Henry DeWitt Smith Graduate Scholarship
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
To assist worthy students in the pursuit of their graduate education in the mining, metallurgical, materials, or petroleum departments of leading universities and colleges in the United States and Canada. Qualifications: Applicants must be an SME student member in good standing; have completed an undergraduate degree in mining engineering with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; attend a school that is ABET-accredited and/or has an SME student chapter; demonstrate a desire for and a probability of success in a career in the mining industry. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online via SME’s Scholarship portal; demographic and contact information; short statement (one page) describing applicant’s interest in/passion for a career in the mining industry; two letters of reference, at least one of which must be from university faculty; resume detailing past education and work experience; copy of most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are ok); anticipated expenses/income for the current academic year. Focus: Metallurgy; Mining.
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA: 2.75