Alex Wilhelm – University of Toledo, Mechanical Engineering

Scholarship Amount

• PMA Educational Foundation: $750
• Cleveland District: $1,500
• Total: $2,250

Alex Wilhelm is a young, ambitious student working toward a career in Mechanical Engineering. Alex’s great-grandfather founded Helm Instruments, a manufacturer of press control systems, force transducers and software for the metalforming industries, and Alex’s exposure to the family business from a young age sparked his curiosity in engineering and manufacturing. Following in his grandfather and father’s footsteps, Alex looks forward to becoming a mechanical engineer and carrying on his family’s legacy.

Enrolled at the University of Toledo, Alex is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He highly values his education and has always taken his education seriously, maintaining a high GPA and extracurricular involvement throughout his high school career. After two semesters at the University of Toledo, Alex has secured a co-op position at NSG Pilkington where he will work as a mechanical engineering intern.