear upon graduation.
- All US accepted applicants are required to complete the FAFSA (Free application for federal student aid) by February 1 (opens October 1).
- Non-US applicants are required to complete the International Student Financial Aid Application and a Kettering-supplied affidavit of support. Please note US immigration regulations require all student visa applicants to document the sources of their educational funds.
Deadline: March 11
To apply, complete a Kettering University admissions application. No additional scholarship application is required. Email finaid@kettering.edu indicating your parents name and Lear employment location.
Navistar Scholars Program
Navistar is a leading manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines. Wherever ingenuity drives global markets, you'll find Navistar taking the lead.
Navistar is pleased to partner with Kettering University to offer the Navistar Scholars Program. This annual scholarship of up to $20,000 per year was created to support the recruitment and retention of women and minority students from the greater Chicagoland area who are pursuing a degree in a STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field.
Amount
Up to $20,000 per year, renewable
Criteria
- Apply for admission and be admitted by February 1.
- Emphasis on minority and female students with financial need who reside within the greater Chicagoland area.
- FAFSA (Free application for federal student aid) must be completed by February 1 (opens October 1).
- Must be successfully placed as a paid co-op with Navistar.
- Major in Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Other conditions may apply.
Deadline: March 11
To apply, accepted students can go to the scholarship tab in the Student Portal.
Piston Group Co-op Scholarship Program
Piston Group is a private investment platform founded by industry magnate and NBA champion Vinnie Johnson, to build value by creating, operating and growing world-class manufacturing and design companies. With investments beginning in 1995 and a strong entrepreneurial culture, today’s platform has grown to include Piston Automotive, Irvin Products, Detroit Thermal Systems, and AIREA.
Piston Group knows that a lifetime of success starts with coming together under a shared vision. It is with that knowledge that Piston Group is proud to partner with Kettering University to offer the Piston Group Co-op Scholarship Program.
Amount
Awards are variable in amount based on student need.
Criteria
- Apply for admission and be admitted by March 1.
- Student must be pursuing a degree in Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
- Emphasis on minority and female students with financial need who reside within Southeast Michigan.
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be completed by March 1 (opens October 1).
- Must be successfully placed as a paid co-op that will rotate between the Piston Group companies.
- Scholarship covers the remaining cost of tuition, room & board after all other gifts and scholarships have been applied.
- Other conditions may apply.
Deadline: March 11
To apply, accepted students can go to the scholarship tab in the Student Portal.