AIST David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship, Northern Chapter Scholarship, and Northern Chapter College Scholarship
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Objectives –The objectives of the AIST David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship and Northern Chapter Scholarship are to reward and encourage Canadian students with scientific abilities to prepare for a career in engineering by providing financial support during attendance at a Canadian institution of higher education. The David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship is administered by the AIST Northern Member Chapter on behalf of the AIST Foundation.

Awards – The AIST David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship is valued at $2000 per year for a maximum of four consecutive years, or until graduation.   The Northern Chapter Scholarship is valued at $1000 for one year.

Eligibility – Students eligible to compete for the Scholarship must, at the time of application, be the children (natural, adopted or ward) of a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant who is a member, in good standing, of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology. The student must also be accepted in an eligible full-time course at an accredited Canadian university or college studying engineering. If there is no engineering applicant, the award will be made to an eligible student studying chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics. Consideration will be given to extracurricular activities. The Scholarship may be awarded to a student entering a community college if there is no eligible student entering an accredited university.

Selection – The Scholarship winner is selected by the Scholarship Award Committee, which consists of the Northern Chapter Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, a representative of a Canadian University,  and a AIST staff member. The decision of the committee is final.

Rules:

1. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university.
2. The student must start the course of study at the university or college in the fall of the same year that the Scholarship is awarded.
   The student must achieve the standard required by the college or university for continuation as a degree candidate. It is the responsibility of the student to send an official transcript of grades for the entire academic year to the Northern Member Chapter Secretary as soon as the current term is completed, prior to 1 July, for subsequent review by the Scholarship Award Committee.
3. The AIST Foundation will forward the scholarship stipend, as a lump sum, to the AIST Northern Chapter.  The Northern Chapter will forward the award to each recipient.
4. In cases where the student’s studies or admission are delayed or interrupted for any reason, the Secretary must be advised immediately, and may result in forfeiture.
5. The student is expected to complete the course of study or graduate in the major subject indicated on the Scholarship application form at one university or college. However, the student may transfer to another comparable eligible course of study and/or transfer to another university or college, subject to the approval of the Scholarship Award Committee and provided that the Northern Member Chapter Secretary is notified in writing, with a copy of the new offer of admission, prior to 1 July of the year of transfer.

Required Documents:

1. A current resume with work experience and any extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions.
2. A brief essay (1 to 2 pages) on one of the following topics: purpose in continuing his/her education, beneficial experience during the last two summers, most significant experiences and effect on future plans, accomplishments providing the greatest satisfaction, reason that he/she should be chosen as the recipient of this award.
3. Copy of current high school or college transcripts

Deadline for Applications – David H. Samson and AIST Northern Chapter Scholarship are due by 30 July.

Robert Kneale
AIST Northern Member Chapter
David H. Samson Canadian Scholarship
P.O. Box 1734
Cambridge, ON NIR7G8
CANADA

Northern Chapter College Scholarship

Objectives – Administered by the AIST Northern Chapter, this scholarship was established in 2011 to award funding to a student within the Northern Chapter attending at Mohawk College, Conestoga College or Fanshawe College.

Awards
One Scholarship, valued at CAD$1000 for one year.
Scholarship recipient also receives Material Advantage student membership for 1 year and will be invited to attend and bring a guest to two AIST Northern Chapter dinner meetings.

Eligibility  – The applicant must be a currently enrolled, in year two or three, in full-time technical curriculum at Mohawk College, Conestoga College or Fanshawe College.

Selection – The Scholarship winner is selected by the Scholarship Award Committee, which consists of the Northern Chapter  Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary.   The decision of the committee is final.

Rules:

Required Documents:

Deadline for Applications – Applications for the College Scholarship are due by 30 November.