Top 3D Printing Scholarship Programs and Additive Manufacturing

Here are several U.S­-based scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities relevant to 3D printing / additive manufacturing / STEM education, plus tips & places to look to find more. If you tell me which state or grade level (high school / college / teacher) I can find more targeted ones for you.

🎓 Scholarships & Awards

1. AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) Scholarships
   
   • Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship — for U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students in additive manufacturing. Covers travel, lodging, registration to the AMUG Conference.  
   • Randy Stevens Scholarship — for U.S. educators (teachers / professors) who emphasize or focus on additive manufacturing. Similar benefits.  
3. MakerBot Scholarship (with SME Education Foundation & UltiMaker)
   
   • Awards $20,000, paid out as $5,000 per year for 4 years. Meant to help students pursuing innovation, design thinking, etc., particularly in fields where 3D printing / design / manufacturing are relevant.  
5. SME Education Foundation Scholarships & Programs
   
   • The SME Education Foundation supports students and educators in manufacturing and engineering, including programs related to advanced manufacturing. They provide multiple scholarships (merit-based, need-based), plus sometimes equipment grants, training, etc.  

🏫 Grants / Funding for Schools / Educators

1. Toyota USA Foundation Grants
   
   • Part of the STEM & tech education grant programs. They include areas like 3D printing, drones, cybersecurity, AI literacy, etc. Teachers / schools may apply for funding under these grants.  
3. MatterHackers’ Grant Resource Guide
   
   • Not a grant itself but a very useful guide listing many grants / awards / scholarships for educators wanting to bring 3D printing tech into classrooms. Good starting point to spot options.  
5. NWA3D STEAM Grant
   
   • For schools that need help acquiring 3D printing technology. Helps get 3D printers and stimulate classroom uses of digital manufacturing.  

✅ Tips & Resources To Find More

• Use grant-search tools/websites like Grants.gov to find federal grants for STEM / technology education.
• Check with your state department of education—they sometimes have technology integration funds.
• Look into professional societies (e.g. SME, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; ASME; Materials societies) for student scholarships tied to 3D printing / manufacturing.
• DonorsChoose.org is good for teachers to propose a classroom project (like buying a 3D printer) and get funded by donations.
• STEM-focused foundations or local businesses sometimes offer equipment grants or corporate giving programs targeted to schools.

If you tell me which state and whether you’re a student or teacher, plus what education level (high school / college / etc.), I can pull up a list of opportunities specific to you.

Here are several U.S­-based scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities relevant to 3D printing / additive manufacturing / STEM education, plus tips & places to look to find more. If you tell me which state or grade level (high school / college / teacher) I can find more targeted ones for you.

🎓 Scholarships & Awards

1. AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) Scholarships
   
   • Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship — for U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students in additive manufacturing. Covers travel, lodging, registration to the AMUG Conference.  
   • Randy Stevens Scholarship — for U.S. educators (teachers / professors) who emphasize or focus on additive manufacturing. Similar benefits.  
3. MakerBot Scholarship (with SME Education Foundation & UltiMaker)
   
   • Awards $20,000, paid out as $5,000 per year for 4 years. Meant to help students pursuing innovation, design thinking, etc., particularly in fields where 3D printing / design / manufacturing are relevant.  
5. SME Education Foundation Scholarships & Programs
   
   • The SME Education Foundation supports students and educators in manufacturing and engineering, including programs related to advanced manufacturing. They provide multiple scholarships (merit-based, need-based), plus sometimes equipment grants, training, etc.  

🏫 Grants / Funding for Schools / Educators

1. Toyota USA Foundation Grants
   
   • Part of the STEM & tech education grant programs. They include areas like 3D printing, drones, cybersecurity, AI literacy, etc. Teachers / schools may apply for funding under these grants.  
3. MatterHackers’ Grant Resource Guide
   
   • Not a grant itself but a very useful guide listing many grants / awards / scholarships for educators wanting to bring 3D printing tech into classrooms. Good starting point to spot options.  
5. NWA3D STEAM Grant
   
   • For schools that need help acquiring 3D printing technology. Helps get 3D printers and stimulate classroom uses of digital manufacturing.  

✅ Tips & Resources To Find More

• Use grant-search tools/websites like Grants.gov to find federal grants for STEM / technology education.
• Check with your state department of education—they sometimes have technology integration funds.
• Look into professional societies (e.g. SME, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; ASME; Materials societies) for student scholarships tied to 3D printing / manufacturing.
• DonorsChoose.org is good for teachers to propose a classroom project (like buying a 3D printer) and get funded by donations.
• STEM-focused foundations or local businesses sometimes offer equipment grants or corporate giving programs targeted to schools.