Fibrous Materials Scholarship
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
Award: $3000 – $3000
Deadline: March 31.
To support Indian citizens study in textile-related programs at U.S. universities. Qualifications: Students must meet these criteria to be considered: Citizenship: Indian citizen, US student visa; Education level: undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) and graduate (masters, PhD); Enrollment: Accredited US college or university (general scholarships) and North Carolina State University (NC State and general scholarships); Areas of study: Textile Design, including apparel and home fashion; Textile Engineering; Fibrous Materials, including Materials Science; Textile Sciences, including chemistry, polymers & color; Textile Technology. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on following criteria, including financial need, shall be evaluated based on the applicant’s personal statement; Financial need; preference to AATCC student members; Demonstrated leadership in school or community; Work experience; Satisfactory SAT/ACT scores; For general scholarship, preference to students at schools other than NC State. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; applications must include: resume or letter of work experience (including internships); personal statement of 500 words or less, freely expressing interest in textile or related field, academic and professional aspirations, financial need and expectations, with particular emphasis on intended career following graduation; copy of college transcripts (if currently attending college); letter of support from teacher or faculty. Focus: Textile science.