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The SMA Scholarship Program:

Investing in the Future of Manufacturing

Empowering Students

Advancing Manufacturing Careers

The Small Manufacturers Association (SMA) is dedicated to supporting the next generation of skilled professionals who will strengthen our manufacturing community and drive innovation forward. Through the SMA Scholarship Program, we help students pursue education and training that build the foundation for successful manufacturing careers.

Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Workforce

SMA scholarships are designed to encourage students who are passionate about advancing their education in technical fields, engineering, business, or other disciplines that contribute to a strong manufacturing sector. By investing in education, SMA supports the long-term growth and sustainability of small manufacturers across Connecticut, New England and beyond.

Who Can Apply

The SMA Scholarship is open to:

  • Employees of SMA member companies
  • Immediate family members of SMA member company employees

Applicants must be:

  • Graduating from high school and planning to attend, or
  • Currently attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university

Apply for Scholarships

Award Details

Each SMA Scholarship provides a minimum of $1,000 to support educational expenses. SMA partners with the Connecticut Community Foundation, which administers the scholarship program, and we are proud to have supported students to train and learn new manufacturing skills – allowing them to build careers, innovate industry and advance our manufacturing community.

How to Apply

To apply and explore scholarship opportunities, visit the Connecticut Community Foundation website.

More Info & Apply Today

Hear From Our Members

See how manufacturers across industries have transformed operations, boosted productivity, and achieved sustainable growth with our support.

I am happy with the ongoing partnership between Kaynor Technical HS Precision Machining and the SMA. For years they’ve supplied our students with many positive career connecting gratuities such as tours, job shadowing, awards and permanent employment. We are happy to have provided and continue to provide quality trainable workers which will continue to fill the local industry.
Tom KenyonPrecision Machining Instructor, Kaynor Tech. HS
My father & I started Century Spring Mfg. in 1976. We were both working 65 hours a week and just breaking even. We didn’t have time to belong to a Trade Association. It wasn’t until I joined the SMA and networked with so many successful business people that our business really began to prosper.”
William WaseleskiCentury Spring Manufacturing
Although we are a bit different than the average member in our product line, as a manufacturer of handcrafted chocolates we still share many common issues and needs. The SMA has been a great resource with wonderful people and valuable information. We also love that many of the members have become our customers.
Carmen RomeoFascia’s Chocolates
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