Learn more about the scholarships and grants supported by the AWS Foundation, as well as how to apply.
GRANTS
FUELING THE WELDING WORKFORCE
FUELING THE WELDING WORKFORCE
The AWS Foundation offers several grant programs to support welding education and training programs. These grants aim to provide funding for projects that promote the growth and advancement of the welding industry.
GRANTS IMPACT
Grant Categories
The AWS Foundation is dedicated to building the welding workforce by providing grant funding to secondary and post-secondary welder training facilities that seek to enhance and improve their welding education programs.
Welding Workforce Grant
Grants up to $25,000 are available for secondary and post-secondary education/training institutions to enhance and improve welding programs resulting in an increase in the number of welding graduates and/or the number of graduates successfully placed in welding or welding-related jobs.
Light A Spark Grant
Miller®, Bechtel Group Foundation, and the AWS Foundation have partnered to establish the Light a Spark Grant. This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to introduce welding into a high school Ag-Ed Program, STEM program, Career and Technical Education Class, or Practical Skills Course.
Detroit Section Grant
Any training program or educational institution located within the boundaries of the Detroit section are eligible to apply for this $15,000 grant.
Mobile Section Grant
Any training program or educational institution located within the boundaries of the Mobile section are eligible to apply for this $5,000 grant.