The Southwest Section administers the Forrest K. Pence Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Robert and Mary Buttle Scholarship Fund. Here is information about each of these scholarships:
The Robert & Mary Buttle Scholarship Program
The Robert and Mary Buttle Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 to help students finance their college education. An explosion of unthought-of ceramic products and processes within the preceding 50 years created exceptional opportunities for ceramic engineers and scientists. There is particular need for applied and production engineering, as well as scientists.
Students of a recognized two- or four-year program of ceramic engineering or ceramic materials science are invited to apply for a grant from this fund, following successful completion of their first year. Complete the application and enclose a recommendation from the department head or advisor. Be sure that qualifications are met according to the criteria on the application, listed in order of priority. Download the application today! Application deadline is July 1, 2022.
The Forrest K. Pence Memorial Scholarship Program
Scholarship grants will be awarded to students working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in a four-year program, although consideration will be given to those in a two-year degree/certificate program, providing other criteria are met. Applicants will be required to be sponsored by an active member of the Southwest Section of The American Ceramic Society. Download the application today!
Application deadline is July 1, 2022.
Contact
Harland Dixson, Scholarship Chair at hdixson@brick.com or
Mr. Japa Castro, jcastro@columbusbrick.com
Southwest Section of The American Ceramic Society
PO Box 9630
Columbus, MS 39705-0021
In 2019, the Southwest Section of ACerS announced that two students were selected to receive Forrest K. Pence Memorial Scholarships. Noah Garland, a student at West Virginia University, received $2,500, and Katie Shealy, a student at Clemson University, received $5,000.