Materials Science & Engineering Scholarships
The MSE Society has compiled a list of scholarships hosted by materials specific technical societies. Click the button below to see the spreadsheet of all scholarships, or scroll down to see our top picks!
Awardspring has all the McMaster scholarships for students during their studies. Make sure to fill out the general application each year to determine your eligibility for each scholarship. The materials department also offers in-course awards for certain courses given to the student with the highest grade achieved in the course.
Quick Note: Materials Advantage Program
Many scholarships for MSE students require a membership to the respective organization. the Materials Advantage program is an annual subscription which heavily subsidizes and gives a general membership to some of the major organizations, therefore giving access to over $800,000 in scholarships.
NOTE, you may receive a complimentary Materials Advantage membership by applying to the AIST Internship Scholarship. You will receive the complimentary membership regardless of if you receive the AIST Internship Scholarship.
Scholarships
TMS
ACTA Materialia Undergraduate Scholarship
$5,000
Application Due Date: March 15th
Requirements:
Application form
A statement describing unique educational experiences, career plans, leadership experience, etc.
CV, transcript, 3 TMS scholarship forms
Undergraduate in a metallurgical/materials science program
Submitted coursework must be relevant to the scholarship to which the student is applying
FDM Gilbert Chin Scholarship
$2,500
Two Scholarships provided by the peer-reviewed scientific journal ACTA Materialia Inc.
One Scholarship provided in the memory of Gilbert Chin for an undergraduate sophomore or junior materials engineering student .
EDP Scholarship
$2,500
Up to three scholarships presented to junior or sophomore materials engineering students specializing in extraction, materials characterization, energy, recycling and sustainability, or process modeling.
Kaufman CALPHAD Scholarship
$2,500
One scholarship awarded in honor of Dr. Larry Kaufman for metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or minerals processing/extraction students
MetSoc
Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Due Date: February 8th
This Scholarship is intended to encourage students of high academic achievement to reach their educational goals
$2,000
Requirements:
Intended for students in their final year of full-time undergraduate study
Selection is based on
Research excellence/ potential
Academic excellence
Demonstration of impact and initiative
community service and extra-curricular activities
Sustainability Scholarship
$5,000
Application Due Date: February 8th
This Scholarship is to encourage graduate study in the technical and environmental areas of the metallurgy and materials industries
Requirements:
Must be registered in a Master’s or Ph.D. program during the 2022/2023 academic year
Selection is based on
Impact of research on sustainability on the metallurgical and materials industry
Superior academic ability
Creative thinking
Involvment in school/industry activities
Pyrometallurgy Student Award
$3,000
Application Due Date: February 8th
Requirements:
The presentation of this award is determined through a nomination procedure
Should be registered in a Master’s or a Ph.D. program in the field of metallurgy during the 2021/2022 academic year
Criteria for selection includes:
academic excellence
research potential
leadership
community service and extra curriculars
ASM Materials Education Foundation
Undergraduate Scholarships
Application Due: February 28th
The ASM foundation strives to excite future generations about materials and empower the growth of scientific advancements. They provide multiple scholarships to help students in their material science learning!
George A. Roberts Scholarships: Seven Scholarships of $6,000 each
Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship: A full year of tuition of up to $10,000
William Park Woodside Founder’s Scholarship: One full year of tuition up to $10,000
Acta Materialia Scholarships: Two Scholarships of $5,000 each
ASM Outstanding Scholars Awards: Three Scholarships of $2,500 each (Merit Based)
David J. Chellman Scholarship: One award of $2,500
Edward J. Dulis Scholarship: One award of $1,500
Engineers Canada
$4,000
Due: March 6th
The Engineers Canada Leadership Scholarship
Description: Eight scholarships of $4,000 (each) annually. These scholarships are available to undergraduate engineering students who demonstrate potential to be leaders in the field
Requirements:
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
Enrolled full-time and in good standing with CEAB-accredited undergraduate engineering program at the scholarship deadline
Completed one year of studies at an CEAB-accredited program (as of August 31, 2024)
Be registered for at least two full-time semesters for the 2023-2024 academic year at a CEAB-accredited engineering program
Has not received the scholarship previously
Canadian Nuclear Society
Description: Given by the Canadian Nuclear Society to encourage students to do research in the nuclear field in the summer months. The selection will be made on the basis of academic standing
$2,000
Due: February 6th
Requirements:
Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at a Canadian University for at least two years
Be a member of the CNS (membership is free for students)
The scholarship is matched by at least $4,300 grant from the supervisor
Undergraduate Student Research Scholarship
ACerS
Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship
$2,000 USD
Due June 15th
Description: The Electronics Division invites applications for the Lewis C. Hoffman Scholarship. The purpose of the $2000 tuition award is to encourage academic interest and excellence among undergraduate students in the area of ceramics/materials science and engineering.
Requirements
Junior/Senior student acquired total of at least 80 semester credits or equivalent at time of application
Essay on “AI and Data Mining in Electroceramics”
Recommendation letter from faculty member in department
AIST
Internship Scholarship
$6,000 USD and a Paid Summer Internship
Due October 31st
Description: The AIST Foundation offers up to thirty (30) Steel Intern Scholarships valued at US$6,000 per year each, including the Premier Intern Scholarship valued at US$12,000 per year. These scholarships require a commitment to a paid summer internship at a North American steel producing company or steel-related company during the Summer of 2022. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.
Requirements:
Student in metallurgy, materials science, electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, environmental, computer science, data science, and safety
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Citizen of NAFTA country (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Enrolled in full-time 4 year undergraduate program
ASTM International
Norton Memorial Scholarship Award for Women
$1,000 USD
Due December 15th
Description: ASTM Technical Committee E04 sponsors the Mary R. Norton Memorial Scholarship to encourage women undergraduate seniors or first-year graduate students to pursue the study of Physical Metlalurgy or Materials Science with emphasis on the relationship of microstructure to material properties. For more information, contact ASTM Staff Manager, Travis Murdock (tmurdock@astm.org)
Requirements
Full-time student, either undergraduate senior or first-year graduate student
Selection based on students interest/potential interest in physical metallurgy or materials science - evident by application statements and faculty recommendation
AIST McMaster University Virtual Visit
AIST representatives hosted a virtual event at McMaster featuring the scholarships and various offerings of their organization to undergraduate materials science & engineering students. Past recipients of the AIST Internship Scholarship speak during the event about their internship experience.