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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

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  • NASA Internship Programs

    by MEPApr 25, 2025 8:00 am |  26  Views

    OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time on a NASA center or facility.

    Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.

    2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
    Fall 2025: May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET 

    For more information, click HERE

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  • NASA L'Space Program

    by MEPApr 18, 2025 8:45 am |  12  Views

    The NASA L'SPACE Program is a free, online, interactive experience open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career within NASA or other organizations in the space ecosystem. Since it's conception in 2018, 12,000+ participants from over 950 US colleges and universities from all 50 states have gone through the program. Each 12-week Academy is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry.

    Deadline to apply August 2025
    For more information and to apply, click HERE

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  • Psyche Inspired Application – Platinum Class

    by MEPApr 18, 2025 8:00 am |  3  Views

    Psyche Inspired interns will use their creative talents to share, explain, and highlight the excitement, innovation, and scientific and engineering content of NASA’s Psyche mission. Psyche Inspired interns will meet once a week via videoconferencing with staff from Psyche Inspired and the mission team. Psyche Inspired interns will create at least one original creative work every six weeks during the 2025-2026 school year, which will amount to four works throughout the school year. These works will be guided by the mission themes of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, exploration, inspiration, teams, and inclusion.

    Application closes August 29th, for more information, click HERE

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  • Animal Ambassadors at Grainger Library, 4/17

    by MEPApr 16, 2025 10:30 am |  14  Views

    The Grainger Engineering Library and Information Center is excited to invite you to the Veterinary Medicine’s Wildlife Medical Clinic Ambassador Animals visit on Thursday, April 17 in Room 335, on the third floor, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about this program and their animal ambassadors. All are welcome!

    April 17, 3–4 pm • April 17, 3-4 PM

    More Info HERE

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  • KPFF Consulting Engineer - Entry Level Opportunities

    by MEPApr 15, 2025 1:00 pm |  15  Views

    KPFF Consulting Engineers Seattle is excited to announce two entry-level opportunities that may be of interest to you. 

    Positions Available:

    1. Structural Engineering Designer (Master’s degree required, latest graduation date Fall 2025.)
    2. Civil Engineering Designer (Bachelor’s degree required, latest graduation date Spring 2025.)

    Both roles are based out of our Seattle, WA office and offer a great start for those looking to build a career in engineering with a dynamic and supportive team.

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  • National Virtual Bridge (NVB) Program

    by MEPApr 3, 2025 1:30 pm |  17  Views

    The National Virtual Bridge (NVB) Program offers a five-week virtual experience focused on strengthening core skills in physics, calculus, engineering design, and Python.

    The student deadline to apply is May 12, 2025. Apply HERE

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  • 2025 NACME Engineering Design Boot Camp

    by MEPApr 3, 2025 1:15 pm |  42  Views

    For rising sophomores, the 2025 NACME Engineering Design Boot Camp provides Autodesk Fusion 360 certification training, a $1,000 tuition scholarship for a for-credit summer course, and a $800 stipend with access to professional development and industry engagement—with top performers eligible for an in-person externship at Autodesk Headquarters. More details and the application link are included below. 

    The student deadline to apply is April 18, 2025. Apply HERE

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  • Ford Fund Scholarship Program

    by MEPMar 31, 2025 3:45 pm |  25  Views

    The Ford Fund Scholarship Program offers a one-time $5000 tuition scholarship. Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
    Minimum GPA 3.0
    Academic Level: Juniors and Seniors
    United States Citizen or Permanent Resident 
    Enrolled full-time and/or a full-time matriculating student at a NACME partner university or one of the preferred universities listed above
    Majoring Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, and/or Computer Science fields
    Current NACME Scholars are also eligible to apply

    Note: This is a scholarship opportunity only. An internship is not guaranteed. However, recipients of the Ford Fund Scholarship Program will have first priority to apply to Summer 2025 internships with Ford.

    Application Deadlines:

    • April 7, 2025, regular deadline
    • Apply HERE
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  • Expanding the Nuclear Energy Workforce Panel Discussion

    by MEPMar 28, 2025 2:15 pm |  11  Views

    This panel will be an opportunity to learn about career options in clean nuclear energy, plasma for microelectronics and semiconductors, and use of radiation for medical and industrial use. This event will provide a unique opportunity to explore the evolving nuclear workforce, address diversity challenges, and inspire the next generation of nuclear professionals.

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  • Understanding Work Culture

    by MEPMar 24, 2025 11:15 am |  4  Views

    NACME's, C.A.S.E. Academy is holding a webinar on Wednesday, March 26th at 7pm on "how to identify and adapt to workplace norms, align with company values, and navigate diverse professional environments."

    Register HERE

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