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

October 5, 2026 (Full application for 2027–2028 academic year)

Up to 50 scholarships of US$7,500 each; one Premier Intern Scholarship of US$12,000; all preceded by a paid summer internship.

One-year scholarships for students completing a paid summer internship at a North American steel-producing or steel-related company.

--- ## Description 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. --- ## Due Dates - October 5, 2026: Full application submission deadline for the Steel Intern Scholarships (for the 2027–2028 academic year) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 50 scholarships of US$7,500 each, awarded for one academic year following a required paid summer internship. - One Premier Intern Scholarship of US$12,000 awarded to the top applicant. - All recipients must successfully complete the paid internship to receive the scholarship. --- ## Eligibility - Open to full-time undergraduate sophomores, juniors, or seniors entering their first year of graduate school at an accredited North American university (USA, Canada, Mexico). - Eligible majors: Engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, environmental/sustainability science, safety, or industrial safety. - Must have at least one semester remaining after the summer internship. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. - Must be a citizen of the USA, Canada, or Mexico (USMCA countries). - Willingness and ability to relocate for the summer internship is required. - Applicants working full-time are not eligible. - Application materials must demonstrate a strong interest in the iron and steel industry. --- ## Application Process - Submit a complete application by October 5, 2026, for the 2027–2028 academic year. - Required documents (all in English, PDF format): - Resume (including academic, work, extracurricular, and leadership activities) - Essay (max two pages) outlining professional goals, interest in the steel industry, and how your skills could benefit the sector - At least one recommendation letter (up to five accepted), preferably from a steel industry representative and/or a discipline-related professor; letters must be sent directly by the author to Courtney Young at [cyoung@aist.org](mailto:cyoung@aist.org) - Academic transcript (official or unofficial) - Application and detailed instructions available on the [AIST Steel Intern Scholarships Application page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-intern-scholarships/application). - Recipients will be announced in mid-December. --- ## Additional Information - Internship placements are coordinated by AIST but students may also secure their own placement, subject to approval. - Scholarship is contingent on satisfactory completion of the internship and maintaining a minimum GPA. - Acceptance of an internship outside the steel industry or rescinding an accepted offer will result in disqualification. - Student membership in the [Material Advantage Student Program](http://materialadvantage.org/) is encouraged but not required. - All decisions by the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees are final. --- ## External Links - [Steel Intern Scholarships Program Overview](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-intern-scholarships) - [Scholarship Application Portal](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-intern-scholarships/application) - [Internship FAQs](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/steel-intern-scholarships/internship-faq-s) - [AIST Foundation Home](https://www.aist.org/foundation) - [Material Advantage Student Program](http://materialadvantage.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Department | Email | Phone | Web Link | |------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Courtney Young (Scholarships) | cyoung@aist.org | +1.724.814.3096 | [Contact AIST Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | | General Inquiries | memberservices@aist.org | +1.724.814.3000 | [AIST Foundation](https://www.aist.org/foundation) |

Steel Intern Scholarships

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