2026 Stanford Advanced Materials College Scholarship
Award value
$1,000
Number of awards
1
Application to apply for
Following the successful exploration of the industrial prospects of rare metals in 2025, Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) continues to focus on the practical application of advanced materials in key industries. As medical technology enters an era of precision and personalization, chemical materials are playing an increasingly critical role than ever before.
As a trusted supplier of advanced materials for the medical, industrial, and energy sectors, SAM remains at the forefront of material innovation. In 2026, we turn our attention to the healthcare industry, with a particular emphasis on how chemical materials—such as hyaluronic acid and beryllium sheets—are driving breakthroughs in medical applications. We invite passionate students to explore how these chemical materials are reshaping the future of healthcare and to identify innovative solutions with transformative potential.
Award description
- Open to high school students, two-year community college students, four-year university students, and graduate students worldwide. Submissions must be in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, or Korean.
- Submitted work must focus on the application of chemical materials in the medical industry.
- Projects that are original, technically feasible, and have the potential to impact the development of medical technology are strongly encouraged.
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate content is strictly prohibited. Any such content will lead to immediate disqualification.
Required criteria
Student type: Any
Faculty: Engineering, Science
Year entering: Any
Citizenship/residency: Any
Award information
Type of award: Scholarship
Internal/external/government: External