Many mining engineering majors go on to lucrative careers in mining and mining technology, but it can still be difficult to find the initial money necessary to pay for a postsecondary degree. Luckily, there are a variety of scholarships specifically intended to support students pursuing a college degree in mining engineering. The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration is the major source for nationally-available mining engineering scholarships in the United States.
The Syd S. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship
The Syd S. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship is available to mining engineering students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. This scholarship is awarded in the amount of $5,000 or more. To be eligible, undergraduate students must be of at least junior standing and must be a member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration. A graduate applicant must be an SME member and must submit a graduate thesis or dissertation abstract. All applicants must submit a resume and a letter of nomination from a faculty member. The annual deadline for application is October 25.
The Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship
The Gerald V. Henderson Industrial Minerals Memorial Scholarship is available to a mining engineering student who is a member in good standing of the SME. This scholarship is available to students at all levels of study. To be eligible, a student must have at least a "B" average and must be able to demonstrate financial need. In addition to a completed application, an applicant must also submit two letters of reference. The annual application deadline is October 25.
The Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship
The SME makes the Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship available to mining engineering students in the amount of $1,500. To be eligible, a student must be in an undergraduate program of study, must be a student member of the SME and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. An applicant must submit two letters of reference from professors, employers or other persons within the mining industry. Applications must be received by October 25.
The McIntosh Engineering Scholarship
The McIntosh Engineering Scholarship is available to undergraduate mining engineering students who are entering their junior year. This scholarship awards $5,000 for a recipient's junior year and $7,000 for a recipient's senior year, for a total award of $12,000. To be eligible, a student must be a student member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, and must have a GPA of at least 2.75. In addition to a completed scholarship application, prospective applicants must also submit two letters of reference. The annual deadline for application is April 1.
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