Sinto-AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting Scholarship
Overview and Requirements
- Overview
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AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting (FLM) is an American Foundry Society (AFS) program for foundry industry professionals who are 20 to 45 years old and who are on, or aspire to be on, a leadership track in their careers.
Sinto America, Inc. is the North American group holding company, of Sintokogio, Ltd., Japan. The Sinto group of companies has an international reputation for excellence in the foundry, manufacturing and surface treatment industry.
The $4,000 scholarship is open to any student interested in the metalcasting industry currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university. If you have already received a 4-year degree and are employed full-time you are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
- YOU MUST HAVE A COMPLETE AND UPDATED FEF STUDENT PROFILE
- Location
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The 2023/24 Sinto – AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting (FLM) Scholarship will be awarded at the AFS Future Leaders of Metalcasting event.
The scholarship recipient will be notified prior to the event. Registration, hotel, and travel expenses will covered by AFS, FLM, and FEF so the selected student may attend.
- Requirements
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You must have a complete and updated FEF Student profile (registered with FEF).
Student must provide one letter of recommendation (professor, professional colleague, church leader, etc.) that will speak to leadership, integrity, and/or metalcasting activities of the student. Only one recommendation will be considered. Please attach to the application form below.
Using the application form below, student must submit a 250-500 word career objective statement on cast metals. Explain your interest and strengths in cast metals, examples of your leadership skills, the importance of the scholarship to you, and your work experience. You can cut & paste in the text box below.
- Education
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Undergraduate and Graduate students both may apply.
Must be currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university.
- Deadline
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September 15, 2023 - must be received by 4:00pm central time (deadlines are subject to change from year to year)
Click here to download scholarship requirement document as well as rating guidelines.
Thank you for your submission; we will contact you within 72 hours to let you know that we have received your application.
If you have any questions, please contact Nick@fefinc.org.
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