The Dearborn Foundation Scholarship Requirements

Pursue your dream in engineering or precision machining with a scholarship offered by The Dearborn Foundation. We are looking for outstanding students who demonstrate the mindset and vision to drive innovation in these vital fields.

Before applying, it’s essential to ensure you meet The Dearborn Foundation scholarship requirements—our program is designed for those with the potential to turn bold ideas into reality.

Read Before You Fill Out Your Application

We welcome innovative individuals with a science background who can think creatively about unique solutions. However, we DO NOT accept applications from:

Students Who are Not U.S. Citizens
Students with a GPA Under 3.0
Students Who are Not Full-time
Students Majoring in Computer Programming
Students Majoring in Civil Engineering

Scholarship Application Steps

The initial application form and Mechanical Aptitude Test MUST be completed by February 1st. You should allow two weeks to schedule your Mechanical Aptitude Test. Please follow the steps below:

1. Complete the Online Application Form and Submit

Each year, the applications will be reviewed starting mid-August until the February 1^st deadline.

Scholar Application Form

Personal Information

Address Guardian's Layout

Full Name

First

Last

Birth Date

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Family Information

Are you a US Citizen?

Applicant lives with?

Father
Mother
Both
Other

Father's Full Name

Father's Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Father's Phone Number

Father's Email

Mother's Full Name

Mother's Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Mother's Phone Number

Mother's Email

Legal Guardian's Full Name

Legal Guardian's Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Legal Guardian's Phone Number

Legal Guardian's Email

High School Information

Name of School

(if presently in High School)

School Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Name of School you will attend (may write undecided)

Intended Major

Year of High School Graduation

College Information

(if presently in college)

Name of College

College Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Major

Anticipated Year of College Graduation

I have carefully read the form and completed all necessary information.

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 your school does not have a proctor, please contact us.
You cannot study for this test and may not look at references or use a calculator while taking the test. It is designed to assess your basic abilities to comprehend fundamental mechanical concepts, rather than test your acquired knowledge.
The test is multiple-choice and includes additional written explanations for some answers. Written explanations are just as important as your multiple-choice answers. Please ensure that your handwriting is legible so our Selection Committee can read your writing.

The Mechanical Aptitude Test cannot be taken online. We will send the test to a proctor to monitor your test. If your school does not have a proctor, please contact us.
You cannot study for this test and may not look at references while taking the test. It is designed to assess your basic abilities to comprehend fundamental mechanical concepts, rather than test your acquired knowledge.
The test is multiple-choice and includes additional written explanations for some answers. Written explanations are just as important as your multiple-choice answers. Please ensure that your handwriting is legible so our Selection Committee can read your writing.

If you meet the requirements on the Mechanical Aptitude Test, you must:

Complete the second application form

Application After Mechanical Aptitude Test Form

Application After Mechanical Aptitude Test

DO NOT complete this application until you have done Steps 1 and 2 of the Application Process

Name

With your success on the Mechanical Aptitude Test, the following additional information is needed before your complete application is forwarded to the Scholarship Committee:

Completion of this form.
Official school transcript
Recommendation from Faculty Member
Completion of WOWI Assessment

Father's Occupation

Employer Name

Mother's Occupation

Employer Name

Employment Information

If you are or have been employed, please list the details below including dates, employer, job description, wages. Add a comment on what you like(d) or dislike(d) about the job and any promotions or merit raises your received.

Job

Start Date

End Date

Employer Name

Job Description

Wage

Comments

Additional Information

Activities

List and describe any sports, hobbies and community activities in which you are involved.

Awards and Projects

List and describe any school honors, awards and school/private projects you have been involved in

Activities Wage End

Essay

Write a 300 to 500 word essay explaining why you chose your major and its relevance to you and the future of our country.

Fulfill steps 3, 4, and 5 no later than March 15th.

3. Arrange with Your School to Send an Official Transcript

4. Faculty Recommendation

Have a faculty member email a recommendation or send us a written one at our mailing address.

5. Complete the WOWI Career Assessment Survey

Registration for the WOWI survey will be provided after passing the initial screening by the Selection Committee. The WOWI is an important part of the Committee’s final decision.
The survey will help evaluate your abilities and interests for the scholarship.
Ensure you answer all questions for a complete picture of your strengths.
The WOWI survey can be taken over multiple sessions.
You do not need to send results—we will access them directly.

Scholarship Renewal Application

Personal Information

Name

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

same Date Name

Phone Number

Anticipated Degree

Anticipated Graduation Date

Renewal Application Questions

Summarize your plans following college

Do you plan on continuing at the same school? (if not explain why)

Will you be changing your course of study and if so why?

Are your goals the same as when you entered school? (explain)

What are your plans for the summer - do they relate to your field of study?

Transcripts

If you have not already submitted your official transcript for last semester, please do so. Please have an official transcript sent direct from your school to: The Dearborn Foundation, 53 Technology Lane, Box #2, Conway, NH 03818