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 no longer accepting applications for the Spring 2018 semester but please check with us periodically! Please contact Isabel Cantu at the Polymer Technology Center Office, 223 Reed McDonald Bldg if you have any questions.

KANEKA Scholarships

We are no longer accepting applications for the Spring 2018 semester but please check with us periodically! 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.