ASM Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Feb 28, 2025

The Undergraduate Scholarship Program is administered by the ASM Action in Education Committee. The following rules govern application for and granting of all scholarships.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

To be eligible for all awards you must meet ALL of the following general eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a member of ASM International or Material Advantage student member.
  • Must have an intended or declared major in metallurgy or materials science engineering. Applicants majoring in related science or engineering disciplines will be considered if they demonstrate a strong academic emphasis and interest in materials science.
  • Must have completed at least 1 year of college.
  • University must have an accredited science and engineering program leading to a bachelor’s degree.

HOW DO I APPLY?

In order to be considered, you must complete the online application and send all supporting papers by 28 February:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Submit / email supporting papers to: ScholarshipsUG@asminternational.org.
    • Transcript
    • Resume
    • Photograph
    • Two letters of recommendation – at least one from a professor or employer in the field

HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE?

ASM Undergraduate scholarships are intended to encourage and support capable students with interest and potential in the field of metallurgy/materials engineering and related careers. Information is drawn from your application, transcript, personal statement and recommendations. The Selection Committee considers a variety of factors including:

Academic Achievement : Grades, Courses selected, Interdisciplinary skills / interests

Interest in the Field: Knowledge of metallurgy/materials engineering field, Demonstrated interest through activities/jobs, Potential for related career

Personal Qualities: Motivation, Social Values, Maturity, Goals

  • ALL scholarships, except the ASM Outstanding Scholar Awards are only awarded to students studying in North America who demonstrate financial need in addition to academic merit.
  • ASM Outstanding Scholar awards are open to international students. These are merit awards and financial need is not considered.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?

  1. Each award is for one year; students must re-apply for consideration the following year. No applicant may receive more than two consecutive scholarship awards.
  2. Any number of students from an institution may apply.
  3. Colleges and universities are urged not to reduce other support to students who receive ASM Scholarships.
  4. Applicants will be considered for all awards for which they qualify.
  5. All application materials should be submitted together by the applicant.
  6. The application and materials must be received by 28 February.
  7. All applicants will be contacted following the committee review. Award winners will be notified by email 31 May.
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