COUNT DOWN! SAM $1000 College Scholarship

DO YOU WISH TO RECEIVE 1 000 $ TOWARDS YOUR STUDIES? APPLY FOR THE STANFORD ADVANCED MATERIALS SCHOLARSHIP

The campaign ends on 31/03/2019, with a ten‐day countdown!

If you are currently enrolled at a university (or are due to commence studies in 2019) and wish to secure a scholarship of 1 000 $ to offset your expenses, please submit your application for the Stanford Advanced Materials Scholarship.

The Stanford Advanced Materials Scholarship awards a scholarship of 1 000 $ to a student who provides a well‐considered answer to the question below.

Who are we?

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) has been an international supplier of pure metals, alloys, ceramics, minerals and rare earth materials since 1994. SAM is headquartered in Lake Forest, California and specialises in the provision of high‐purity chemicals for research institutions and technical materials for industries such as pharmaceuticals, capacitor manufacturing, metallurgy, semiconductor production and aerospace.

How it works:

Please follow the instruction below:

With the development of modern science and technology, advanced materials have been applied in nearly all areas of life. For example, zirconium dioxide ceramic is employed in the production of kitchen knives because it exhibits high strength and resistance to elevated temperatures, oxidation and corrosion; titanium forms an essential component in certain bicycles that weigh only 6 pounds; silicon nanoparticles have been evaluated in laboratory settings to assist in improving breast cancer treatment; and energy‐efficient smart-glass windows with a vanadium dioxide coating reduce solar heat gain, thereby diminishing the need for air conditioning.

Where have you already used advanced materials in your life? Please describe your knowledge and experience regarding the use of the materials listed below, and explain the potential impacts they may have in future.

Refractory metal
Advanced ceramic materials
Rare earth materials
Deposition materials

Please submit your answer in the following format:

Please write an essay (800 words or fewer) detailing your experience with one or two advanced materials either in your life or at school, and explain the potential impacts these materials may have on people’s lives.

How to win:

- Answer the above prompt in 800 words or fewer.
- Complete the form below and include a link to a Google Doc containing your response. Ensure that your file is saved in the format (Your Name)-(Birth Date)-2019 Stanford Advanced Materials $1000 College Scholarship Submission.
- A winner will be selected on 08/04/2019 and you will be notified*.
- A member of the Stanford Advanced Materials team will contact you by email to verify your postal address and send you a cheque or a Visa gift voucher valued at 1 000 $ by post.
- The winners will be announced on the Stanford Advanced Materials Blog.

Eligibility:

- All submissions must be received by 31/03/2019 at midnight.
- You must have completed secondary education or be enrolled in your first, second or third year of a university or vocational course, and be at least 16 years of age.
- We reserve the right to verify your secondary school graduation date and/or your university enrolment.
- Each participant confirms that they have met all eligibility requirements and consents to the use of their submission by Stanford Advanced Materials for any purpose.
- All submissions may be used in future marketing initiatives by Stanford Advanced Materials.

*Disclaimer: Stanford Advanced Materials respects your privacy and will not disclose personal information without your prior consent. Winners will be selected based on the submissions received by the above stated deadline.