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Scholarship Programs The AWS Foundation has expanded its national scholarship program, which now includes the following individual scholarships each worth a minimum of $2,500 annually. These scholarships are for students pursuing a specific degree at an accredited four-year college or university. To take advantage of this program, students will need to plan now for the following year. Professors and instructors of vocational schools, technical colleges, community colleges and universities are encouraged to share this valuable information with their staff and students. The deadline for applying is February 15. Howard
E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship Airgas
- Jerry Baker Scholarship 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 Arsham
Amirikian Engineering
Scholarship 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 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 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. Edward J.
Brady Memorial Scholarship The William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student persuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding or welding related program at an accredited university. 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. William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship The William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a minimum four-year degree in a welding program at an accredited university. Hypertherm
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International HyTech Leadership Scholarship 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
Matsuo
Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship Awarded to an undergraduate student who will be a senior in a four-year bachelors degree in welding engineering technology (WET) or welding engineering (WE); however, priority will be given to welding engineering technology (WET) students. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. Priority will be given to students attending Ferris State University. Priority will be given to the students who exhibit a strong interest in welding equipment and has prior work experience in the welding equipment field. Proof of financial need is not required. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States and plan to attend an academic institution located within the United States. Two awards are available for $3,000 each. The award is one time only and non-renewable. The application deadline is February 15, for the following fall term. Funding is made available June 1 - May 31.James A.
Turner, Jr., Memorial
Scholarship Jerry
Robinson- Inweld Corporation Scholarship One Award will be presented annually for
$2,500. Robert L. Peaslee
– Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division Scholarship The applicant must be a United States or Canadian citizen 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.Praxair International Scholarship The Praxair International Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student demonstrating leadership abilities and 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. Resistance Welder Manufacturers' Association Scholarship Awarded to a college junior pursuing a minimum four year bachelors degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average. The applicant must express an interest in the resistance welding process. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or Canada and plan to attend an academic institution located with the U. S. or Canada. Financial need is not required. 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 The
winner of the U.S.
Weld Trial Competition will receive the following: The
runners-up of the
U.S. Weld Trial Competition will receive: 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. This scholarship has been established and is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. Mr. Pierce is the AWS Foundation Chair and an American Welding Society Past President. Amos
and Marilyn
Winsand-Detroit Section Named Scholarship |
