ASM International Foundation
Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Who makes the decisions? | Am I Eligible? | How do I Apply? | How are decisions made?
General Information | Where can I get an Application? |

Who makes the decisions?

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

Am I eligibile?

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

• Must be a student member of ASM International.
• 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 to apply for all awards.
• Must have junior or senior standing in the fall at a North American University to be eligible for the G.A. Roberts, N.J. Grant and W.P. Woodside Scholarships need-based awards. University must have an accredited science and engineering program leading to a bachelor degree.

NOTE: International students are eligible to apply for all awards, except for the need-based scholarships, namely: G.A. Roberts, N.J. Grant, and W.P. Woodside.

How do I Apply?

In order to be considered, you must follow these five steps and submit an application package by 1 May:

1. Complete and sign Part 1 of the Application Form
2. Write a personal statement (maximum two pages.) A résumé may be included.
3. Submit current transcript through the fall term. An official student copy is acceptable. Attach a listing of complete and current course titles.
4. Attach no more than two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or employers.
5. Include a photograph for publication (not to be sent to selection committee).

If you are attending a North American University and wish to be considered for GA Roberts, NJ Grant & WP Woodside need-based Scholarships you must also

6. Complete Part 2 of the Application Form, including a personal statement and a financial aid officer contact.

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. Information is drawn from your application, transcript, personal statement and recommendations. The Selection Subcommittee considers and balances 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
• The GA Roberts, NJ Grant & WP Woodside scholarships are only awarded to students studying in North America who demonstrate financial need.
• ASM Foundation Scholar and ASM Outstanding Scholar awards are merit awards and financial need is not considered.

  What else should I know?

  1. ASM Scholarship winners may re-apply for a second year. Scholarships are limited to two years for any individual.
  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 any awards for which they qualify.
  5. All application materials should be submitted together by the applicant.
  6. The application and materials must be sent by 1 May.
  7. All applicants will be contacted following the committee review. Award winners will be notified by mail by 15 July.

Where can I get an Application?

Official application forms are available in the offices of the university departments of metallurgy/materials, from faculty advisors of ASM student chapters and local ASM chapters. You can also obtain a copy of the actual application form right online! Our application form for is now available as an Adobe Acrobat portable document format (.pdf) file. To view and print this document, you'll need a copy of the Acrobat reader, a freely available plug-in application, available from the Adobe website.

ASM Scholarship application

Print off the application form, complete it and attach the appropriate materials, and return your application by 1 May to:

ASM International Foundation
Scholarship Program
9639 Kinsman Rd.
Materials Park, OH 44073-0002

Good Luck !