[Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation)

April 30, 2026

One-year scholarship of $2,000; renewable for up to 4 years pending grade review.

Supports students with ties to the Birmingham region pursuing engineering or related fields in the iron and steel industry.

--- ## Description The Birmingham Member Chapter scholarship, administered by the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation, is designed to encourage and reward high school seniors or undergraduate students from the Birmingham chapter area who are preparing for a career in engineering or fields related to iron and steel production. The program aims to strengthen the local pipeline of talent for the steel industry by providing direct financial support for full-time study at any accredited college or university. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Application deadline — submit the Birmingham Member Chapter application and required attachments (annual deadline: 30 April) - Previous annual deadlines: April 30, 2025; April 30, 2024 --- ## Funding Amount - $2,000 for one academic year - The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, contingent upon annual grade review --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - Be a current AIST member, or the child (natural, step, adopted, or ward) or spouse of a member in good standing of the AIST Birmingham Member Chapter, **or** an AIST Student Member through the Material Advantage Student Program. - Be accepted into or currently enrolled in a full-time, eligible course of study in engineering (or, if no engineering applicants, another major related to iron and steel production) at an accredited college or university. - Demonstrate interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. - Awards are made without regard to financial need. --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials **as unprotected PDF files** via the [application portal](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/birmingham/application) by the deadline: - Current resume (including work experience, extracurricular activities, and leadership roles) - Essay (choose one topic, 500 words or less): - Describe one accomplishment as a student - Describe your interest/involvement in the steel and iron industry - Why you feel you should receive this scholarship - Copy of current high school or college transcripts - Three letters of recommendation **Selection:** Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee of the Birmingham Member Chapter. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship funds are sent as a lump sum to the recipient's college/university for deposit in the student’s account. - The recipient must begin or continue their course of study in the fall of the same year the scholarship is awarded. - In case of delayed or interrupted studies, the chapter must be notified immediately; this may result in forfeiture. - Awardees may reapply each year, with renewals dependent on grade review. --- ## External Links - [Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/birmingham) - [AIST Member Chapter Scholarships overview](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships) - [AIST Foundation main page](https://www.aist.org/foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |--------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Ken Orndoff | [ko@lincolnmfg.net](mailto:ko@lincolnmfg.net) | Scholarship/application questions | | AIST Foundation | [Contact Page](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | General inquiries | | Phone | +1.724.814.3000 | AIST Foundation main office |

Birmingham Member Chapter – One (1) US$2,000 one-year scholarship

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