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Functional Materials Division Gilbert Chin Scholarship

Award Amount
$3,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must enroll full time at an accredited college or university.
  3. Must be studying subjects in relation to synthesis and processing, structure, properties, and performance of electronic, photonic, magnetic and superconducting materials, as well as materials used in packaging and interconnecting such materials in device structures.
  4. Must be enrolled in a metallurgical/materials science engineering program.
  5. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  6. Must be a college sophomore or junior in good standing at a recognized degree-granting school at time of application.
  7. Must be a member of The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS).

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for international and U.S. college juniors and/or seniors. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled in a metallurgical/materials science engineering program. The applicant must be a member of the Material Advantage student program. (A student membership application may accompany the scholarship application.)

Application requirements for the Functional Materials Division Gilbert Chin Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letter (3)
  • Official Transcript
  • Material Advantage membership app. (if applicable)
Additional Information: The following criteria will be assessed by the scholarship selection committee to select the recipient of this scholarship: scholarship application; academic achievement; activities in and out of school, including work experience; leadership; personal profile statement; and letters of recommendation. Relatives of members of the TMS Student Affairs Committee or of the TMS Funding Committee/Division are not eligible. Please note: The applicant may apply for up to two of the TMS Scholarship Programs.

Award Amount: $2,500 annually, non-renewable. An additional $500 for travel expenses will be available to the recipient to attend the TMS Annual Meeting to accept the award.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

About The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS):
Contact Information: Diane Scheuring ,Member and Marketing Coordinator
Address: 184 Thorn Hill Road Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15086

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