NASF Undergraduate Scholarship

NASF Scholarships are open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the United States majoring in subjects related to surface science. These include chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, metallurgical engineering, materials science engineering, metallurgy, materials science and others.

Selection is based on, but not limited to: career interest in surface finishing, scholarship, achievement, motivation and potential. Awards are not necessarily based on financial need.

The 2024 Scholarship Program deadline is February 25, 2024! Submit your application today.

What are the qualifications for interested applicants?

• The scholarship award is available to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Undergraduate applicants must be in their junior year or above when applying.
• Undergraduate and graduate students must be studying chemical engineering, material science or engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry.
• The applicant must be attending an accredited college or university in the United States.

What is the amount of the award?

Undergraduate and Graduate awards are $1,500.00 USD.

What is the deadline, and when will the winners be notified?

Applications are due in the spring. The AESF Foundation will notify the award winners by early summer.

Can a scholarship holder reapply for a second year (time)?

Yes, a previous award winner is permitted to apply for a second time.

Can an undergraduate scholarship award winner of two years reapply for a graduate scholarship?

Yes, an undergraduate winner can reapply as a graduate student.

Is financial need a factor?

No, the Scholarship Board does not base their decision on financial need.

Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

Yes, for undergraduate applicant, GPA should be 3.0 or above; for graduate applicant, GPA should be 3.3 or above.

Does the student receive the money, or does it go directly to the school?

The AESF Foundation will send awards directly to the college or university, to be credited to the recipient’s account.

Does receiving an award affect a student’s scholarship?

No, college and university departments are requested not to reduce federal, state or institutional support for students who receive AESF Foundation Scholarships.