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!

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

For more information and to find the applications click the button below!

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

For more information and to find the application click the button below!

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

For more information and to find the application click the button below!

For more information and to find the application click the button below!




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

For more information on these scholarships and to find the application click the button bellow!

Engineers Canada

$4,000

Due: March 6th, 2023

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, 2023

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

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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

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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.