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Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing geology, mining engineering, or mineral economics with a special interest in industrial minerals and aggregates may apply. Applicants must have completed two years of undergraduate study with a minimum 3.0 GPA, be an SME student member in good standing, and attend an ABET-accredited school or one with an SME student chapter.
Award amounts vary. Apply online from September 1 through October 15.
The Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship awards Amount varies.
The deadline is October 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Graduate; Undergraduate; General Engineering; Physical Sciences. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Students participating in standard AIFS Abroad study or intern abroad programs who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or community service may apply for the Cultural Engagement Scholarship. The award does not apply to customized faculty-led programs or virtual internships. Recipients receive up to $5,000 toward program costs. Up to four awards are available across fall and spring semesters. Complete both the scholarship application and the AIFS program application. Submit materials by April 15 for fall-semester programs or October 1 for spring-semester programs.
No essay requiredStudents pursuing law enforcement degrees or skilled trades careers (such as electrician, welder, or carpenter) who are accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. two-year university, law enforcement academy, or qualified trade program may apply. Awards of $1,000 support tuition and training costs. Law enforcement recipients also receive a ballistic helmet upon program completion; skilled trades recipients receive a hard hat. Submit a 500-word essay, letter of acceptance or transcript, and one recommendation. Hard Head Veterans offers this fund to support those serving in law enforcement and the skilled trades.
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