The Allan M. Smillie Scholarship is available to a child (including step-children, adopted children or wards) of a member in good standing of the AIST Ohio Valley Member Chapter, or an AIST student member, in good standing. The student must be accepted into, planning to attend, or currently enrolled in an eligible curriculum at an accredited university, college, or technical training center in the chapter area. The student must also be pursuing an education directly relating to the production of iron and steel, supporting the production of iron and steel, or the management of iron and steel manufacturing and distribution of steel. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Bachelor of Science Degrees are preferred. Bachelor of Arts Degree candidates in related fields such as general manufacturing management are eligible. Students wishing to attain an Associates of Science Degree in a STEM-related technology are also eligible to apply. Overall academic performance, especially achievement in mathematics and science, extra-curricular activities, and the applicant's essay shall be used to determine the scholarship winner or winners. Applicants must submit a recommendation or evaluation from a counselor, teacher or professor. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the AIST Foundation for more information.