Financial Aid for Mining and Metallurgy

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Mining and Metallurgy

5017 AMERICAN ELECTROPLATERS AND SURFACE FINISHERS SOCIETY

Attn: AESF Scholarship Committee
Central Florida Research Park
12644 Research Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826-3298
Tel: (407)281-6441
Fax: (407)281-6446
E-mail: janice@aesf.org
Web Site: http://www.aesf.org/scholarship/scholar.html

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are interested in majoring in subjects related to plating and surface finishing technologies.

Title of Award: AESF Undergraduate Scholarship Program Area, Field, or Subject: Chemistry; Engineering; Engineering, Chemical; Environmental science; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: At least 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is at least $1,500 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university. Schools are requested not to reduce federal, state, or institutional support for students who receive this scholarship. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to juniors and seniors in college who are majoring in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, metallurgy, or materials science. Selection is based on career interest in surface finishing, scholarship, achievement, motivation, and potential. Financial need is not a factor. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Recipients are encouraged to submit a report or paper at the conclusion of the award period. They must be in school full time during the academic year the scholarship is received.

5018 ASM INTERNATIONAL

Attn: ASM Materials Education Foundation
Scholarship Program
9639 Kinsman Road
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002
Tel: (440)338-5151
Free: 800-336-5152
Fax: (440)338-4634
E-mail: asmif@asminternational.org
Web Site: http://www.asminternational.org

To provide financial assistance to college sophomores and above who are members of ASM International.

Title of Award: ASM Outstanding Scholar Awards Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the association who have an intended or declared major in metallurgy or materials science engineering. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of college. Students majoring in related science or engineering disciplines are considered if they demonstrate a strong academic interest in materials science. International students are also eligible. Selection is based on academic achievement; interest in the field (including knowledge of metallurgy or materials engineering, activities, jobs, and potential for a related career); and personal qualities (such as motivation, social values, goals, and maturity). Financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

5019 ASM INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance to college sophomores and above who are members of ASM International.

Title of Award: Edward J. Dulis Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for up to 1 additional year.

5020 ASM INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society for Metals who are interested in majoring in metallurgy and materials.

Title of Award: Nicholas J. Grant Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The scholarship provides payment of full tuition. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Canada, or Mexico; be enrolled at a college or university in those countries; be members of the society; have an intended or declared major in metallurgy or materials science and engineering (related science or engineering majors may be considered if the applicant demonstrates a strong academic emphasis and interest in materials science and engineering); and be entering their junior or senior year in college. Selection is based on academic achievement; interest in metallurgy/materials (including knowledge of the field, activities, jobs, and potential for a related career); personal qualities (such as social values, maturity, motivation, goals, and citizenship); and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1990.

5021 ASM INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society for Metals who are interested in majoring in metallurgy and materials.

Title of Award: John M. Haniak Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year.

5022 ASM INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society for Metals (ASM) who are interested in majoring in metallurgy and materials.

Title of Award: George A. Roberts Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 7 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $6,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Canada, or Mexico; be enrolled at a college or university in those countries; be members of the society; have an intended or declared major in metallurgy or materials science and engineering (related science or engineering majors may be considered if the applicant demonstrates a strong academic emphasis and interest in materials science and engineering); and be entering their junior or senior year in college. Selection is based on academic achievement; interest in metallurgy/materials (including knowledge of the field, activities, jobs, and potential for a related career); personal qualities (such as social values, maturity, motivation, and goals); and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This scholarship was established in 1995.

5023 ASM INTERNATIONAL

To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the American Society for Metals who are interested in majoring in metallurgy and materials.

Title of Award: William Park Woodside Founder's Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The scholarship provides payment of full tuition, up to $10,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply for 1 additional year.

5024 ASM INTERNATIONAL-HARTFORD CHAPTER

c/o Arnie Grot
Grot Enterprises
87 Chapman Drive
Glastonbury, CT 06033-2729
E-mail: chair12@asm-hartford.org
Web Site: http://www.asm-hartford.org/sch_app.htm

To provide financial aid to engineering and science students who live or go to school in Connecticut.

Title of Award: Hartford Chapter Award of Excellence Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for this scholarship must be: 1) registered full time or accepted for full-time enrollment at a college or university; 2) preparing for a career in a field of engineering or science that may contribute to the future development of metallurgy and materials; 3) residents of Connecticut or attending a college or university in the state; and 4) able to demonstrate an effort to maintain their GPA. Selection is based on educational background, employment experience, honors and recognition, a 250-word essay on how their chosen major can directly or indirectly contribute to the field of metallurgy and material science, and 2 letters of recommendation; financial need is not considered. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year.

5025 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040, ext. 621
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/foundation/scholarships.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to students interested in preparing for a career in the iron and steel or steel-related industries.

Title of Award: Association for Iron & Steel Technology Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering, Metallurgical; Manufacturing; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 5 each year, including 2 Willy Korf Memorial Fund Scholarships, 1 Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship, and 2 Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students majoring in metallurgy, materials science, or metallurgical engineering as preparation for a career in the iron and steel or steel-related industries. Other majors are considered if the application is accompanied by a letter from an academic advisor, on official letterhead, regarding the program's preparation for advancement of steel product production, steel application, or the use of steel in material design. Interest in a career in ferrous-related industries should be demonstrated by internship, co-op, or related experiences and/or demonstrable plans to pursue such experience during college. Applicants must be a student member of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). They may apply as early as their freshman year in college. Juniors and seniors should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their major; undeclared students should have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Applicants must submit 1) a current resume; 2) a statement of their philosophy of their academic discipline and personal and professional goals; 3) a 300-word essay on why they are interested in working in the steel industry and what they will contribute to enhancing the well-being of the industry; and 4) letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE).

5026 ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Chris Goepper
Spraying Systems
3443 Edwards Road, Suite D
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tel: (513)871-9900
E-mail: goeppech@spray.com
Web Site: http://www.aistech.org/chapters/ohiovalley_scholarship.htm

To provide financial assistance for college to student members and children of members of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).

Title of Award: Ohio Valley Chapter Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Astronomy and astronomical sciences; Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geography; Geology; Geosciences; Information science and technology; Metallurgy; Physical sciences; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled full time and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen who are either 1) children of Ohio Valley Chapter AIST members, or 2) student or young professional AIST members. Applicants must be accepted at, planning to attend, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a major in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer programming, computer technology, earth science, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, geography, geology, information systems, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microbiology, physical science, physics, or another field approved by the scholarship committee. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the reasons for their interest in their field of study, their current career goals and objectives, and the positive attributes they feel they will bring to their professional career. Selection is based on overall academic achievement, with strong consideration given to the essay and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year. Additional Information: The AIST was formed in 2004 by the merger of the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE). This program was established by the former Ohio Valley District Section of AISE. The Ohio Valley Chapter covers Indiana (except for the northwestern portion), all of Kentucky, western Tennessee, and portions of southeastern Ohio.

5027 THE MINERALS, METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY

Attn: TMS Student Awards Program
184 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7514
Tel: (724)776-9000, ext. 220
Fax: (724)776-3770
E-mail: students@tms.org
Web Site: http://www.tms.org/Students/AwardsPrograms/Scholarships.html

To provide financial assistance to student members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

Title of Award: J. Keith Brimacombe Presidential Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Materials research/science; Mining Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $5,000 plus a travel stipend of $1,000 (so the recipient can attend the annual meeting of the society to accept the award). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who are full-time students majoring in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or minerals processing and extraction. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, work experience, leadership, a personal profile statement, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the TMS Foundation.

5028 THE MINERALS, METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY

To provide financial assistance for college to student members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

Title of Award: Extraction and Processing Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Materials research/science; Mining Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 plus a travel stipend of $500 (so the recipient can attend the annual meeting of the society to accept the award). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who are majoring in the extraction and processing of minerals, metals, and materials. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, work experience, leadership, a personal profile statement, and letters of recommendation. Preference is given to students in their senior year who are enrolled full time. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Extraction and Processing Division of TMS.

5029 THE MINERALS, METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY

To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

Title of Award: International Symposium on Superalloys Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate and graduate members of the society who are full-time students majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on aspects of the high-temperature, high-performance materials used in the gas turbine industry. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, work experience, leadership, a personal profile statement, and letters of recommendation. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Organizing Committee of the International Symposium on Superalloys.

5030 THE MINERALS, METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY

To provide financial assistance to student members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), particularly those interested in both traditional and emerging light metals.

Title of Award: Light Metals Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $4,000 plus a travel stipend of up to $600 (so the recipient can attend the annual meeting of the society to accept the award). In addition, recipients are given the opportunity of selecting up to $300 in LMD-sponsored conference proceedings or textbooks to be donated to their college or university library in their name and up to $400 in books for themselves. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on both traditional and emerging light metals. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, work experience, leadership, a personal profile statement, and letters of recommendation. Preference is given to students in their junior or senior year who are enrolled full time and to applicants who have participated in a relevant industrial co-op program. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Light Metals Division (LMD) of TMS.

5031 THE MINERALS, METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY

To provide financial assistance to student members of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS).

Title of Award: Structural Metals Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500 plus a travel stipend of $500 (so the recipient can attend the annual meeting of the society to accept the award). Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who are majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on the society and engineering of load-bearing materials. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic achievement, school and community activities, work experience, leadership, a personal profile statement, and letters of recommendation. Preference is given to students in their senior year who are enrolled full time in an engineering program relating to the structure, properties, and processing of materials. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this program is provided by the Structural Materials Division of TMS.

5032 SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
P.O. Box 277002
Littleton, CO 80127-7002
Tel: (303)948-4203
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.crm

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in mining engineering with an emphasis on coal.

Title of Award: Coal and Energy Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Mining and Mineral Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Approximately 15 each year. Funds Available: The stipends are approximately $1,500 per year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members who have completed their sophomore year in college and are majoring in mining or mineral engineering at an ABET-accredited college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens engaged in coal-related activities. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

5033 SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in fields that will prepare them for a career in industrial minerals.

Title of Award: Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Economics; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Geology; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College, Graduate Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: A total of $2,000 is awarded each year. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must 1) be majoring in geology, minerals engineering, mining engineering, or mineral economics at a 4-year college or university, 2) have completed at least their sophomore year in college, 3) be a U.S. citizen, and 4) be a student member of the society. They must be of good character, be of sound health, have demonstrated scholastic aptitude (GPA of 3.0 or higher), and be able to demonstrate financial need. Candidates for these scholarships may be proposed by any of the following: mining and minerals companies; local sections of the society; state mining institutes; high school principals; industrial minerals associations; manufacturers of mining and processing equipment; minerals research organizations; or geology and mining engineering departments at colleges or universities. An interview may be required. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

5034 SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are preparing for a career in minerals processing.

Title of Award: Mineral and Metallurgical Processing Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 6 each year. Funds Available: The first-place recipient is given $2,000 (plus travel to the society's annual meeting). The other winners each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members of the society who have completed their sophomore year in college; are enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree program that has required course work in minerals processing, hydrometallurgy, and/or metallurgical engineering; are U.S. citizens; and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Only 1 candidate from each eligible department may be nominated each academic year. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in preparing for a career in mineral processing or metallurgical engineering in the mining industry. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

5035 SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are preparing for a career in the minerals industry.

Title of Award: Mining and Exploration Division Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Geology; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Up to 4 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have completed their sophomore year in college and be majoring in mining, geology, or a related field of specialization at an ABET-accredited college or university. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, be able to demonstrate financial need, have a strong academic record, and be a student member of the society. Only 1 candidate from each eligible department may be nominated each academic year. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

5036 SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

To provide financial assistance to student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in mining engineering.

Title of Award: Eugene P. Pfleider Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Mining and Mineral Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.

Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to student members who have completed their sophomore year in college and are majoring in mining engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, be able to demonstrate financial need, have a strong academic record, and be committed to a career in mining engineering. Only 1 candidate from each eligible department may be nominated each academic year. Deadline for Receipt: November of each year.

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