About the Scholarship

The Notre Dame Chapter of ASM International established a scholarship in 1981 to encourage the study of Materials Science. This scholarship opportunity is offered to students having an interest in pursuing a college degree in the Materials Sciences (i.e. those involving metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites, etc.). Those students with a parent or guardian who is a member of the Notre Dame Chapter of ASM receive preferential consideration. If there are no applicants that meet this criteria, applications from individuals not affiliated with the chapter will be considered. The scholarship is offered, in the spring, to those students enrolled in college in the upcoming school year.

Eligibility and Rules

The following rules govern the granting of scholarships:

• The chosen field of study should lead to a technical degree in a materials related field; for example a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering.
• The Scholarship Committee will evaluate the applicant based on numerous factors, including but not limited to:
• Scholastic Achievement
• Extracurricular Activities
• Interest in the Field
• Recommendations
• The scholarship is awarded based on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee and approval of the Chapter Executive Committee.
• The scholarship is awarded for one year only. Renewal is by reapplication, Scholarship Committee recommendation and Executive Committee approval only.
• The amount of the award is determined by the Scholarship Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee. The recommended minimum is $500.00.
• Payment is made to the student’s college or university in the student’s name. It is to be distributed equally in each semester (e.g. fall and spring).
• Applicants must identify the school in which they are enrolled for the upcoming fall term.
• Application must be made by the student using the form provided at this web site. The form may be either submitted electronically or mailed directly to the Scholarship Representative at the address provided below:



Dave Coulston
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview Avenue
St. Joseph, MI 49085
David_Coulston@LECO.com

• In order to be considered for this scholarship, the following items must also be submitted:
• Two letters of recommendation. Neither can be from an immediate family member.
• Copy of an acceptance letter or proof of enrollment in a college or university.
• Copy of college transcript (if now enrolled in college)
• Copy of high school transcript (if now in high school)
• Proof of ACT/SAT scores (if now in high school)
• All applications must be received by April 23, 2010. Any applications received after this date will be returned. A final decision on the scholarship recipient will be made no later than August 2, 2010.