FEF Internship/Co-Op Scholarship
Offered by Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF)
About This Scholarship
The Foundry Educational Foundation has connected college students with the metalcasting industry since 1947. Its Internship/Co-Op Scholarship rewards undergraduates who have already spent a summer or semester working inside a foundry or casting company, paying up to $2,500 depending on the strength of the application and available funding.
Unlike most scholarships, this one is judged mainly on job performance. Applicants write a short report on what they worked on, what they learned, and how they grew, and the employer completes its own portion of the application. A student who took on real projects during the internship has a clear advantage over one with only a strong GPA.
The award is limited to students at FEF Certified or Affiliated schools, a network of engineering and technology programs that teach metalcasting. Students at those schools who have finished a metalcasting internship or co-op should treat this as an easy application to add before the January deadline.
Eligibility
- Current undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior)
- Completed an internship or co-op in the metalcasting industry
- Must attend an FEF Certified or Affiliated School
- Must be an FEF-registered student with a complete and updated FEF student profile
How To Apply
- Create or update your FEF student profile on fefinc.org
- Complete the student application linked on the Internship/Co-Op Scholarship page
- Enter your internship employer's contact information; the employer receives a separate link to complete its portion, so follow up with them
- Upload a 1 to 2-page report (minimum 250 words) on your internship or co-op experience
- Submit by January 4, 2027 and watch for a confirmation email within 48 business hours
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Internship/Co-Op Scholarship judged?
FEF bases selection on work performance during the internship or co-op, including your project contributions, lessons learned, and professional growth, along with your employer's input.
Which schools qualify?
Only students at FEF Certified or Affiliated schools are eligible. FEF publishes its school network on fefinc.org.
When are winners notified?
FEF says recipients are notified in spring 2027.