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AIST Member Chapter Scholarships


In total, there are 22 AIST Member Chapters, all of which strive to issue annual scholarships to qualified individuals within their local region.

Scholarship Recipients


AIST Baltimore Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)
One (1) $1,500 one-year scholarship
Administered by the AIST Baltimore Member Chapter, this scholarship was established for children or grandchildren of a member in good standing, studying engineering or metallurgy at an accredited college or university for a career in the iron and steel industry.

AIST Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)
One (1) $2,000 one-year scholarship
Administered by the AIST Birmingham Member Chapter, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a member, child or spouse of an AIST Birmingham Chapter member in good standing. The applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and majoring in the field of engineering an accredited North American university and have a demonstrated interest in a career, or plans to pursue a career, in the iron and steel industry.

AIST Judith A. Quinn Detroit Member Chapter Scholarships - (Application deadline is 30 April)
One (1) $5,000 and One (1) $2,500 one-year scholarship
Administered by the AIST Detroit Member Chapter, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a child or grandchild of an AIST Detroit Chapter member in good standing for two or more consecutive years. The applicant must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and majoring in the field of engineering, metallurgy or materials science at an accredited North American university and have a demonstrated interest in a career, or plans to pursue a career, in the iron and steel industry.

AIST Globe-Trotters Member Chapter Scholarships - (Application deadline is 30 April)
Four (4) $2,500 one-year scholarships
Administered by the Globe-Trotters Member Chapter, these scholarships were established for children or grandchildren of members. To be eligible, the Globe-Trotters member must also be a current member of AIST. The candidate for the scholarship must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Students enrolled in postgraduate schools will also be considered. The candidate will be selected by the Globe-Trotters Scholarship Committee.

AIST Mexico Member Chapter Scholarships

Administered by the AIST Mexico Member Chapter and jointly funded by the chapter and several Mexican steel companies, AIST-INDUSTRIA scholarships are available to undergraduate students registered in any of the last three semesters of academic programs at Mexican universities or colleges. More Information

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships - (Application deadline is 15 March)

  • Betty McKern Scholarship
    One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship
  • Mel Nickel Scholarship
    One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship
  • Jack Gill Scholarship
    One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship
  • Western States Award
    One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship
  • Non Engineering Scholarships
    Two (2) $1,500 one-year scholarship
  • Tom Cipich Non Engineering Scholarship
    One (1) $1,500 one-year scholarship
  • Engineering Scholarships
    Two (2) $1,500 four-year scholarship
  • Don Nelson Midwest Chapter Scholarship
    One (1) $3,000 one-year scholarship
  • Material Advantage Scholarship
    One (1) $1,000 one-year scholarship
  • Member Chapter Technology Scholarship
    One (1) $1,500 one-year scholarship

Administered by the AIST Midwest Member Chapter, these scholarships were established for area students to encourage them to prepare for a career in engineering, metallurgy or the physical sciences. Material Advantage members are encouraged to apply.

AIST Northern Member Chapter Scholarships

  • Northern Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 June)
    One (1) $1,000 one-year Scholarship

  • College Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 November)
    One (1) $1,000 one-year Scholarship
    Administered by the AIST Northern Member Chapter, this scholarship was established in 2011. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant currently enrolled, in year two or three, in full-time technical curriculum at Mohawk College, Conestoga College or Fanshawe College.

AIST Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter - (Application deadline is 30 April)

  • Alfred B. Glossbrenner Scholarship
    Up to Two (2) $2,000 four-year scholarships
  • John Klusch Scholarships
    Up to Two (2) $2,000 four-year scholarships

Administered by the AIST Canton Section, the Alfred B. Glossbrenner Scholarship was established in 1988 in honor of the founding chairman of the AISE Canton District Section for sons and daughters of members. In 1996, a second scholarship was established in honor of John Klusch, who served for more than 35 years as Canton Section Secretary. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievements in science to students who plan to study engineering or metallurgy.

AIST Northwest Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)
Up to Two (2) $2,000 one-year scholarships
The objectives of the AIST Northwest Member Chapter Scholarship are to reward and encourage a Pacific Northwest area student for their achievements and encourage them to consider the steel industry when selecting a career path.

AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 31 March)
Two (2) $1,000 one-year scholarships
Administered by the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter, this scholarship is available to students who are dependents of Ohio Valley Member Chapter members or members of Material Advantage pursuing an education in engineering, metallurgy, physical science, computer technology or an engineering technology field.

AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)

  • Lawrence G. Maloney Scholarship
    One (1) $2,500 one-year scholarship
  • Pittsburgh Chapter Scholarship
    Up to two (2) $2,500 one-year scholarship

Administered by the AIST Pittsburgh Member Chapter, these scholarships are available to the children, grandchildren or spouse of a member of the Pittsburgh Member Chapter who is in good standing. The applicant must be preparing for a career in engineering or metallurgy.

AIST San Francisco Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)
Two (2) $1,500 one-year scholarship
Administered by the AIST San Francisco Member Chapter, this scholarship was established for children (including step-children, adopted children or wards), grandchildren, nieces, nephews or the spouses of an active AIST San Francisco Chapter member. The student must be accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible, full-time curriculum at an accredited university or college.

AIST Southern California Member Chapter Scholarships - (Application deadline is 30 April)

  • Southern California Chapter Engineering Scholarship
    One (1) $1,500 one-year scholarship
  • Southern California Chapter Member Scholarship
    One (1) $1,500 one-year scholarship

Administered by the AIST Southern California Member Chapter, these scholarships were established in 2011 for children (including step-children, adopted children or wards), grandchildren, nieces, nephews or the spouses of an active AIST Southern California Chapter member.  Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible, full-time curriculum at an accredited university or college.

AIST Southeast Member Chapter Scholarship - (Application deadline is 30 April)

  • Gene Suave Scholarship
    One (1) $3,500 one-year scholarship

Administered by the AIST Southeast Member Chapter, this scholarship rewards and encourages an AIST Southeast Chapter high school senior or college undergraduate student, prepare for a career in engineering or the sciences, by providing a grant of financial support during attendance, full or part time, at any accredited university or college.


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