The USMA, in collaboration with Dr. Tom Kevlin and Dr. Don Jordan, offer two awards on a yearly basis. Previously, these awards were sponsored by the Blake Family Foundation. Yearly winners since 2017 are announced in the USMA’s newsletter Metric Today.
Scholarship Details
- Two awards offered: National Metric Scholarship Award and National Metric Award
- National Metric Scholarship: $2,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place
- Free USMA membership for all winners and top finalists
- AI-written essays are not permitted and will result in disqualification
Eligibility Criteria
- National Metric Scholarship Award: U.S. high school seniors
- National Metric Award: U.S. residents who are non-students (e.g., government, education, industry professionals)
- Previous first-place winners are ineligible for the following year’s award
Application Process
- Visit the USMA website in January to access the online application
- Choose the appropriate award based on eligibility
- Read the corresponding flyer for full details and requirements
- Complete and submit the application form by March 31st
All judging and final decisions of awards are the sole responsibility of the USMA. Only awardees will be contacted by email. All other applicants are encouraged to visit the USMA website to view the award status. Non-student applicants are not eligible to be a first place winner two years in a row. Winners and the top finalists will receive free USMA membership for one year, which includes the Metric Today newsletter. Winners’ names and cities will be used in USMA’s award announcements and future promotions.
