 Scholarships
Thanks to support of individuals, foundations, industry and government, the School of Materials Science and Engineering has a number of scholarship opportunities available for
students, including freshman and transfer students. We attempt to nominate exceptional students for these awards by matching their qualifications as closely as possible to the spirit and requirements of the awards.
We are often forced to make a nomination decision based solely on academic performance. Scholarships can be awarded much more intelligently and fairly when information about a student's
background, goals, honors and personal interests are available. If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship or award, we invite you to submit two copies of your resume to Renita
Washington in the Erskine Love Manufacturing building, room 296, addressed to "MSE Student Fellowships/Awards Coordinator". One copy will be kept on file for possible scholarship or award
nomination and the other copy will be placed in your academic file. You may want to discuss the appropriate details to include in your resume with our fellowships/awards coordinator, Dr. Brent
Carter, before you actually compose your resume.
Occasionally, usually on short notice, we are asked to nominate a student for an award with very
specific requirements; for example, a student must be a resident of a specific county in a given state. We will send notices of these opportunities by e-mail. If you meet the requirements, please respond
quickly to increase your probability of receiving an award. This is another reason for checking your e-mail messages on a regular basis.
ASM Scholarships
Announcing three $1,000 scholarships for incoming MSE students - including both freshmen and transfer students. These scholarships are sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter of ASM International. ASM International is the materials society for materials engineers and scientists, a worldwide
network dedicated to advancing industry, technology and applications of metals and materials.
Caterpillar Scholarships
Four Caterpillar scholarships of $1,500 each will provide an excellent way to strengthen company ties with Georgia Tech and its distinguished students. These scholarships will be available to
undergraduate students entering the MSE program.
Caterpillar scholarships will be awarded during the academic year to qualifying students in areas of
academic interest to Caterpillar. Each student will be known as a Caterpillar scholar.
Scholars will be selected as sophomores or above. Minority scholars may be selected as incoming freshman.
Requirements
Students must be full-time undergraduate students.
Students must maintain a 2.8 (B) average or better.
Scholars must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents who have applied
for or been granted amnesty by INS, refugees or asylees, and able to establish employment eligibility under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Chapman-Pentecost Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship, established in honor of Professors Allan T. Chapman and Joseph Pentecost, is awarded annually to the junior materials science and engineering student with the most outstanding
academic record. The award consists of $500 and a certificate.
Grassmann and Dr. and Mrs. Jo Teague Scholarships
All undergraduates entering the Materials Science and Engineering program (including transfer students) will be considered for a Grassmann or Dr. and Mrs. Jo Teague Scholarship. Each
scholarship is for $2,500. Recipients will be selected by the School of Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Committee.
Disbursement
All undergraduates entering the Materials Science and Engineering program will be eligible to compete for these scholarships, including transfer students. The awards will be made once a year.
The scholarship funds will be disbursed as follows:
$ 500 Freshman Year
$1,000 Sophomore Year
$1,000 Junior Year
Scholarship winners transferring into the program who have already successfully completed an appropriate introductory materials engineering course will receive the first two payments, as a single payment of $1,500.
Recipients must declare Materials Science and Engineering as their major and continue in this major in order to be eligible for each annual payment. Payments will be credited to student accounts
in the Fall semester.
Winners will be selected by an awards committee in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. The decision of the awards committee will be final.
Outside Scholarships
There are many scholarship opportunities that do not involve Georgia Tech directly. These are considered outside scholarships. To locate outside scholarships, you may want to contact your high
school guidance counselor, local civic organizations (i.e., Rotary, Lions, etc.), church groups, places of employment, and the web. For more information click here.
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