Student Travel Grant

Eligibility

Full time students, undergraduate or graduate, enrolled at a four year university or college in the U.S are eligible.

Application

Students applying for the Student Travel Grant reimbursement should submit the following:

• Short essay of the student’s career plans, the role they expect NDT/NDE to play in their plans, and the benefits they anticipate from attendance at the Research Symposium.
• One (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member which includes verification of the student’s full-time status.
• A cover page with University address and phone number, as well as the email address of the faculty member that wrote the letter of recommendation.

Selection

Up to twenty (20) recipients will be selected and up to two (2) alternates each year. Selection will be based in part on the number of applications received. Students presenting at the Research Symposium will be given priority during the selection process. Student activities involved in NDE research will be weighted heavier.

Award Timeline

• Nominations are due 31 January.
• The recipient(s) and non-recipients will be notified following the ASNT Research Symposium.
• Funding will begin in May. The first payment will be 50% of the funds. Upon receipt of the final report, an additional 25% of the funds will be distributed. When the final report is approved, the final 25% of the funds will be distributed

For any questions regarding the award process or timeline, please contact ASNT’s Program Specialist at awards@asnt.org.

Form of Award

Reimbursement not to exceed $1,000 is provided to cover travel associated expenses to the Research Symposium. Reimbursements will be used for airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and meals through timely submittal of receipts. Recipients who are not members of ASNT will also receive a complimentary one (1) year student membership.