TMS Acta Materialia Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) / TMS Foundation
About This Scholarship
TMS, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, is the professional home for metallurgists and materials engineers who work in industries from aerospace alloys to battery materials. Through the TMS Foundation it awards two $5,000 Acta Materialia Inc. Undergraduate Scholarships each year, funded by the publisher of the journal Acta Materialia.
The award goes to sophomores and juniors enrolled full time in metallurgical or materials science and engineering programs. Winners also get a complimentary student registration for the TMS Annual Meeting and up to $500 in travel reimbursement to attend and receive the scholarship, which puts them in front of the employers and researchers who run the field.
Applicants must be Material Advantage student members, a $30-per-year program that gives students membership in TMS, ASM International, AIST, and ACerS at once. The written statement is capped at 200 words, so the three testimonials and your transcript carry much of the weight. TMS lets students apply for up to two of its scholarships per year, so pairing this with a division scholarship is a smart move.
Eligibility
- Student member of Material Advantage ($30 per calendar year)
- Current undergraduate sophomore or junior enrolled full time in a metallurgical or materials science and engineering program at a qualified college or university
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Relatives of members of the funding committee or division are not eligible
- The award is offered through both TMS and ASM; students may apply through only one society each year
How To Apply
- Join Material Advantage as a student member if you are not already one
- Write an individual statement of no more than 200 words (double-spaced) on special projects, career plans, leadership, Material Advantage chapter involvement, and community involvement
- Prepare a CV or resume and an up-to-date transcript
- Line up three testimonials from educators, employees, or employers who know your background
- Submit everything online from the award page by March 15, 2027 (paper and emailed applications are not accepted)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a TMS member to apply?
You must be a student member of Material Advantage, which costs $30 per calendar year and includes membership in TMS, ASM International, AIST, and ACerS.
Can I apply for more than one TMS scholarship?
Yes. You can apply for up to two TMS-sponsored scholarships per year, but TMS awards only one per student. If you are picked for two, you receive the one with the higher value.
Does the scholarship cover travel to the TMS Annual Meeting?
Recipients get a complimentary student registration and up to $500 in travel reimbursement, but they must attend the meeting to receive the travel funds.