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AIST Foundation Scholarships

The AIST Foundation will be awarding 11 Foundation Scholarships, up to 10 FeMET Scholarships,
up to 10 StEEL Scholarships, and member chapter scholarships for the 2013–2014 school year.

Applications for 2013-2014 will be accepted 3 Dec 2012 through 8 Mar 2013

Complete one application to be considered for all the scholarships listed below.

2013–2014 Guidelines | Past Scholarship Recipients

2013 Application


AIST Foundation Scholarships

AIST Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- two (2) US$3,000 one-year scholarships will be awarded for the 2013—2014 school year.
Administered by the AIST Foundation, this scholarship was established by Chaparral Steel as a tribute to Ronald Lincoln and is awarded to individuals who best exemplify the qualities of leadership and innovation for which Mr. Lincoln was so well known throughout his career. Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited North American college or university,  with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. University students in their freshman, sophomore and junior years may apply.

AIST Willy Korf Memorial Fund - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- three (3) US$3,000 one-year scholarships will be awarded for the 2013—2014 school year.
Administered by the AIST Foundation, this scholarship was established by Korf Lurgi Steeltec, Inc. to honor the late Willy Korf, Founder of the Korf Group and a well-known promoter/developer of innovative technology. Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited North American college or university,  with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. University students in their freshman, sophomore and junior years may apply.

AIST Benjamin F. Fairless Scholarship (AIME) - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- Up to US$6,000 distributed in one-year scholarships to the selected applicant(s) will be awarded for the 2013—2014 school year.
This scholarship is administered by the AIST Foundation on behalf of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME). The Fairless Award was established in 1954 by a grant from U.S. Steel Corp. in memory of its longtime Chairman of the Board. Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university,  with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, and computer engineering. University freshman, sophomores and juniors may apply.

AIST William E. Schwabe Memorial Scholarship - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- one (1) US$3,000 one-year scholarship will be awarded for the 2013—2014 school year.
Administered by the AIST Foundation, this scholarship was established in 2005 by the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) to commemorate the life and industry service of Mr. Schwabe, a pioneer in the application of electrical engineering technology to the advancement and refinement of electric arc furnace steelmaking. Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university,  with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. University students in their freshman, sophomore and junior years may apply.

AIST Smith Graduate Scholarship (AIME) - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- Up to US$6,000 one-year scholarship will be awarded for the 2013—2014 school year
Administered by the AIST Foundation, this scholarship was established by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) in 1967 to honor Henry DeWitt Smith’s contributions to the mining industry.  This scholarship assists worthy students in the pursuit of their graduate education in engineering in the United States or Canada.  Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. University students in their senior years may apply.

AIST David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship - (Application deadline is 8 Mar) - Back to top
- one (1) US$3,000 one-year fixed scholarship will be awarded for 2013—2014 school year
Administered by the AIST Foundation and selected by the AIST Northern Member Chapter, this scholarship was established to honor David H. Samson, past Vice President Engineering at Dofasco and past President of the AISE .  Scholarships will be granted to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university in Canada, with a genuine demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. Qualifying majors are, metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. University students in their freshmen, sophomore, and junior years may apply.

Recipients of the above AIST Foundation Scholarship will receive a complimentary student membership to the Material Advantage Student program, for each year they receive a scholarship.

Questions about the scholarships and/or application process should be directed to Lori Wharrey at +1.724.814.3044.


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