For College Students

OVERVIEW
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The Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn the opportunity to attend the Additive Manufacturing User Group (AMUG) conference. Guy E. Bourdeau Scholars are honest, respectful, inquisitive and collaborative.

The scholarship honors the memory of Guy E. Bourdeau for his dedication and contribution to the additive manufacturing industry. He was a strong supporter and advocate of the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG). The scholarship was founded in Guy’s name by his wife, Renée Bourdeau, to honor his contributions to the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.

The 2025 Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship is financially supported by Project MFG.

The application period for 2025 scholarships is now closed.

AWARD

The Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship covers the cost of participating in the 2025 AMUG Conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois, from March 30-April 3, 2025; this includes:

  • Conference registration fee
  • Access to keynote presentations, technical sessions and workshops
  • Invitation to the Technical Competition and Innovator’s Showcase
  • Networking breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
  • Entrance to the AMUGexpo, special event and dinner
  • Countless networking opportunities
  • Access to mobile app, online planner and conference proceedings
  • Exclusive AMUG volunteering opportunities with the AMUG Board and teams.
  • Accommodation at the designated conference hotel for the entire time you are in Chicago
  • Airline ticket (Economy Class) and transportation from the airport to the conference hotel

REQUIREMENTS

  • The applicants must complete an essay that answers each of the questions below. Applicants will be considered based on their responses to each question. Responses to each question should be 300 words or fewer.
    • How are you currently pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing (e.g.: mechanical or artistic design, materials, 3D printers, post-processing, software, research, etc.)?
    • What do you foresee as an interesting application for additive manufacturing?
    • What kind of problems do you want to solve in the future, and if applicable, in what industry?
    • How are you helping others learn about additive manufacturing?
  • Applicants must submit a supporting letter of recommendation from a professor, supervisor, or manager.
  • BONUS: In addition to the requirements detailed above, applicants are allowed to submit either of the following to enhance their application if they so choose. While not required, these submissions are highly recommended.
    • A portfolio highlighting projects, experiments, community outreach, or research related to the field of additive manufacturing. The content of the portfolio should relate to the content of the essay.
    • A video that demonstrates the applicant’s projects, experiments, community outreach, or research related to the field of additive manufacturing. The video should be no more than 6 minutes long. The content of the video should relate to the content of the essay.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Winner must be able to attend and participate in the AMUG Conference March 30-April 3,  2025, in Chicago, Illinois, with arrival on Friday, March 28 and departure on Friday, April 4, 2025.
  • Winner will provide a 5-minute presentation regarding the essay topic at the AMUG Conference. Estimate 1500+ attendees.
  • Winner is responsible for assisting the AMUG Board and actively participating as a volunteer prior to and throughout the conference.
  • Upon winning the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship, the winner is required to partake in a Scholarship Applicant interview where AMUG will write a short article regarding their AMUG experience. This short article will also be shared with the AMUG delegates.
  • Immediately following the conference, the winner will be required to write a short article for the AMUG Newsletter describing the value and positive impact gained from attending the AMUG Conference and AMUGexpo.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to any USA college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student in good academic standing. Must be 21 or older as of March 30, 2025.

DEADLINE

Applications must be received by January 31, 2025.

Winners will be notified on February 14, 2025.

QUESTIONS

For assistance, please contact AMUG’s Scholarship Committee at scholarship@amug.com

TERMS

  • Award is open to all students attending school and residing in the USA.
  • Winner must supply proof they are 21 or older as of March 30, 2025.
  • Winner must be able to attend and participate in the AMUG Conference March 30-April 3, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, and complete the Award Requirements as outlined above.
  • The scholarship is non-transferable and cannot be converted to cash.
  • Final decision on granting the scholarship to the winner will be made by Renée Bourdeau.
  • The AMUG Board reserves the right to modify the requirements of the Guy E. Bourdeau Scholarship without notice.

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