SEE Scholarship Program
The Society of Explosives Engineers Education Foundation (SEE Foundation) scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year have officially been selected and notified! This year, the SEE Foundation is proud to have awarded over $126,000 USD in scholarships to students around the world who are pursuing degrees in fields related to the explosives industry. Congratulations to the awardees and thank you to all applicants for your dedication to enhancing the future of the explosives industry.
About the SEE Foundation
Established in 1996, the SEE Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the long term educational needs of the commercial explosives industry. The Foundation advances industry education by promoting the inclusion of explosives-related instruction in engineering and technical curricula, developing high quality training resources and awarding scholarships to students pursuing degrees in fields connected to the explosives profession. Learn more about the foundation here.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the SEE Foundation scholarships, applicants must be pursuing, or planning to pursue, a technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in a field related to the commercial explosives industries.
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Academic and professional achievements
- Industry goals
- A personal challenges narrative
- A brief statement of financial need
Scholarship Awards
Scholarship awards vary based on qualifications and available funding. In previous years, awards have ranged from a minimum of $400 USD to more than $7,500 USD for top applicants.
“I am acutely aware of the commitment and dedication required to achieve academic excellence, and I pledge to continue working diligently to uphold the high standards set by the SEE Foundation.”
Jamal Rostini (left, advisor) presenting 2023 scholarship award to Kayode Komolafe, Colorado School of Mines.
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Jose Elias Chauca Carbajal, Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa
Joshua Dadzie Assabil with Carmen Jensen, B.Sc. (Geology), M.Ed. Director, Professional Programs at the University of British Columbia
"This scholarship will help me pursue my academic goals and further develop the knowledge and skills I need to contribute meaningfully to the mining and explosives engineering industry. Thank you for investing in students like me and for supporting the next generation of professionals in the field." Daniel Boadi (left) pictured with faculty advisor Dr. Erik Westman at Virginia Tech
Blessings Ncube, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Caiden Flanigan, West Virginia University
Nana Yaa Damtewaa Anti, PhD Student at Missouri S&T
Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Michael Gyau (left) Queen's University student and Dr. Anne Johnson (right), Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Master of Engineering program
Adrian Kojo Bonsu, Illinois Institute of Technology student (right) pictured with Professor Matthew Bauer (left)
“Receiving this scholarship is especially meaningful to me because it supports the path I have chosen in mining. I am truly grateful for the SEE's investment in students and young professionals like me who aspire to contribute to an industry vital to our national and economic security” Duah Philips, Mining Engineering PhD Student at Missouri S&T
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Missouri S&T recipients pictured with Student Chapter Advisor Dr. Kyle Perry (left to right: Gabe Milliron, Duah Philip, Ellen Amoako Afful).
Shai Platts-Boyle (left), blasting techniques student at Sir Sandford Fleming College, pictured with his advisor, William Smith.
“I am truly grateful and look forward to staying in touch and remaining involved with the ISEE.”
Evan Plaza - University of British Columbia
Paolo Alessandro Calanche Delgado (right), mining engineering student at UNSA, pictured with his advisor, Jorge Freddy Enriquez Ramos.
Emma Muslin, undergraduate mining engineering student at the University of Kentucky, aspires to become an explosives and blasting engineer and contribute to advancing blasting techniques.
“This scholarship motivates me to keep pushing the boundaries of geomechanics research in deep underground mining.”
Kayode Komolafe - Colorado School of Mines
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Jesse Addy, Virginia Tech Recipient
Missouri S&T recipients (left to right) Advisor Dr. Kyle Perry, Garrett Bell, Ava Perry, Rachel Bauer, Advisor Dr. Catherine Johnson.Not pictured Ryan Sibley and Everett Baker
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Alejandro Camacho, University of Utah.
Elijah Marshall, University of Utah.
Festus Animah and Department Chair Aaron Noble, Virginia Tech.
Student recipients from Montana Tech (left to right) Gabriel Cogley, McKoy Gebhardt, Ants (Harley) Hoiles, David Abiodan and Alan Arthur (not pictured Arlo Eades).
Dr. Javad Sattarvand (left) with Michael Burns, University of Nevada-Reno.