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

April 30, 2026

$1,000 for one year; one scholarship awarded annually

Supports one University of Akron student annually to encourage academic achievement and engagement in the iron and steel industry.

--- ## Description The University of Akron Scholarship is administered by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology's (AIST) Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter. This scholarship is designed to foster academic advancement and industry engagement among students with an interest in engineering or metallurgy, particularly those planning to pursue careers in the iron and steel sector. Each year, one student at the University of Akron is selected to receive a $1,000, one-year scholarship. --- ## Due Dates - April 30, 2026: Application deadline (submit application and all required attachments) --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 for a one-year term - Only one scholarship is awarded annually --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be engineering or metallurgy students at the University of Akron. - Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a full-time, eligible technical program at an accredited North American university or college. - Must be either: - The child (natural, step, adopted, or ward) of a U.S. citizen or landed immigrant who is a member of AIST (good standing, dues paid for the past two years), **or** - A student member of AIST through the Material Advantage Student Program, attending or residing in the Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter area. - Must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in a technical major to remain eligible. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [scholarship application form](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/northeastern-ohio/application). - Submit all required documents by the deadline: - Current resume (include work experience, extracurricular activities, leadership roles) - Brief essay (1–2 pages) on one of the following topics: - Purpose in going to college - Beneficial experiences during the last two summers - Most significant experiences and their effect on future plans - Accomplishments providing the greatest satisfaction - Reason for being chosen as the recipient - Recommendation or evaluation from a counselor, teacher, or professor - Copy of current high school or college transcripts - Submit all materials by April 30, 2026, to: **AIST Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter Scholarships** C/o Jaime Hart AIST Northeastern Ohio Chapter Scholarship Chair Rudolph Libbe Group 4937 Mills Industrial Parkway North Ridgeville, OH 44039 [Jaime.Hart@RLGbuilds.com](mailto:Jaime.Hart@RLGbuilds.com) Phone: 216.217.2499 --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college or university for deposit in the student's account. - Awards are made principally on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the quality of the required essay. - Financial need is not a consideration. - The scholarship must be used in the academic year for which it is awarded. - Students may only receive one AIST Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter scholarship per year. --- ## External Links - [Northeastern Ohio Member Chapter Scholarships information](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships/northeastern-ohio) - [AIST Member Chapter Scholarships main page](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/member-chapter-scholarships) - [AIST Students & Faculty Scholarships overview](https://www.aist.org/students-faculty/scholarships/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------| | Jaime Hart | Scholarship Chair | [Jaime.Hart@RLGbuilds.com](mailto:Jaime.Hart@RLGbuilds.com) | 216.217.2499 | ---

University of Akron Scholarship

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