Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships
Objectives
The AIST Midwest Member Chapter's Scholarship Program consists of fourteen (12) scholarships for the current year. A single application is required to apply for any of the scholarships.
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Scholarship
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Qty
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Term
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Amount
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Criteria
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Betty McKern Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Women in Engineering
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Mel Nickel Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Engineering Student
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Jack Gill Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Engineering Student
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Western States Award
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Engineering or Non-Engineering Student
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Tom Cipich Non-Engineering Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Non-Engineering Student
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Engineering Scholarships
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2
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4 year
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$3,000
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Engineering Student
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Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Computer Technology Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Electrical or Computer Student
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Don Nelson Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Engineering Student
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Material Advantage Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Material Advantage Student Member
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Member Chapter Technology Scholarship
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1
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1 year
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$3,000
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Engineering or Technology Student
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Awards
The Midwest scholarship program will award twelve (12) scholarships. Any candidate applying for a scholarship will only be eligible to win one of the aforementioned scholarships.
Eligibility
A graduating senior in High School who will be enrolling in college for the fall semester, or a First, Second or Third year student currently enrolled in a full accredited College or University. Applicant must be a full time student in good academic standing. Applicants must be members of the AIST Midwest chapter or the dependent of a member of the AIST Midwest chapter.
Selection
An impartial Scholarship Committee not connected with the AIST Midwest Chapter will select scholarships on a basis of merit.
Rules
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The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university.
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The student must start or be continuing in the course of study, at the college or university, in the fall of the same year the scholarship is awarded.
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The AIST Foundation will forward the scholarship stipend, as a lump sum, to the college or university for deposit in the account of the student.
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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.
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Students may reapply each year for the term of their college education.
Required Documents
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A current resume with work experience and any extracurricular activities, noting any leadership positions.
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Two (2) recommendations or evaluations from a Counselor, Teacher or Professor must be included with the application.
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A brief essay (1 to 2 pages) describing the Student’s objectives for College and Career must be submitted with this application.
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Copy of SAT/ACT scores.
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Copy of current high school or college transcripts.
Application Forms
Return the application along with attachments by 31 January to:
AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship
c/o Nagendra Singh
ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor
Coke Plant
250 W US HWY 12
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
219-787-3774
Nagendra.Singh@arcelormittal.com