Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship

Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration

Deadline: Oct 15, 2026

To promising college students who are pursuing degrees in geology, mining engineering or mineral economics with special interests in an industrial minerals and aggregates-oriented program. Qualifications: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students; applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; be an SME student member in good standing; 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 industrial minerals and/or aggregates industries. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria. How to apply: Applicants must be online application form; requires the following information: demographic and contact information; short statement (one page) describing applicant’s interest in/passion for a career in the industrial minerals and/or aggregates industries; two references, one from university faculty and one from an appropriate industry professional; résumé 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.

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