Materials Science & Engineering Scholarships

The MSE Society has compiled a list of scholarships hosted by materials specific technical societies. Scroll down to get more information and see our top picks!

Awardspring has all the McMaster scholarships for students during their studies. Make sure to fill out the general application each year to determine your eligibility for each scholarship.

In-Course Awards

  • Established in 1982 in memory of Denton E. Coates (Class of ‘70) by his friends.

    Requirements: To be awarded to the student who, in the judgment of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has demonstrated outstanding achievement in independent research.

    Typically Available: 1 x $900

  • Established in 1999 by Air Liquide Canada.

    Requirements: One scholarship to be awarded to a student in a Level 2 or 3 program in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering who, in the judgment of the Faculty of Engineering, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The recipient must attain a minimum Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 at the most recent Fall/Winter terms.

    Typically Available: 1 x $1,500

  • Established in 1971 in memory of Professor R.K. Ham by his friends and former colleagues.

    Requirements: Awarded to the student enrolled in Level 3 or above and who, in the judgment of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, shows most promise as a materials scientist or engineer.

    Typically Available: 1 x $125

  • Established in 2023 by Gyan Johari, a McMaster University professor of Materials Science and Engineering from 1984 to 2006, to support students studying thermodynamics, phase transition and structure of materials.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who attain the highest combined average in MATLS 3TP4, 3T04 and 3C03.

    Typically available: 1 x $5,000

  • Established in 2019 in memory of Dr. Jason Lo a leader in emerging materials, and an outstanding scientist, renowned for his deep commitment to student research, who had a passion for innovation.

    Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in Level 2 of any Materials Science and Engineering program who attain high averages.

    Typically Available: 1 x $2,500

  • Established in 2021 by Wei-Kao Lu, who was a McMaster Faculty member from 1965 to 1997 and was appointed Stelco Professor from 1973 to 1994, to support promising students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who attain the highest grade in Materials 4I03, Sustainable Manufacturing Processes.

    Typically Available: 1 x $1,600

  • Established in 1998 by John Mayberry.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students who have completed Level 2 or 3 of a program in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering and have attained high averages.

    Typically Available: 1 x $1,700

  • Established in 1997 by bequest of Mark John Stojcic.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students who have completed Level 3 of a Materials Science and Engineering program who, attain high averages.

    Typically Available: 2 x $2,200

  • Established in 2023 in memory of Erik Svendsen, the former CEO of voestalpine High Performance Metals North America.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering who attain high averages.

    Typically Available: 1 x $1000

  • Established in 2020 by Hatch, a world-renowned engineering consulting firm.

    Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in Level 2 or above in a Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Materials Science Engineering program who attain high averages, demonstrate involvement in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and have an interest in pursuing an engineering consulting career.

    Typically Available: Variable x $8,000

  • Established in 2000 by Inco Limited.

    Requirements: To be awarded to a student entering Level 2 of the Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering and Management or Materials Engineering and Society program who, in the judgment of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrated qualities of leadership at McMaster or in the community.

    Typically Available: 1 x $2,500

The materials department offers in-course awards for certain courses. This is subject to change by year, always check the academic calendar. Information below is directly pulled from the academic calendar 2025/2026.

Materials Advantage Program

The Materials Advantage program is an annual subscription which is heavily subsidized. The general membership allows access to over $800,000 in scholarships.

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Scholarships

ACTA Materialia Undergraduate Scholarship

$5,000

Application Due Date: March 15th (does not change by year)

FDM Gilbert Chin Scholarship

$2,500

Two Scholarships provided by the peer-reviewed scientific journal ACTA Materialia Inc.

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One Scholarship provided in the memory of Gilbert Chin for an undergraduate sophomore or junior materials engineering student .

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EDP Scholarship

$2,500

Up to three scholarships presented to junior or sophomore materials engineering students specializing in extraction, materials characterization, energy, recycling and sustainability, or process modeling.

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You may apply for a maximum of two TMS sponsored scholarships per year. TMS will only award one of each scholarship per student per year.

Kaufman CALPHAD Scholarship

$2,500

One scholarship awarded in honor of Dr. Larry Kaufman for metallurgical engineering, materials science and engineering, or minerals processing/extraction students.

Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Due Date: February 10th 2026

This Scholarship is intended to encourage students of high academic achievement to reach their educational goals

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$2,000

Requirements:

  • Intended for students in their final year of full-time undergraduate study

  • Selection is based on

    • Research excellence/ potential

    • Academic excellence

    • Demonstration of impact and initiative

    • community service and extra-curricular activities

Sustainability Scholarship

$5,000

Application Due Date: February 10th 2026

This Scholarship is to encourage graduate study in the technical and environmental areas of the metallurgy and materials industries

Requirements:

  • Must be registered in a Master’s or Ph.D. program during the 2025/2026 academic year

  • Selection is based on

    • Impact of research on sustainability on the metallurgical and materials industry

    • Superior academic ability

    • Creative thinking

    • Involvment in school/industry activities

Pyrometallurgy Student Award

$3,000

Application Due Date: February 8th

Requirements:

  • The presentation of this award is determined through a nomination procedure

  • Should be registered in a Master’s or a Ph.D. program in the field of metallurgy during the current academic year

  • Criteria for selection includes:

    • academic excellence, research potential, leadership

    • community service and extra curriculars

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Application Due: February 28th

The ASM foundation strives to excite future generations about materials and empower the growth of scientific advancements. They provide multiple scholarships to help students in their material science learning!

George A. Roberts Scholarships: Seven Scholarships of $6,000 each

Lucille & Charles A. Wert Scholarship: A full year of tuition of up to $10,000

William Park Woodside Founder’s Scholarship: One full year of tuition up to $10,000

Acta Materialia Scholarships: Two Scholarships of $5,000 each

ASM Outstanding Scholars Awards: Three Scholarships of $2,500 each (Merit Based)

David J. Chellman Scholarship: One award of $2,500

Edward J. Dulis Scholarship: One award of $1,500

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Engineers Canada

$4,000

Due: March 16th 2026

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The Engineers Canada Leadership Scholarship

Description: Eight scholarships of $4,000 (each) annually. These scholarships are available to undergraduate engineering students who demonstrate potential to be leaders in the field

Requirements:

  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada

  • Enrolled full-time and in good standing with CEAB-accredited undergraduate engineering program at the scholarship deadline

  • Completed one year of studies at an CEAB-accredited program (as of August 31, 2024)

  • Be registered for at least two full-time semesters for the 2023-2024 academic year at a CEAB-accredited engineering program

  • Has not received the scholarship previously

Canadian Nuclear Society

Description: Given by the Canadian Nuclear Society to encourage students to do research in the nuclear field in the summer months. The selection will be made on the basis of academic standing

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$2,000

Due: February 2nd 2026

Requirements:

  • Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at a Canadian University for at least two years

  • Be a member of the CNS (membership is free for students)

  • The scholarship is matched by at least $4,300 grant from the supervisor

Undergraduate Student Research Scholarship

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Various Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships

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ASTM International

Norton Memorial Scholarship Award for Women

$1,000 USD

Due January 31st 2026

Description: ASTM Technical Committee E04 sponsors the Mary R. Norton Memorial Scholarship to encourage women undergraduate seniors or first-year graduate students to pursue the study of Physical Metallurgy or Materials Science with emphasis on the relationship of microstructure to material properties. For more information, contact ASTM Staff Manager, Travis Murdock (tmurdock@astm.org).

Requirements:

  • Full-time student, either undergraduate senior or first-year graduate student.

  • Selection based on students interest/potential interest in physical metallurgy or materials science - evident by application statements and faculty recommendation.

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AIST


Internship Scholarship


$6,000 USD and a Paid Summer Internship


Due October 31st


Description: The AIST Foundation offers up to thirty (30) Steel Intern Scholarships valued at US$6,000 per year each, including the Premier Intern Scholarship valued at US$12,000 per year. These scholarships require a commitment to a paid summer internship at a North American steel producing company or steel-related company during the Summer of 2022. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.

Requirements:

  • Student in metallurgy, materials science, electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, environmental, computer science, data science, and safety

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale

  • Citizen of NAFTA country (USA, Canada, Mexico)

  • Enrolled in full-time 4 year undergraduate program

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AIST McMaster University Virtual Visit

AIST representatives hosted a virtual event at McMaster featuring the scholarships and various offerings of their organization to undergraduate materials science & engineering students. Past recipients of the AIST Internship Scholarship speak during the event about their internship experience.