Globe-Trotters Member Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)

Introduction
The AIST Globe-Trotters Member Chapter Scholarship is designed to recognize and support motivated students and encourage careers in the iron and steel sector. The Globe-Trotters Member Chapter administers this scholarship program.

Awards
- Globe-Trotters Member Chapter Systems Group Scholarship: one (1) award of US$5,000 for one year.
- In addition to the above single scholarship, the Globe-Trotters Member Chapter allocates up to US$25,000 in scholarship funding annually.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Be the child or grandchild of an active Globe-Trotters chapter member in good standing, or
- Be a current student member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program.
Applicants must also be enrolled (or planning to enroll) at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Postgraduate students are eligible for consideration. Awards are made without regard to financial need.

Selection Process
A Globe-Trotters Scholarship Committee will select recipients. The committee will consist of between three and five members, nominated by the Globe-Trotters Scholarship Chair and approved by the Globe-Trotters Executive Committee. The Globe-Trotters Executive Committee determines scholarship award amounts. Decisions will be based on the submitted essay and the applicant’s academic record and extracurricular involvement.

Conditions and Requirements
1. Scholarship funds must be applied toward studies at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
2. The recipient must be beginning or continuing their course of study in the fall term of the same year the scholarship is awarded.
3. The AIST Foundation will send the scholarship payment as a single lump sum to the recipient’s school for deposit into the student’s account.
4. If a recipient’s enrollment or admission is delayed or interrupted for any reason, the Secretary must be notified immediately; such circumstances may lead to forfeiture of the award.
5. Students may reapply for the scholarship each year during their period of collegiate study.

Application Materials (all files must be submitted as unprotected PDF)
- Current resume listing work experience and extracurricular activities, including any leadership roles.
- Essay (300 words or fewer) describing why the applicant selected their field of study.
- Copy of current transcripts (high school, college, or trade school, as applicable).

Questions
Direct inquiries about the scholarship or the application process to Conrad Fisher at +1.260.868.8203.