Mining and Metallurgy

4798 ■ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING, METALLURGICAL, AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

8307 Shaffer Parkway
P.O. Box 270728
Littleton, CO 80127-0013
Tel: (303)948-4255
Fax: (303)948-4260
E-mail: aime@aimehq.org
Web Site: http://www.aimehq.org/awards/awardlist.cfm
To provide financial assistance to student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) working on an undergraduate degree in mining engineering.
Title of Award: John S. Marshall 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 $8,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to SME student members enrolled full time in an ABET-accredited mining engineering program. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year of college. They must be able to demonstrate financial need and an interest in preparing for a career in the mining industry. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 2004.

4799 ■ ASM INTERNATIONAL-MILWAUKEE CHAPTER

Attn: EGMF Committee
P.O. Box 370138
Milwaukee, WI 53237-1238
Web Site: http://www.asm-milwaukee.cjb.net
To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in Wisconsin who are majoring in a field related to metals and materials.
Title of Award: Ernie Guenther Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering, Materials; Engineering, Metallurgical; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 4 to 6 each year. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students at Wisconsin colleges and universities who are interested in metals and materials and are planning to make those technical areas part of their future career. Applicants must indicate 1) their reasons for their interest and pursuit of a career in the metals and materials field; 2) any projects or activities they have completed or are doing related to metals and materials; 3) their goals for work and/or further study in the metals and materials field; 4) their activities, jobs, and organizations both on and off campus; and 5) any other pertinent information. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program began in 1974. Information is also available from Robb Denkenberger, Ladish Company, Inc., P.O. Box 8902, Cudahy, WI 53110-8902, (414) 747-3384, Fax: (414) 747-3036, E-mail: rdendenberger@ladishco.com.

4800 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aist.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; Manufacturing; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 7 each year, including 3 Willy Korf Memorial Fund Scholarships, 2 Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship, and 2 Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarships. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students majoring in metallurgy, materials science, or engineering at accredited universities in North America. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in the iron and steel industry. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a resume with work experience and extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions; a current academic transcript; and a 2-page essay on their professional goals, explaining why they are interested in a career in the steel industry and how their skills could be applied to enhance the industry. 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).

4801 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/femet/femet_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance and work experience to college juniors working on a degree in metallurgy or materials sciences.
Title of Award: Ferrous Metallurgy Education Today (FeMET) Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 10 each year. Funds Available: The program provides a stipend of $5,000 for the junior year, a paid internship during the following summer, and a stipend of $5,000 for the senior year. Duration: 2 years.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students entering their junior year in a metallurgy or materials science program at a college or university in North America (Canada, Mexico, and the United States). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in the iron and steel industry. They must be available for employment at a steel company during the summer after their junior year; students unable to accept an internship will not be considered. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their professional goals, why they are interested in a career in the steel industry, and how their skills could be applied to enhance the industry. Selection is based on the essay; a resume with work experience and extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions; letters of recommendation; a current academic transcript; and a list of the source and amount of other grants and scholarships. 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). This program was established in 2005 by the AIST Foundation and the American Iron and Steel Institute, (202) 452-7143, E-mail: blakshmi@steel.org.

4802 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY

Attn: AIST Foundation
186 Thorn Hill Road
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Tel: (724)776-6040
Fax: (724)776-1880
E-mail: lwharrey@aist.org
Web Site: http://www.aist.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: William E. Schwabe Memorial Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering; Manufacturing; 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. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time students majoring in metallurgy, materials science, or engineering at accredited universities in North America. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in the iron and steel industry. Along with their application, they must submit 3 letters of recommendation; a resume with work experience and extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions; a current academic transcript; and a 2-page essay on their professional goals, explaining why they are interested in a career in the steel industry and how their skills could be applied to enhance the industry. 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). This scholarship was established in 2005 by the Steel Manufacturers Association.

4803 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-BALTIMORE CHAPTER

c/o Thomas J. Russo
Mittal Steel USA
5111 North Point Boulevard
Sparrows Point, MD 21219-1014
Tel: (410)388-6370
Fax: (410)388-3772
E-mail: tom.russo@mittalsteel.com
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/mc_baltimore_scholar.htm
To provide financial assistance to family of members of the Baltimore Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who are interested in studying engineering or metallurgy in college.
Title of Award: Baltimore Chapter AIST Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering; Manufacturing; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children, grandchildren, and spouses of chapter members who are high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be studying or planning to study engineering or metallurgy with a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Along with their application, they must submit 1) a 500-word essay on an accomplishment that they have achieved while they have been a student; 2) a 500-word essay on their interest and/or involvement in the iron and steel industry; 3) SAT/ACT scores; and 4) high school and/or college transcripts. Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and the essays; financial need is not considered. 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). The Baltimore Chapter covers the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia.

4804 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-DETROIT CHAPTER

c/o Judith A. Quinn, Secretary
14201 Robbe Road
Belleville, MI 48111
Tel: (313)319-2815
E-mail: judieqn@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/detroit_scholarship.htm
To provide financial assistance to family of members of the Detroit Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who are interested in studying engineering, materials science, or metallurgy in college.
Title of Award: Detroit Chapter AIST Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering; Manufacturing; Materials research/science; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children and grandchildren of chapter members who are high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited college or university. They must be studying or planning to study engineering, materials science, or metallurgy; if there are no applicants in those fields, the award may be given to a student majoring in another field relating to iron and steel production. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on their professional goals, why they are interested in a career in the steel industry, and how their skills could be applied to enhance the industry. 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). The Detroit Chapter serves Michigan and northwestern Ohio.

4805 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-NORTHWEST CHAPTER

c/o Gerardo L. Giraldo, Secretary-Treasurer
Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc.
Washington Steel Division
2424 S.W. Andover Street
Seattle, WA 98106-1100
Tel: (206)933-2245
Fax: (206)933-2207
E-mail: gerry.giraldo@nucor-seattle.com
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/mc_pittsburgh_scholar_guidelines.htm
To provide financial assistance to family of members of the Northwest Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who are interested in studying engineering in college.
Title of Award: Northwest Chapter AIST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Chemistry; Engineering; Manufacturing; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Metallurgy; Physics Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children, grandchildren, spouses, or nieces/nephews of chapter members who are high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must intend to study engineering; if there are no applicants in engineering, the award may be given to a student majoring in chemistry, mathematics, metallurgy, or physics, or to a student showing an interest in preparing for a career in the iron and steel industry. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on 1 of the following topics: 1) an accomplishment they have achieved while they have been a student, why they were successful, and how their success will influence their future plans as an engineer or an engineer in the steel industry; 2) their strengths and interests and how they will apply their skills to a career in the steel industry or as an engineer; or 3) the challenges that face the steel industry and the opportunities for graduates to improve the success of companies within the industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June 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). The Northwest Chapter serves Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

4806 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER

c/o Jeff McKain, Scholarship Chair
Xtek, Inc.
11451 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Tel: (513)733-7843; (999)332-XTEK
Fax: (513)733-7939
E-mail: jeff.mckain@xtek.com
Web Site: http://www.aist.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 AIST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Biological and clinical sciences; Chemistry; Computer and information sciences; Earth sciences; Engineering; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; 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 students who are either 1) children of Ohio Valley Chapter AIST members, or 2) student AIST members. Applicants must be accepted at, planning to attend, or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university with a major in biology, chemistry, computer programming, computer technology, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering technology, environmental engineering, environmental science, information systems technology, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, microbiology, physical science, physics, or other field approved by the scholarship committee. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on the reasons for their interests and reasons for working on a degree in their field of study, career goals and objectives, and extracurricular activities and their benefits. Selection is based on overall academic achievement (especially in mathematics and science), the essay, and extracurricular activities. Deadline for Receipt: February 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 southern Ohio.

4807 ■ ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY-PITTSBURGH CHAPTER

c/o Paul D. Conley
Allegheny Ludlum
100 River Road
Brackenridge, PA 15014-1597
Tel: (724)226-5000
Web Site: http://www.aist.org/chapters/mc_pittsburgh_scholar_guidelines.htm
To provide financial assistance to family of members of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) who are interested in studying engineering or metallurgy in college.
Title of Award: Pittsburgh Chapter AIST Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering; Manufacturing; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Up to 2 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $2,500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to children, grandchildren, or spouses of chapter members who are high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited college or university. Applicants must be studying or planning to study engineering or metallurgy; if there are no applicants in those fields, the award may be given to a student majoring in another field relating to iron and steel production. Along with their application, they must submit a 500-word essay on 1 of the following topics: 1) an accomplishment they have achieved while they have been a student, why they were successful, and how their success will influence their future plans as an engineer or an engineer in the steel industry; 2) their strengths and interests and how they will apply their skills to a career in the steel industry or as an engineer; or 3) they challenges that face the steel industry and the opportunities for graduates to improve the success of companies within the industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: June 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). The Pittsburgh Chapter serves western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and southeastern Ohio. This program includes the Lawrence G. Maloney Scholarship.

4808 ■ H.H. HARRIS FOUNDATION

Attn: Trustee
30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: (312)346-7900
Fax: (312)346-0904
E-mail: JohnHH@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.afsinc.org/Harris.htm
To provide financial assistance to students and professionals in the metallurgical and casting of metals field.
Title of Award: H.H. Harris Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Manufacturing; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Stipends are at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the metallurgical and casting of metals field. Preference is given to undergraduates. Along with their application, they must submit documentation of financial need and a statement of purpose that summarizes their career plans and goals with regard to the cast metal and/or metallurgical fields. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.

4809 ■ INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERS

Attn: SEE Education Foundation
30325 Bainbridge Road
Cleveland, OH 44139
Tel: (440)349-4400
Fax: (440)349-3788
Web Site: http://www.isee.org/education/SEEFoundation.htm
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate engineering students interested in preparing for a career involving the use of explosives.
Title of Award: SEE Education Foundation Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Engineering; Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical; Engineering, Automotive; Engineering, Industrial; Engineering, Mining and Mineral Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration: 1 year; may be renewed.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students working on their first associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited college or university. Applicants must show an interest in the use of explosives and intend to enter an explosives-related field, such as mining, construction, forestry, manufacturing, automotives, or aerospace. If they have already completed some college work, their GPA must be 2.9 or higher. Selection is based on career and personal ambition, academic potential, written communications, ability to overcome personal hardships and/or challenges, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4810 ■ MICHIGAN AGGREGATES ASSOCIATION

3474 Alaiedon Parkway, Suite 700
Okemos, MI 48864
Tel: (517)381-1732
Fax: (517)381-1796
E-mail: contactmaa@miagg.org
Web Site: http://www.miagg.org
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students affiliated with the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA).
Title of Award: Michigan Aggregates Association Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Mining Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate
Number Awarded: 1 or more each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students entering or attending an accredited institution of higher education who are immediate relatives of an MAA member or an MAA member employee or relative. Applicants must be working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to the extraction of mineral resources. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 250 words) on their interest in the aggregate/mineral extraction industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year.

4811 ■ ROCKY MOUNTAIN COAL MINING INSTITUTE

Attn: Executive Director
8057 South Yukon Way
Littleton, CO 80128-5510
Tel: (303)948-3300
Fax: (303)948-1132
E-mail: mail@rmcmi.org
Web Site: http://www.rmcmi.org
To provide financial assistance to college students from Rocky Mountain states who are preparing for a career in the mining industry.
Title of Award: Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Geological; Engineering, Mechanical; Engineering, Metallurgical; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Environmental science; Geology; Metallurgy; Mining Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 8 each year (1 from each of the participating states). Funds Available: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are disbursed to the recipient's institution to be used as a tuition credit. during the junior, senior, and/or fifth year of undergraduate study. Duration: 2 years; renewable, if the recipient continues in school as a full-time student in good academic standing.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to full-time sophomores or juniors in college who are U.S. citizens and residents of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming. Applicants must be working on a degree in engineering (e.g., electrical, environmental, geological, mechanical, metallurgical, mining) or in a mining-related field (e.g., geology, mineral processing, metallurgy). They may be attending school in 1 of those states or another school approved by the sponsor (e.g., University of Missouri at Rolla, South Dakota School of Mines). Preference is given to students who are particularly interested in western coal as a career. Interviews are required. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4812 ■ SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS

Attn: SEG Foundation
8801 South Yale, Suite 500
P.O. Box 702740
Tulsa, OK 74170-2740
Tel: (918)497-5513
Fax: (918)497-5557
E-mail: scholarships@seg.org
Web Site: http://seg.org/business/foundation/scholarships/index.shtml
To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in the field of applied geophysics related to mining or electrical methods.
Title of Award: G.W. Hohmann Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Business; Geophysics; Mining Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 for an undergraduate and 1 for a graduate student. Funds Available: The stipend is $3,000 per year for graduate students or $1,000 per year for undergraduates. Duration: 1 academic year; may be renewable, based on scholastic standing, availability of funds, and continuance of a course of study leading to a career in applied geophysics.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to 1) high school students planning to enter college in the fall, and 2) undergraduate or graduate students whose grades are above average. Applicants must intend to work on a degree directed toward a career in applied geophysics with an emphasis on mining or electrical methods. Along with their application, they must submit a 150-word essay on how they plan to use geophysics in their future. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: January of each year.

4813 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
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.

4814 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
To provide financial assistance to upper-division student members of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) who are majoring in fields that will develop their skills related to mining and the environment.
Title of Award: Environmental Division Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Economics; Engineering, Mining and Mineral; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Geology; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College 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 a field related to the minerals industry (e.g., 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 must be working on an undergraduate degree related to mining and the environment with a faculty advisor who has special interests in an environmentally-oriented program. Deadline for Receipt: October of each year.

4815 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
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 a field related to the minerals industry (e.g., 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.

4816 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
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.

4817 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
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.

4818 ■ SOCIETY FOR MINING, METALLURGY, AND EXPLORATION, INC.

Attn: Student Center
8307 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127-4102
Tel: (303)973-9550
Free: 800-763-3132
Fax: (303)973-3845
E-mail: sme@smenet.org
Web Site: http://www.smenet.org/education/students/sme_scholarships.cfm
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.

4819 ■ WOMEN'S JEWELRY ASSOCIATION

Attn: Scholarship Committee
373 B Route 46 West, Building E, Suite 215
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Tel: (973)575-7190
Fax: (973)575-1445
E-mail: info@womensjewelry.org
Web Site: http://www.womensjewelry.org/scholarships.html
To provide financial assistance for college to women who are interested in careers in jewelry.
Title of Award: Women's Jewelry Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Business administration; Crafts; Finance; Marketing and distribution; Metallurgy Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 12 of these scholarships were awarded: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $3,000, 1 at $2,500, 1 at $1,500 and 7 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 per year. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: Women who are enrolled in a jewelry-related curriculum at an institution of higher learning located anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply. Eligible fields of study range from design to gemological analysis and include metalsmithing, finance, business, and marketing. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a short essay explaining why they wish to prepare for a career in jewelry/toolmaking and their aspirations for the future, 3 slides showing examples of their work, and a list of 3 courses related to jewelry that have been most important to them. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: This program includes the June Herman Scholarship of $5,000, awarded for the first time in 2001.