Mackenzie Matheny wins manufacturing scholarship at EMU

Twenty-three students pursuing manufacturing careers received scholarships toward their post-secondary studies from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA).
For the spring 2022 semester, NBT awarded scholarships valued between $1,500 and $2,500 each to students across the country.
One of the winners is Mackenzie Matheny of Belleville who is studying product design engineering technology at Eastern Michigan University. Matheny is a recipient of the John Grossheim Memorial (OPC) Scholarship.
“We are pleased to award scholarships to these deserving students and are happy to assist them in reaching their academic goals,” said Edward Youdell, president of NBT. “They recognize that skilled manufacturing careers can be rewarding financially and fulfilling personally. The knowledge and skills they obtain will help them be more competitive in the
current job market.
“The most difficult jobs to fill today are those in the skilled trades and engineering,” added Youdell. “With majors in machine tool technology, metal fabrication technology, welding, and precision machining, these students will be prepared for the skilled labor openings that American manufacturers must fill.”
Eligible applicants are full-time students who meet a specified minimum GPA and are enrolled in a manufacturing-related course of study, engineering curriculum, or a skilled trade program leading to a career in manufacturing. Students are responsible for submitting academic records and a manufacturing-related program description with each application.
In addition to the scholarship, each winner will receive a complimentary one-year FMA student membership (valued at $25) and, from NBT’s industry partner SolidWorks Corporation, a 365-day license to its Student Design Kit CAD software package. The Student Design Kit is an easy-to-learn, Windows-based 3D CAD application that gives students the ability to create “real-life” 3D designs they can easily manipulate.
Since 1990, NBT has awarded over 600 scholarships valued at more than $1.2 million to students enrolled in courses of study that will lead to careers in manufacturing. Scholarships are awarded twice each year for the fall and spring semesters. The application is open from July 1-Sept. 30 for spring awards and Jan. 1-March 31 for fall awards.
For more information, visit nbtfoundation.org/scholarships.