Chapter of Excellence Grants recognize well-established and thriving student chapters. The $7,500 grant is split — $5,000 is for student scholarships, and $2,500 is for chapter operations. The grant was awarded to MCAA student chapters at Colorado State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Ferris State University, Iowa State University, Kennesaw State University/Southern Polytechnic State University, Kent State University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Purdue University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Wentworth Institute of Technology.