NFFS Scholarship application now open for submissions

Posted By: Erin Russell Industry, NFFS,

Man holding out a handful of dollar billsThe Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (NFFS) is now accepting applications for its 2025 NFFS Scholarship award. The scholarship amount is $2,500, and the application deadline is January 15, 2025. Please share this opportunity with any undergraduate students who are interested in a career in metalcasting!

The NFFS Scholarship Program was created to help develop the next generation of foundry leaders and innovators for our industry. By providing meaningful scholarship support to students considering careers in the foundry industry, NFFS is exposing our nation’s best and brightest to the tremendous opportunities available in non-ferrous foundries.

Eligibility

In order to apply for a NFFS Scholarship, you must be:

  • A North American citizen or permanent resident, and
  • An undergraduate student currently enrolled in a college or university and taking at least one course related to cast metal technology OR you must show other tangible efforts toward the pursuit of an education or career in metalcasting (e.g. foundry visits, related extracurricular activities, etc.).
Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on the following categories:

  • Education - Coursework, GPA, extracurricular activities
  • Work Experience - Internship, co-op and work experience
  • Essay - Describe in 500 words or less why you are interested in a career in the non-ferrous foundry industry and why you believe you should receive this year's NFFS Scholarship award.
How to Apply

Students must apply for the NFFS Scholarship through the Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) website during the application period. Students should first go to www.fefinc.org/students and create an account. Once your account has been created, go to www.fefinc.org/scholarships and choose Non-Ferrous Founders’ Society Scholarship to apply.

For further information about the NFFS Scholarship program, visit www.nffs.org/scholarship

To make a contribution to the NFFS Scholarship program, visit www.nffs.org/donate