[Association for Iron & Steel Technology](https://cccc.ncte.org)

April 30, 2026

$2,000 per year; renewable for up to 4 years (total up to $8,000)

Annual scholarship supporting Birmingham-area students pursuing engineering or related studies toward a career in the iron and steel industry.

--- ## Description The Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship is an annual award from the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), designed to support high school seniors or undergraduate students from the Birmingham Chapter area who are preparing for a career in engineering or fields related to the iron and steel industry. The scholarship aims to encourage academic excellence, provide financial assistance, and foster engagement with the steel industry among local students. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Application deadline (annual) — submit the Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship application and all required attachments by this date. --- ## Funding Amount - One scholarship of $2,000 is awarded each year. - The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years (total possible support: $8,000), contingent on annual grade reviews. --- ## 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** be an AIST Student Member through the Material Advantage Student Program. - Accepted into or currently enrolled in an eligible, full-time engineering course of study at an accredited college or university, with demonstrated interest in a career in the iron and steel industry. - If there are no eligible engineering applicants, the award may be given to a student in another major related to iron and steel production. - Awards are made without regard to financial need. --- ## Application Process To apply, submit the [Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship application](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/birmingham/application) along with the following required documents (all as unprotected PDF files): - Current resume, including work experience and extracurricular activities (note leadership positions). - Essay (500 words or less) — choose one topic: - Describe one accomplishment as a student. - Describe your interest and/or involvement in the steel and iron industry. - Why do you feel you should receive this scholarship? - Copy of current high school or college transcripts. - Three letters of recommendation. Additional rules: - Scholarship funds must be used at an accredited college or university. - The student must begin or continue their course of study in the fall of the award year. - Scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution. - Any delay or interruption in studies must be reported immediately and may result in forfeiture. - Renewal is subject to annual grade review. --- ## Additional Information - Only one scholarship is awarded per year. - If an awardee changes their course of study or experiences delays, immediate notification to the chapter is required. - The scholarship is intended to support students in the Birmingham region with a demonstrated interest in the steel industry. --- ## External Links - [AIST Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarships page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/birmingham) - [General AIST Member Chapter Scholarships listing](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships) - [Scholarship Application Form](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/birmingham/application) - [Past Scholarship Recipients](https://imis.aist.org/Rosters/Chapters/Birmingham_Member_Chapter_Scholarship_Recipients.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Notes | |--------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Ken Orndoff | [ko@lincolnmfg.net](mailto:ko@lincolnmfg.net) | Scholarship/application questions |

Birmingham Member Chapter Scholarship

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