AIST Foundation Engineering Scholarship

Organization
Association for Iron and Steel Technology
186 Thorn Hill Rd.
Warrendale, PA 15086-7528
Phone Number
(724)814-3000
Emails
memberservices@aist.org

Level of Study -
Bachelor's Degree

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To support talented and dedicated students to encourage them to pursue careers within iron-and steel-related industries.
Focus -
Metallurgy; Mining.
Qualifications -
Applicant must be student in the following engineering/engineering technology majors may apply: metallurgy, materials science, electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, environmental, computer science and safety; will be accepted from university freshmen, sophomore and junior applicants and for seniors planning to attend graduate school; must be enrolled full-time in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited North American university; should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; must be a citizen of a NAFTA country (USA, Canada, Mexico).
Criteria
Recipients are selected based on the application materials submitted.
Amount -
$3,000
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
Up to 3.
To Apply
Applicants must submit following documents along with application form: a resume; three letters of recommendation which address the applicant's character, academic status, leadership potential and career commitment from a college academic advisor, professor and previous employer; transcripts; and an essay (maximum of 2 pages) about the applicant's professional goals, interest in a career in the iron and steel industry, and how the applicant's skills could be applied to enhance the industry.
Deadline -
October 30.
For more information
http://www.aist.org