2025/26 SME BOISE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Throughout the year, SME Boise hosts many technical sessions and events that are designed to provide networking and learning opportunities for both professionals and students. As part of SME Boise’s mission statement, one of our goals is to invest in the education and development of students who are passionate about mining and related fields to ensure the continued success of our industry. Thanks to the industry sponsorships of these events, the SME Boise section will be offering (1) $1000 scholarship for the 2025/26 Academic Year.
DEADLINE: The scholarship application must be submitted by June 30th, 2025. Formal presentation of the scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at the September 10th, 2025 “Students and Professionals Discussion Panel”.
SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be US citizens
Applicants must be enrolled in an Idaho college or university for the 2025/2026 Academic Year (the successful scholarship finalists will be required to provide proof of full-time enrollment prior to receiving the award).
Applicants must be committed to obtain an education leading to a degree (and intentions of future employment) related to the mining industry such as mining engineering, metallurgy/mineral sciences, geology, engineering, or environmental studies.
(RECOMMENDED) Participation and attendance at SME-Boise Technical Session(s) throughout the previous year.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
The SME Boise Board will make the decision of the winning application and all applicants will be notified of the SME Boise Board’s decision by early August.
The scholarship grant shall be applied toward the cost of tuition and/or course expenses as selected by the recipient.
All applications must be received by June 30th, 2025, through the below online application.
Scholarships are not renewed, but each recipient could be considered for subsequent awards if he/she provides evidence of continued interest in mining, metallurgy/mineral sciences, geology, engineering, or environmental studies.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
The scholarship application must be submitted by June 30th, 2025. Below is the link to the Google Form to complete the application.
If you have questions, please contact: info@smeboise.org
THANK YOU TO OUR SME BOISE SPONSORS!
This scholarship opportunity would not be made possible without all of our AMAZING sponsors this year. Big thank you again to each of them for their support of the SME Boise Chapter and the future generation of miners!
