SPE and Kaneka Student Scholarships

The SPE and KANEKA scholarships are awarded to students who display excellence both academically and in their respective research fields. The scholarship is open to both graduate and undergraduate students.

SPE General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for scholarships, unless otherwise specified, must be full-time graduate or undergraduate students.
Must be a current SPE member, or be willing to apply for membership.
All applicants must have a demonstrated or expressed interest in the polymers industry.
Applicants must be majoring in or taking courses that are beneficial to a career in the plastics/polymer industry.
Applicants must be in good academic standing.
Financial need of applicants will be considered for most scholarships.

KANEKA General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants who conduct research in materials science or organic chemistry fields or take at leasta material science and engineering course for undergraduate students.
Applicants for scholarships, unless otherwise specified, must be full-time graduate orundergraduate students.
Applicants must be in good academic standing.
Financial need of applicants will be considered for most scholarships.

How to Apply

SPE Scholarship

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2018 semester! Deadline is September 30, 2018! Please contact Isabel Cantu at the Polymer Technology Center Office, 223 Reed McDonald Bldg if you have any questions.

Apply Here: 2018 FALL SPE Scholarship Application

KANEKA Scholarships

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2018 semester! Deadline id September 30, 2018! There are 2 applications, one for domestic students and one for exchange students or visiting scholars. Please contact Isabel Cantu at the Polymer Technology Center Office, 223 Reed McDonald Bldg if you have any questions.