The Dearborn Foundation Scholarship Requirements

 

READ BEFORE YOU FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION.

We welcome innovative individuals with a science background who can think creatively for unique solutions.

We DO NOT accept applications from:

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION STEPS

 
The initial application form and Mechanical Aptitude Test MUST be completed by February 15th.  You should allow two weeks to schedule the Mechanical Aptitude Test.  Read the following: 
 
1. Complete online Application Form and Submit

2. Take the Mechanical Aptitude Test
– The Mechanical Aptitude Test cannot be taken online.  We will send the test to a proctor to monitor your test.  If you do not have a proctor at your school, please contact us.
– You cannot study for the test.  It is not an open book or open note test.  It is a test designed to assess your basic abilities to comprehend fundamental mechanical concepts, rather than a test of your acquired knowledge.
– The test is multiple-choice with additional written explanations where you explain your answer.  You must write legibly so that our Selection Committee can read your writing; your explanations are as important as your multiple-choice answers.

If you meet the requirements on the Mechanical Aptitude Test, you will then complete a second application form (see link below) and the following 3 steps no later than March 14, 2025:

3. Arrange with your school to send an official transcript.

4. Have a Faculty Member of your school send a recommendation to either the address or email listed below.

5. Take the WOWI career assessment survey which helps to determine not only the applicant’s abilities, but more importantly, his/her/their interests.
– You will be registered to take the WOWI if your mechanical test score and application pass the initial screening by the Selection Committee.  The WOWI is an important part of the Committee’s final decision.
– You must do your best to answer all questions.  If any are left unanswered, it does not give the Committee a complete picture of your strengths.
– You can take the WOWI profile over several sessions.
– You do not have to send us the results as we are able to access them.

Application Form
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As an engineer and inventor who employed and trained many people throughout the years, Mr. Dearborn found that interest is more important than any other ability. Aptitude without interest is not enough to ensure success and personal fulfillment.

All applicants must be US citizens currently attending or accepted to a fully accredited college or university: Schools such as but not limited to:

  • Cornell University
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • University of Maine
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • University of New Hampshire
  • University of Vermont
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Central Maine Community College (Precision Machining)

We are looking for very special people; the future inventors, innovators and leaders of our country, students with a scientific mind, strong background in the basic principles of physics and who excel in problem solving and logical reasoning.

The application form MUST BE electronically filled out, using the link on this website. 

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