The Steel Intern Scholarships offer paid summer internships and one-year scholarships to students in STEM and safety fields to promote careers in the North American steel industry.
Funder: Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation
Due Dates: October 5, 2026 (Full application for 2027–2028 academic year)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50 scholarships of US$7,500 each; one Premier Intern Scholarship of US$12,000; all preceded by a paid summer internship.
Summary: One-year scholarships for students completing a paid summer internship at a North American steel-producing or steel-related company.
The Steel Intern Scholarships, administered by the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation, are designed to attract top students to careers in the iron and steel industry. Recipients receive a paid summer internship at a North American steel-producing or steel-related company, followed by a one-year scholarship for the subsequent academic year. Up to 50 scholarships of US$7,500 are awarded annually, with one exceptional applicant receiving the Premier Intern Scholarship valued at US$12,000. The program targets students in engineering, technology, computer science, data science, environmental/sustainability science, and safety disciplines, aiming to foster long-term interest and workforce development in the steel sector.