Scholarships
Please note that you will need to be a member of Material Advantage to apply for some of these scholarships.
Ernie Gunther Memorial Scholarship
Application Form & More Information
Due: April 10th, 2009
Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter Of The American Foundry Society Scholarship
The Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter of AFS is again pleased to announce our scholarship program for the 2008-2009 academic year. In appreciation of your on-going efforts to educate our employees of the future, we are inviting you to select one student of your choice to receive a scholarship. Please have that student fill out the attached scholarship application along with your recommendation and submit it to me no later than December 31, 2008. We would also appreciate it if you would distribute the scholarship application to other students at Wisconsin – Madison University and invite them to apply as well.Over the last 10 years, our chapter has awarded more than $139,000 in scholarship funds. Scholarship recipients and award amounts are determined by deliberation of our scholarship committee. Strong emphasis is placed on the essay portion of the application. Numerous other factors are considered. Preference is given to students who:
- are enrolled in metallurgy, material sciences, or other metals programs
- are enrolled in local universities or technical schools
- intend to work in the foundry industry
- have relatives who work in the foundry industry
- are residents of our AFS chapter area or of Wisconsin and surrounding states
Scholarship winners will be notified by January 30, 2009. Please note that all students receiving an award need to register with The Foundry Educational Foundation as soon as possible. We recommend that they register now on line at fefoffice.org. The awards will be presented at our March 2, 2009 Scholarship Night in Menasha, WI. We hope you will join us as we present awards to your students.Sincerely;
Pete Gravunder
Chairman – Education Committee
NE Wisconsin Chapter - AFS
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Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Due: Early February
Wisconsin/Hilldale Undergraduate Scholarship
The Hilldale Undergraduate Scholarships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff. Applicants must have at least junior standing at the time of application.
Due: February
AIST Scholarship
Administered by The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation), these scholarships were established in 2006 as part of the STEEL Engineering Education Link Initiative. Each recipient will be awarded $5,000 their junior year, a paid summer internship with a North American steel company between their junior and senior year, and $5,000 toward their senior year tuition. It is the program’s goal that this scholarship and summer internship provides incentive for students to become involved in the steel industry. As a result, students entering the program are ensured a two-year commitment by the program, provided a satisfactory performance by the student both academically and in their internship.
Due: Early March
ISS Foundation Scholarship
Two-$2,000 cash award scholarships with up to $500 in travel reimbursements are available to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in metallurgical and/or materials science and engineering with an emphasis on all aspects of the high-temperature, high-performance materials used in the gas turbine industry and all other applications. Awards are presented in conjunction with theMaterials Science and Technology Conference .
Due: March
MS&E Department Scholarship
Due: May
ASM Foundation Undergrad Scholarship
Since 1953, the ASM Materials Education Foundation and leading ASM Chapters nationwide have awarded scholarships totaling over $1 million. Currently 37 scholarships are awarded annually through the ASM International Foundation, which is supported by member contributions and other gifts. Most of these awards include a certificate of recognition, travel and housing allowances for attendance at the awards ceremony during the Society’s annual Awards Dinner. The ASM Foundation Scholarship Awards and the ASM Foundation Technical & Community College Scholarship Awards are presented through local ASM chapters.
Due: Early May
H.H. Harris Foundation
The H. H. Harris Foundation was created for the purpose of providing scholarships and other forms of eductional aid to students and professionals in the metallurgical and casting of metals field who are U.S. Citizens.
Due: June