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

Rolling (Apply at least two weeks prior to each tour)

Up to US$1,500 per tour for direct expenses (transportation and one meal); up to five tours per calendar year per group.

Supports student groups with travel and meal reimbursement for educational steel plant tours to promote industry exposure.

--- ## Description This grant program reimburses eligible student groups for travel and meal expenses incurred while organizing educational tours of steel plants or steel-related companies. Its goal is to provide hands-on learning experiences and increase student engagement with the steel industry. The grant is designed to foster connections between students and industry professionals, supporting the mission of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation to develop the next generation of steel industry leaders. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. - Each application must be submitted at least two weeks before the planned tour date. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to US$1,500 per tour is available for direct, itemized expenses (transportation and one meal). - Each student group may receive reimbursement for a maximum of five tours per calendar year. - Additional meals may be approved for multi-day tours with a detailed itinerary. - Reimbursement is made to the university after submission of required documentation. --- ## Eligibility - Student groups must consist of full-time students enrolled in university, college, or trade school programs relevant to the steel industry and the AIST mission. - Each tour must include at least one adult university chaperone. - The tour must be approved in advance by a point of contact at the steel plant or steel-related company. - A minimum of ten (10) students is required per tour. - Maximum of five reimbursed tours per group per calendar year. - Recipients must provide a brief write-up, student quotes, and group photos after the tour. - Only direct expenses (transportation and one meal per tour) are reimbursable; personnel time, overhead, and alcohol are not covered. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application form](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/training-travel-funds/plant-tour-program-application) at least two weeks before the planned tour. - After the tour, submit: - An itemized expense report with receipts. - A brief write-up of the experience with student quotes. - Group photo(s), preferably in front of the company sign. - Transportation receipts and information on check payee and address. - Send post-tour documentation to [Kaliana Villa](mailto:KVilla@aist.org) and/or [LWharrey@aist.org](mailto:LWharrey@aist.org). - Reimbursement will be processed to the university upon receipt of all required documentation. --- ## Additional Information - Alcohol purchases are not reimbursable. - For multi-day tours, submit a detailed itinerary for approval of additional meal expenses. - AIST staff can assist in connecting student groups with regional steel plants. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/training-travel-funds/plant-tour-program-application) - [AIST Foundation Home](https://www.aist.org/foundation) - [Training & Travel Funds Overview](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/training-travel-funds/) - [AIST Privacy Statement](http://www.aist.org/about-aist/leadership-governance/privacy-statement) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |----------------|-------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Kaliana Villa | [KVilla@aist.org](mailto:KVilla@aist.org) | +1.724.814.3000 | Primary grant contact | | General AIST Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.aist.org/foundation/about-aist/contact-us) | +1.724.814.3000 | For general inquiries | | L. Wharrey | [LWharrey@aist.org](mailto:LWharrey@aist.org) | | Post-tour documentation submission (optional) |

Student Plant Tour Travel Reimbursement Grant Application

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