The BSIE, Furniture Manufacturing degree is fortunate to have a number of annual and endowed scholarships available exclusively to students enrolled in this program. It is not uncommon for all of the students in a particular class to be receiving significant financial assitance. In addition to these scholarships, FM students have also received the American Eagle Scholarship Award from the American Supply and Machinery Manufacturers' Association and scholarships from he Woodworking Machinery Industry Association. These additional scholarships are specifically for students interested in pursuing careers in the field of wood products manufacturing and are awarded directly by the sponsors. The amount of award depends upon a student's scholastic achievement, financial need, extracurricular service record as well as the number of deserving students making application.
Students are eligible to receive more than one award.
For the academic year 1997-98, the scholarship committee awarded 9 scholarships with two recipients receiving support from more than one source. Furniture Manufacturing Option students are also eligible for general Industrial Engineering scholarships as well. This endowment shall award scholarships to one or more students selected by the IE Scholarship Committee. The scholarship is available for students who have interests in the courses and academic pursuits related to furniture manufacturing in the College of Engineering. The Red McCuen endowment was established in 1988 by the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association shortly after Mr McCuen's death.