Indiana Chapter Scholarship Program

Annual scholarship program awarded to college-bound students, with a focus on students in the middle of the financial and academic spectrum who may be less likely to receive other scholarships.

Award Details

• Award Amount: $2,500 per scholarship
• Number of Awards: Four scholarships awarded annually
• Renewal: Scholarships may be awarded on a continuing basis; applicants must reapply each year for additional funding
• Use of Funds: Tuition at any accredited educational institution designed to meet requirements for an academic, professional, or occupational degree from a college, university, or other accredited school as listed by the U.S. Department of Education

Eligibility

• High school students planning to attend college
• Must be from families connected to ISRI Indiana Chapter member companies
• Academic performance considered, but not limited to high GPA students
• Application Requirements Include:
  • Grades and GPA
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Last four years of extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, volunteer work, employment, community service)

Selection Criteria

The chapter emphasizes:

• Extracurricular involvement - very important factor
• Community contribution and service
• Work experience (full-time or part-time)
• Overall effort and achievement (targeting students who work hard but may not have top grades)

Funding

• Funds raised through the chapter's annual golf tournament

Contact

• Chair: Christine Gneiding, Intra American Metals Inc
• ISRI Indiana Chapter

Application Process

1. Application Components Required:
   • Grades and GPA
   • SAT/ACT scores
   • Last four years of extracurricular activities (detailed description)
   • Information about clubs or sports team participation
   • Volunteer work details
   • Employment information (full-time or part-time)
   • Community service involvement
2. Submission Requirements:
   • Must complete entire application form
   • Must submit by announced deadline
   • Contact chapter for specific submission deadline and process
3. Selection:
   • Chapter board reviews all applications
   • Awards based on combination of academics, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated need/impact
   • Applicants are contacted regarding their application
4. Post-Award:
   • Scholarship recipients and families invited to annual golf tournament dinner
   • Opportunity to meet ISRI members
   • Must reapply annually for continued funding

Contact for More Information

Christine Gneiding, Scholarship Program Chair
Intra American Metals Inc
ISRI Indiana Chapter