Introduction
This fund was established in 2004 by Robert L. Peaslee and the AWS Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division of the AWS Detroit Section.

Purpose
The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals attending an accredited engineering college or university with an emphasis on Brazing and Soldering applications.

Eligibility
The Robert L. Peaslee — Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a minimum four year bachelors degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology with an emphasis on brazing and soldering applications. All applications must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. Applicant must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
   

2. Applicant must be at least a college junior.

3. Applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average in engineering courses.

4. No financial need is required to qualify.

5. Applicant must submit all required application information.

6. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States or Canada and be attending an academic institution located within the United States or Canada.

7. Applicant must show emphasis on Brazing and Soldering applications in their coursework.

8. Applicant may reapply; however, persons who have received this award may be granted the award for a maximum of two years.

The award will be present to individuals nationwide. Applicant does not have to be a member of the American Welding Society.

The AWS Foundation does not discriminate be age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.

No awards will be paid to the recipient. All awards will be paid directly to the academic institution by the AWS Foundation.

Procedure
Applicant must submit the following:

1. Application form
2. Two letters or reference only
3. Personal Statement should include
   
   • Demonstated timelines and completion of assignments
   • Creativity in solving problems
   • Demonstated responsibility on own initiative
   • Ability to work well with others
   • Organizational skills (ability to handle multiple tasks, time management)
   • Participation in class, campus and outside organizations
   • Participation in AWS Student and Section activities
   • General Background information
   • Career Objectives
4. Transcript
5. Statement of Unmet Financial Need
6.  Verification of Enrollment

Please note: Recipients will be asked to submit a photograph for publicity purposes.