Jeanie S. McCoy Scholarship

Who can apply

• Woman who is an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an engineering or science degree applicable to a future career in tribology.
• Selection considers the submitted essay, faculty recommendation and extracurricular activities.
• A previous Booser recipient can be considered only when the research is substantially different. Previous Klaus recipients and previous McCoy winners are not eligible.
• Submit the STLE academic award application by December 1, 2026 for the 2027 program.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty advisor or educator and the required application materials.
• Recipients are selected from their application and supporting documentation. The program may select two recipients for each award.
• Use the linked STLE online application system and follow its account and supporting-document instructions.
• The annual schedule lists January 30 award notification and a December 31 research-report deadline. The balance of an award is sent after the required research report is received.

About the scholarship

The Jeanie S. McCoy Scholarship from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers subsidizes research in tribology and lubrication engineering. The current 2027 program lists a $2,500 award per recipient; the committee may select two recipients. It recognizes women preparing for a career in the field. Applications are due December 1, 2026, and selection uses the application and supporting documents. Recipients must meet the research-report requirements before the remaining award payment is sent.