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AISC Accepting Applications for 2012-2013 Scholarships

Undergraduate and graduate students in civil or architectural engineering, or construction management, are encouraged to apply for AISC Scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. AISC and its structural steel industry partners place high priority on the development of future professionals and are offering $98,000 of aid to more than 20 university students for this year’s program.

“AISC’s Scholarship program is a great opportunity for students to receive financial assistance and more freedom in pursuing their academic goals,” comments Nancy Gavlin, AISC’s director of education.

Scholarship opportunities include:

  • AISC Education Foundation Scholarships
    Award: 12 x $5,000
  • AISC/Associated Steel Erectors of Chicago
    Award: 5 x $3,000
  • AISC/Southern Association of Steel Fabricators
    Award: 2 x $2,500
  • AISC/Great Lakes Fabricators & Erectors Association
    Award: 1 x $5,000
  • AISC/Rocky Mountain Steel Construction Association
    Award: 1 x $3,000

New to the program this year are the AISC David Ratterman Fast Start Scholarships, offered to freshman and sophomore level students who either share a permanent residence with an AISC member fabricator employee or is the child of an AISC member fabricator employee.

  • AISC David Ratterman Fast Start Scholarships
    Award: 2 x $5,000

Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2012. For additional application requirements and to submit an online application form, visit www.aisc.org/scholarships. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Mnookin at 312.670.5418 or mnookin@aisc.org.