Applying for the 2022‐2023  WAAIME Scholarship

Eligible students include Juniors, Seniors, 5th‐year Seniors, and students returning  to school immediately following co‐op/internship  positions in one of fields of  study noted above.  All must be registered for no less than 12 academic hours per  semester in the upcoming school year.  Graduate students will be considered on a need basis. Each student is eligible for a maximum of three WAAIME scholarships.

It is our policy to consider scholarship applications only from students who attend schools in countries where WAAIME Sections currently exist.

Student members of any AIME Member Society (AIST, SME, SPE, TMS) in the United States are eligible and are encouraged to apply. New Society membership information can be found at:

• Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST)
• Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
• The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS)

In the 100‐year tradition, the WAAIME Scholarship fund continues to provide  financial scholarships to students pursuing earth science degrees including  mining, geological sciences, metallurgy, petroleum, mineral sciences, materials  science, mineral economics, chemical engineering and other related studies. 

Applications will be accepted from January 15 through February 5 each year. Applicants may receive a maximum of three scholarships during their academic career.

Be sure to thoroughly review your application before pushing the SUBMIT button, as as there is no save button and incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

To continue onto the Scholarship Application, please click the button below acknowledging that you have read and understand the Scholarship Application Guidelines.