AIST Endowment Scholarships
AIST Endowment Scholarships from the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation support top engineering undergraduates at select universities to encourage research and innovation in the steel industry.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Bakota Family Scholarship) | November 2026 (Provost Scholarship/early action) | February 2027 (Renewable/merit/named scholarships) | April 2027 (Competition Teams & Visual/Performing Arts)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by scholarship; typical range $1,000–$10,000/year, some renewable up to four years. Bakota Family: $2,500 (one year); Competition/Arts: $1,000–$2,500/year; Provost: $10,000–$20,000/year.
Summary: Supports undergraduate engineering students at select universities (MIT, Penn, Rose-Hulman) through donor-endowed, need- and merit-based scholarships administered by each institution.
Key Information: Deadlines and eligibility differ by scholarship and institution; most awards require admission and some have additional application steps.
Description
The AIST Endowment Scholarships, funded by the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation, honor leaders in the iron and steel industry and are managed by individual universities. These scholarships are designed to support undergraduate engineering students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Pennsylvania, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Each endowment is awarded according to the policies and criteria of the host school, with some scholarships focusing on specific majors, academic merit, financial need, or extracurricular achievements. The program aims to foster future leaders in engineering and the steel industry by providing financial assistance and recognition to outstanding students.
