The Association of Iron and Steel Engineers Pittsburgh Section, in a continuing effort to promote careers in the steel industry through engineering and metallurgy education, has developed an academic program of scholarship grants and educational activities.

Objectives: The objectives of the AISE Pittsburgh Section Scholarships are to reward and encourage AISE Pittsburgh Section area high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate students preparing for a career in engineering or metallurgy by providing a grant of financial support during full-time attendance at any accredited college or university..

Awards: Two scholarships, valued at $2,500.00 (2500 dollars) each will be available each year. A scholarship, valued at $1,000.00, sponsored by J&L Specialty Steel will also be available in 2000. The scholarships will be awarded to AISE Pittsburgh Section area high school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate students, preparing for a career in engineering or metallurgy. If there are no applicants in engineering or metallurgy, the awards will be given to eligible students studying other majors relating to iron and steel production. Consideration will also be given to extracurricular activities and the student essays. The students must be accepted in an eligible, full-time course of study, at an accredited college or university. The awards will be made without regard to financial need.

Eligibility: Students are eligible to compete for the scholarships if, at the time of application, they are the children, grandchildren (natural, step, adopted, or ward), or spouse of a member (two or more years) in good standing, of the Pittsburgh District Section, Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (active or associate). The students must be accepted in an eligible, full-time course of study at an accredited college or university. The awards will be made without regard to financial need.

Governing Rules:
1. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college or university. 2. The student must start or be continuing in the course of study, at the college or university, in the fall of the same year the scholarship is awarded.
3. The AISE Steel Foundation will forward the scholarship stipend, as a lump sum, to the college or university for deposit in the account of the student, prior to September 30th.
4. In cases where the student's studies or admission are delayed or interrupted for any reason, the Secretary (AISE Pittsburgh Section) must be advised immediately, and may result in forfeiture.
5. Completed application forms are to be returned by registered mail directly to the Secretary (AISE Pittsburgh Section), postmarked no later than May 31st of the year of the award (e.g. May, 2001 for the 2001-2002 school year).

Selection: The scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Award Committee. The Committee consists of a Chairman (AISE Pittsburgh Section Member), up to four additional members of the Pittsburgh Section, and the Secretary (AISE Pittsburgh Section). The winners will normally be notified by August in the year of the awards (e.g. August, 2001 for the 2001-2002 school year).

Application Forms: Completed application forms are to be returned by registered mail directly to the Secretary (AISE Pittsburgh Section), postmarked no later than May 31st, 2001.

Mail to:

Association of Iron and Steel Engineers
Robert W. Rike, Secretary
Rockwell Automation
333 Technology Drive, Suite No. 102
Canonsburg, PA 15317