Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time junior or senior pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. However, priority will be given to welding engineering students. A 3.2 or better grade point average in technical subjects with a 2.8 grade point average overall is required. Financial need is not a consideration.

Airgas - Jerry Baker Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate pursuing a minimum four-year degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology; however, priority will be given to welding engineering students interested in pursuing a career with an industrial gas or welding equipment distributor. Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 overall grade point average, with a 3.0 grade point average in engineering courses. Financial need is not required to qualify. Priority will be given to those individuals residing or attending schools in the states of Alabama, Georgia or Florida. (A resident is defined as having lived in the specific area for a minimum of one year.)

The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or Canada and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States or Canada.

The award is $2,500, and is granted on an annual basis. The application deadline is February 15, for the following fall term. Funding is made available June 1 - May 31.

Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
The Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET); however, priority will be given to welding engineering (WE) students interested in pursuing a career with an industrial gas or welding equipment distributor.

Arsham Amirikian Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate pursuing a minimum of four-year degree in civil engineering or welding related program at an accredited university. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. Proof of financial need is required to qualify.

The applicant must be a citizen of the United States and plan to attend an accredited engineering school located within the United States.

Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
Awarded to a college junior pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering at The Ohio State University. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average. Applicant will be expected to enroll and complete the 2-hour credit course in Total Welding Management at The Ohio State University during his/her senior year. Proof of financial need is not required to qualify. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

Applicant must complete a 300-500 word essay on how they see their role once they have graduated in improving the world of welding and the welding industry in the United States. And, how will they use their education to improve the U. S. competitive position in welding and manufacturing.

Two awards for $2,500 each are available.

D. Fred and Mariam L. Bovie Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate pursuing a minimum four-year degree in welding engineering at The Ohio State University. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. Financial need is not required to qualify.

Electrical engineering candidates will be considered if there are no qualified welding engineering candidates.

The applicant must be a citizen of the United States.

One award for $3,000 is available. The application deadline is February 15, for the following fall term. Funding is available June 1 - May 31.

Awarded to a student pursuing an Associates degree in welding. Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 grade point average, and may be enrolled full or part time. Financial need is required to qualify.

One award for $2,000 for Tuition and fees only. The application deadline is March 15, for the following fall term. Funding is available June 1 - May 31.

Donald F. Hastings Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. Priority will be given to welding engineering students. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall grade point average. Proof of financial need is required.

Hypertherm - International HyTech Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in engineering management within the welding and cutting industry. Applicant must have completed a Bachelor of Science degree or be in the final year, and have been accepted for graduate work in engineering management at an accredited graduate school. Applicant must have graduated within a minimum overall grade point average of 2.8. Financial need is not required, however, priority will be given to those demonstrating a financial need. The applicant must complete a personal statement with text addressing a proposed advanced academic and post-academic plans.

The applicant may be citizen of any country and plan to attend an academic institution located in any country.

The award is $2,500, and is granted on an annual basis. The application deadline is February 15, for the following fall term. Funding is made available June 1- May 31.

John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. Priority will be given to welding engineering students. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 overall grade point average. Proof of financial need is required.

Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
A $2,500 Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior or senior, or graduate student pursuing a minimum four year degree in civil engineering, welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or related discipline. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. Financial need is not required to qualify.

The applicant must be a citizen of the United States and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States.

James A. Turner, Jr., Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor of business degree, leading to a management career in welding store operations or a welding distributorship. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma and be employed by a welding store or distributorship at least 10 hours a week.

Jerry Robinson- Inweld Corporation Scholarship
Awarded to a student with significant financial need interested in pursuing a career in welding. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelors degree in a welding program at an accredited university. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average. Applicant must provide an essay as to why the funds are needed, how the scholarship would change his/her life, how it would allow him/her to further the joining sciences. Applicant must be 18 years of age by October 1 of the year the scholarship is awarded and have a high school diploma or G. E. D. in the year the scholarship is awarded. Student must be accepted at the specified college/university, and plan to attend full time. 

Past President Scholarship
The Past Presidents Scholarship was established by contributions from individulas who have served as AWS President, supplemented by contributions from the American Welding Society, in recognition of the years of dedication given by those who have served as President.

One Award will be presented annually for $2,500.
The deadline to apply is February 15, of each year.

Robert L. Peaslee – Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division Scholarship
Awarded to a college junior or senior pursuing a minimum four year bachelors degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology with an emphasis on brazing and soldering applications. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 in engineering courses. Financial need is not required to qualify.

The applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States or Canada.

Applicant must complete an essay of 500 words or less about why the student wishes to become involved in the resistance welding industry.

The award is for $2,500, and the deadline is February 15, for the following Fall term.

Miller Electric International WorldSkills Competition Scholarship
To become eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must compete in the National SkillsUSA Competition for welding and advance to the AWS Weld Trials at  the AWS International Welding and Fabricating Exposition and Convention, which is held on a bi-annual basis. The scholarship will be awarded under the following guidelines.

The winner of the U.S. Weld Trial Competition will receive the following:
The Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship consisting of up to $10,000 per year for a period of four consecutive years (total maximum $40,000); Up to $1,000 in AWS Publications; a four-year complimentary full AWS membership; an AWS Certification to which he/she qualifies at the trials.

The runners-up of the U.S. Weld Trial Competition will receive:
A $1,000 scholarship to be used within two years of the Weld Trial Competition; a one-year complimentary full AWS membership; an AWS Certification to which he/she qualifies at the trials.

Runners-up are eligible to receive awards on June 1, following the Weld Trial Competition and upon successful completion of the appropriate application information.

Scholarships to runners-up may be requested anytime within a two-year span of the Weld Trial Competition.

Educational purposes include any post secondary course(s) related to the field of welding or related joining technologies (i.e. - certificate programs, two-year programs, four-year programs, seminars, workshops, certification courses, etc.)

Distribution of awards will be made directly to the student's academic institution and/or educational organization. No payment will be made to directly to the student.

Students agree to participate in AWS, AWS Foundation and/or sponsored publicity related to the Weld Trial Competition.

Awarding of scholarship shall be discretionary and subject to availability of funds.

Paul O’Leary Memorial – Idaho/Montana Section Named Scholarship

This scholarship honors Paul's dedication to hard work, academics, welding, and his love for Montana. To be considered for this scholarship one must provide evidence of a strong work background, hands-on welding experience, academic excellence, and a residency or college tie to Montana. The student must be enrolled full time in a 2- or 4-year welding or metallurgy program. Proof of financial need is required to qualify.

For more information or a scholarship application, contact Nancy Carlson by email at nancymcarlson@msn.com or telephone 208-523-9128.

The deadline is March 1st, for the following Fall term.

Amos and Marilyn Winsand-Detroit Section Named Scholarship
The Amos and Marilyn Winsand-Detroit Section Named Scholarship has been established, and is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Winsand and the AWS Detroit Section. Mr. Winsand is an AWS Foundation Trustee and former AWS Treasurer. The recipient must be enrolled in a two or four-year program, and be a resident of Michigan or attend a Michigan college. The Scholarship is for an Associate or Bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a related field, and the funds are for tuition, books, and/or lab fees.