AIST Endowment Scholarships
The AIST Endowment Scholarships by the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation support engineering students at top universities who show promise in fields vital to the iron and steel industry.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Bakota Family Scholarship essay) | November 2026 (Provost Scholarship early action) | February 2027 (General admitted-student scholarships) | April 2027 (Competition Teams & Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by scholarship and university; typical awards range from $1,000–$10,000 per year, renewable in some cases.
Summary: Scholarships for engineering students at MIT, University of Pennsylvania, and Rose-Hulman, honoring iron and steel industry leaders and supporting academic excellence.
Key Information: Deadlines and eligibility differ by institution; most awards are administered directly by the host university.
Description
The AIST Endowment Scholarships, established by the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation, support undergraduate engineering students at select institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), University of Pennsylvania, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Each scholarship honors a significant figure in the iron and steel industry and is designed to promote academic achievement and innovation in engineering fields relevant to the steel sector. These scholarships are funded by AIST but are administered and awarded by the individual universities, often with unique eligibility criteria and application processes.
