Materials Science Scholarships

Work with Ceramics, Nano-Materials and Traditional Metals

You know that there are all sorts of materials that make up everything. But, do you know which materials go into which products? Well those studying materials science do! Materials range from ceramics and glass, to your traditional metals, all the way to electronic and nano-materials.

Material Scientists study the different properties of these materials as well as how to enhance their use in everyday life. They also look to find ways to use these products in ways not yet imagined. This segment is constantly growing and always needs intelligent students to further the profession.

Professional Scholarships

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) is a professional organization focused solely on materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. They are dedicated to promoting this technology and the education and development of current and future professionals in this field. They offer an array of scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of materials and engineering.

• J. Keith Brimacombe Presidential Scholarship- this award is given to a bright student majoring in metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or minerals processing/extraction programs. This scholarship awards a $5,000 cash prize plus a $1,000 travel stipend to attend the TMS Annual Meeting to formally receive their scholarship.
• Light Metals Division Scholarship- students in their sophomore or junior year of study and are majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on both traditional and emerging light metals are eligible for this prize. Three of these awards are presented annually for $4,000 apiece. Also, up to $600 is awarded for travel expense for each recipient.
• Materials Processing and Manufacturing Scholarships- two of these $2,500 scholarships are awarded each year. Undergraduate students in their sophomore or junior years, who are majoring in metallurgical or materials science and engineering are eligible for this award. Special consideration is given to students who have a focus on manufacturing from product design to production, integrating process control technology into manufacturing, and basic and applied research into key materials technologies that impact manufacturing processes. Again, each scholarship recipient will attain an
  additional $500 to be used for travel expenses to attend the meeting where they will formally accept the award.
• Structural Materials Division Scholarship- undergraduate students majoring in metallurgical or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on the science and engineering of load-bearing materials, including studies into the
  nature of a material’s physical properties based upon its microstructure and operating environment are qualified for this scholarship. Two $2,500 awards with an additional $500 for travel expenses are presented.

American Society for Metals International is an engineering and scientific society dedicated to serving the materials science and engineering profession. They strive to make the products available today better and more profitable, while simultaneously creating new and innovative products for the future. They aggressively try to recruit the best students in the metals and materials
science related fields. Here are just a few scholarships they offer:

• George A. Roberts Scholarships- there are seven of these $6,000 scholarships available annually.
• Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship- this is a full tuition scholarship of up to $10,000 for one year.
• ASM Outstanding Scholars Awards- three of these awards are presented each year to scholars who have shown dedication to the materials science and engineering field.

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology is a non-profit group committed to the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. They are the global leader in networking, education and sustainability programs
for advancing iron and steel technology. They administer a variety of scholarships.

• AIST Ronald E. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship- this scholarship is awarded to undergraduates that best show leadership and innovation in the fields of metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, and computer engineering. Two of these awards are given a year for $3,000 each.
• AIST Willy Korf Memorial Fund- students majoring in metallurgy, materials science, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, or computer engineering are qualified for this scholarship. Students must be attending an
  accredited North American college or university to be eligible. There are three of these $3,000 awarded yearly.

College Scholarships

The Metals Science & Engineering department at Michigan State University offers many scholarships to students. Some are based upon merit, while others focus on students with financial needs. For a complete list of the scholarships they offer, check out their scholarship page.

Missouri University of Science and Technology has one of the nation’s best Materials Science & Engineering departments. They offer many departmental scholarships which range from $500 to $3,000 per year. The amount awarded depends on academic performance and leadership in the college. They also offer special scholarship which range from $1,000 to $7,000 for the best and brightest students.