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Scholarship Recipients

The AWS Foundation would like to congratulate the applicants who received a scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. We hope your award will allow you to continue to be successful in school, and in your future endeavors.

We would also like to thank the applicants who didn’t receive a scholarship for applying. If you didn’t receive a scholarship this year, please continue to apply. AWS, along with its sections, districts, individuals and other groups will always be committed promoting welding education and encouraging students to pursue their passion for welding.

Below, you will find a list to photos and quotes from many of this year’s National, District, and Section Named scholarship recipients.

A more comprehensive listing of the 2017-18 Scholarship Recipients follows. If you have any questions about a particular scholarship, please visit the Scholarship page for more information.

2017-18 Scholarship Recipients Photos and Quotes

2017-18 National Scholarship Recipients

For more information about National Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the National Scholarships page.

Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by the Adkins Family.
	Daniel Jacintho Montana Tech of the University of Montana - Engineering, Welding Option
Airgas-Jerry Baker Scholarship Award sponsored by Airgas to honor Jerry Baker, a long-time employee of Airgas.
	Ty Lattimore Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Airgas-Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Airgas in memory of devoted employee Terry Jarvis.
	Nicholas Horton Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Air Products Women in Gases and Welding Scholarship Award sponsored by Air Products for an exceptional female student.
	Leah Clifton LeTourneau University - Materials Joining Engineering
Arsham Amirikian Engineering Scholarship Award sponsored Richard Amirikian and Joyce Harrison in memory of their father, Arsham Amirikian.
	Justin Wolfram Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Donald J. Beneteau Scholarship Award sponsored by Centerline Welding Products for a student pursuing a four year degree in welding or related.
	Erin Beaver Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bovie for students at The Ohio State University.
	Emily Flitcraft The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering
D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Bovie for students pursuing an Associate's degree in welding.
	Haley Cohen SUNY College of Technology at Delhi - Welding
Edward J. Brady Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by ESAB Welding & Cutting Products and D. Fred Bovie, retired president of Alloy Rods, in honor and recognition of Ed Brady, founder of Alloy Rods.
	Troy Bearden Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Brothers to provide educational opportunities to a student pursuing a four-year degree in welding or related curriculum.
	Heather Gadomski Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Art Kleppen – CK Worldwide Scholarships Award sponsored by Mr. Kleppen and CK Worldwide.
	Andrew Adams John C. Calhoun State Community College - Welding Logan Potts East Mississippi Community College - Welding
Barbara and Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarships Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Couch and Hypertherm to provide assistance to students pursuing a two or four year degree in the welding or cutting fields, including mechanical, software, process and electrical engineering.
	Corey Cox The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering Eliana Mellott Rochester Institute of Technology - Software Engineering
Deere and Company Scholarships Award sponsored by John Deere and Company to promote Welding Engineering as a field of study and career, support the diversity of Welding Engineering graduates, and promote John Deere as an excellent employer of Welding Engineers.
	Katya Pechacek Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Wyatt Peters Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products Endowed Scholarship Award sponsored by ESAB Welding & Cutting Products for students in the welding program at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology.
	Joseph Rogers Florence-Darlington Technical College - Welding
Donald F. Hastings Scholarship Award sponsored by The Lincoln Electric Foundation, in honor and recognition of Don Hastings, retired CEO of The Lincoln Electric Company.
	Cheyenne Kelly Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Donald and Shirley Hastings Scholarship Award sponsored by Don and Shirley Hastings and family, to promote higher education in welding.
	Austin Butler Brigham Young University-Idaho - Welding Engineering Technology
William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by Robb F. Howell and Deborah H. Kurd, in memory of their father, William B. Howell.
	Bryce Canada Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Thomas J. Landon Endowed Scholarship Award sponsored by Chicago Bridge and Iron Company to honor Mr. Landon.
	Ryan Fitzgerald LeTourneau University - Materials Joining Engineering
John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by The Lincoln Electric Foundation, in memory of John C. Lincoln, founder of the Lincoln Electric Company.
	Jessica Logue Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan Schoalrship Award sponsored by Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan.
	Zachary Courtright The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarships Award sponsored by Miller Electric Mfg. Co. to provide financial assistance to those individuals interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering technology or welding engineering.
	Isaac Luther The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering Eric Vetter Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Miller Electric World Skills Competition Scholarship
	Alex Pazkowski Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University Andrew Cardin Southern New Hampshire University
Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarships Award sponsored by Mr. Oyler for a student in a technical school or community college in New Mexico or Pennsylvania.
	Tracy Madrid Central New Mexico Community College - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology Matthew Smolko Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Robert G. and Annette H. Pali Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Pali for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, or science related to math, physics, or chemistry.
	Ian Reiman LeTourneau University - Materials Joining Engineering
Past Presidents Scholarship Award sponsored by AWS and its past presidents.
	Alex Barlow Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship Award sponsored by Robert L. Peaslee and the AWS Detroit Brazing and Soldering Division.
	Kyle Bear Pennsylvania State University–DuBois - General Engineering
Praxair International Scholarship Award sponsored by Praxair of Canada to recognize superior leadership abilities in a welding student.
	Michael Oldroyd-Costello Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarships Award sponsored Mr. and Mrs. Rice for an outstanding female student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, welding and fabrication engineering technology, materials joining, or materials joining engineering technology.
	Ashlyn Childs Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology Tylah Fortson The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering
RWMA Scholarship Award sponsored by RWMA for a student interested in pursuing a career in welding engineering with an emphasis in resistance welding.
	Gibson Heckert Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology Michael Stotts The Ohio State University - Welding Engineering
Richard J. Seif Technical Sales and Marketing Scholarships Award sponsored by Mr. Seif for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business with a sales or marketing emphasis.
	Alex Draheim Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
John M. Stropki Scholarships Award sponsored by Mr. Stropki for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in welding engineering, or related, or a science major.
	Jason Downie Cleveland State University - Mechanical Engineering Jordan Perrin University of Cincinnati - Mechanical Engineering Michael Sorine The Ohio State University - Chemical Engineering Greg Smith Weber State University - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
John M. Stropki (STEM) Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. Stropki for a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in teaching of a STEM subject.
	Ashley Jones Eastern Michigan University - Technology Management
Samuel Thomas Family, Welding Endowed National Scholarship Award sponsored Mr. and Mrs. Thomas for a student enrolled in a Bachelor of Science welding related engineering program such as welding engineering, materials joining, welding engineering technology, materials joining technology, or metallurgy.
	Nathaniel Lyon Pennsylvania College of Technology - Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Victor Technologies Award for Excellence in Cutting and Welding Award sponsored by Victor Technologies.
	Richard Little Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Victor Technologies Cutting and Welding Scholarship Award sponsored by Victor Technologies.
	Garrett Lindgren Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Robert W. White, Sr. Scholarship Sponsored by JANDA Corporation to honor Mr. White, Sr.
	August Schmiedeknecht Ferris State University - Welding Engineering Technology
Ron Whitman Scholarship This scholarship is sponsored by ARC Specialties to honor Mr. Whitman, and is for a student at LeTourneau University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Materials Joining Engineering.
	Nicholas Henry LeTourneau University - Matierials Joining Engineering

2017-18 Educators Scholarships Recipients

For more information about Educator Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the Educator Scholarships page.

National Educators Scholarships

Earl C. Lipphardt Educators Scholarship
	Travis Crate – Clarion University
William (Bill) Kielhorn Educators Scholarships
	Basil Wilber – Capella University
Timothy Turner Educators Scholarship
	Melissa Stegall – California Polytechnic State University
Jackson Safety Scholarships
	Eric Pope – Northern Arizona University

District Educators Scholarships

District #2 Educators Scholarship
	Harry Graham – Temple University
District #3 Educators Scholarship
	Bradley Brandmeir – Welder Training & Testing Institute
District #4 Educators Scholarship
	Zebadiah Downey
District #5 Educators Scholarship
	Ray Thomas
District #6 Educators Scholarship
	Joshua Padlick
District #8 Educators Scholarship
	David Porter
District #9 Educators Scholarship
	Jeremy Whittemore – AWS Seminar
District #10 Educators Scholarship
	Travis Crate – Clarion University
District #11 Educators Scholarship
	Ashley Jones – Eastern Michigan University
District #12 Educators Scholarship
	Basil Wilber – Capella University
District #13 Educators Scholarship
	Kristine Christensen – Moraine Valley Community College
District #15 Educators Scholarship
	Jay Gerdin
District #16 Educators Scholarship
	Samantha Flynn – Metropolitan Community College
District #18 Educators Scholarship
	Cornelio Ontiveros
District #20 Educators Scholarship
	Christopher Ingram – AWS Seminar
District #21 Educators Scholarship
	Eric Pope – Northern Arizona University
District #22 Educators Scholarship
	Melissa Stegall – California Polytechnic State University

2017-18 Welder Workforce endowments Recipients

Sky Cylinder Testing Scholarship Award sponsored by Sky Cylinder Testing for a student at Ivy Tech-Evansville.
	Jessica Emge Ivy Tech Community College-Evansville – Welding Technology
Welders Supply Co. Scholarship Award sponsored by Welders Supply Co. for a student at Blackhawk Technical College.
	Hunter Steadman Blackhawk Technical College – Welding Loren Vernon Blackhawk Technical College – Welding

2017-18 District Scholarships Recipients

For more information about District Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the District Scholarships page.

In its commitment to improve America’s productivity, the AWS Foundation provides funding assistance to help students wishing to pursue vocational, community college, or a degree program in a welding or related field of study. Scholarship recipients are selected annually at AWS District Conferences.

The students who will receive awards granted this year through the AWS Foundation are as follows:

District 1
	Clayton Carroll – Maine Maritime Academy Haley D. Cohen – SUNY College of Technology Kelsey Strong Cordy – New England Institute of Technology Brendan Glass – Maine Maritime Academy Zachary Wayne Holbrook – Maritime Academy Grant Lufkin – Maine Maritime Academy Cameron Slayton – Advanced Welding Institute
Distirct 2
	Daniel Ewing Filippelli – Pennsylvania College of Technology Heather Lynn Gadomski – Pennsylvania College of Technology Michael Oldroyd-Costello – Pennsylvania College of Technology Kobi B. Ruark – Pennsylvania College of Technology Cole Smith – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
District 3
	Alex Maurice Barlow – Pennsylvania College of Technology Erin Beaver – Pennsylvania College of Technology Austin Levi Diehl – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Caleb Ginder – Pennsylvania College of Technology Jessica Lee Logue – Pennsylvania College of Technology Nathaniel Henry Lyon – Pennsylvania College of Technology Jordan Mann – Pennsylvania College of Technology Jonathan Douglas Scheidhauer* – Pennsylvania College of Technology Cody Lake Snyder – Pennsylvania College of Technology Brian Edward Whelan – Pennsylvania College of Technology
District 4
	Branden Michael Andrade – Pennsylvania State University Garrett Corneliussen – Pennsylvania College of Technology Dayton D. Fennell – Wayne Community College Dalton David Fishel – Tulsa Welding School Morgan Stubbs – J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
District 5
	Peterson Joseph – ECPI University Patrick James Maher – Santa Fe College Isaac Ortega – Aviation Institute of Maintenance Dominick O. Trimble – Florida Gateway College Jordan Werner – Valencia Community College
District 6
	Jakendra Evelyn Bender – Alfred State SUNY College of Technology Clayton S. Greenlief – Alfred State SUNY College of Technology Katya Pechacek – Pennsylvania College of Technology Ian Reiman – LeTourneau University
District 7
	Justin Allan Dawn – Hobart Welding Institute of Technology Jarod Fullard – Hobart Welding Institute of Technology Griffin Karl Goldenbagen – Ohio State University Gibson Heckert – Ferris State University Jason Huntimer – Gateway Community and Technical College Joseph Michael Studley – Ohio State University Drew Thompson – Hobart Welding Institute of Technology Eric M. Vetter* – Ferris State University
Distirct 8
	Andrew Wilson Adams – John C. Calhoun State Community College Martin J. Dickey – LeTourneau University Robert Edward Dunlop – Northeast State Technical Community College Trevor Leon Hines – Northwest Shoals Community College Patience Roberts Hylton – Tennessee College of Applied Technology Charlton Ross Lester – George C. Wallace State Community College Michael Chris Lippincott – Wallace State Community College Colby Andrew Million – C. Wallace State Community College Dillon Thomas Norris Kurtis Luke Odom – East Mississippi Community College Logan Vance Potts – Mississippi Community College Govanni Anthony Sanchez – George C. Wallace State Community College Darrell Wilkey – International Diving Institute
District 9
	Rhodrick Leon Augustus – Baton Rouge Community College Richard Jackson Conn, II – Central Alabama Community College Joshua Heathcock – Southern University and A&M College Joshua Louis Klein – Pensacola Junior College William B. Lamperez – Ohio State University Philip Nassar – Bishop State Community College Alana Brooke Striblin – West Georgia Technical College Justin Wynn – Coastal Alabama Community College
District 10
	Zachary Courtright – Ohio State University Riley Hajec – Lincoln Electric Welding School Benjamin Aaron Middleton – Pennsylvania College of Technology Stephanie Margaret Puckly – Pennsylvania State University Jonathan Douglas Scheidhauer* – Pennsylvania College of Technology Gabriel Stein – Pennsylvania College of Technology
District 11
	Troy Bearden – Ferris State University Leah Clifton – LeTourneau University Zachary M. Horton – Ferris State University Erin Elizabeth Lalinsky – Ferris State University CodyLee Charles Turrell – Ferris State University Eric M. Vetter* – Ferris State University
District 12
	Elizabeth Ann Bryant – Milwaukee Area Technical College Alex Draheim – Ferris State University Joshua Michael Hastreiter – Advanced Welding Institute Richard Arthur Little – Ferris State University Gabe C. Meyer – Ferris State University Vincent Michael Ponti – Madison Area Technical College John Rappette – Ferris State University Dylan Ronald Rosenthal – Advanced Welding Institute Samuel Abraham Spink – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Mark Stojanovic – Milwaukee Area Technical College Steven Thomas Thoresen, Jr. – Ferris State University Helton Vandenbush – Milwaukee School of Engineering Blaine Walter Wisniewski – Milwaukee Area Technical College Brandon Robert Wright – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
District 13
	Clifford Lee Aldrich – Rock Valley College Brett Allpow – Ferris State University Thorbjorn W. Haveman – College of DuPage Cassandra Machen – Ferris State University Christian Megna – Ferris State University Erin Michele Meyers – Moraine Valley Community College Anthony George Miserda – State University Brandon Swanson – College of DuPage James Witkowski – Ferris State University
District 14
	Wyatt Amos Baldwin – Missouri Welding Institute Alec Beard – Summerset Community College Nathan Bearden – Kentucky Welding Institute Brian James Favier – Ferris State University
District 15
	Timothy Allen Baysinger – Chippewa Valley Technical College Caleb Bellig – North Dakota State College of Science Matthew Devin Dusek – Bismarck State College Ross Rein – Chippewa Valley Technical College Logan James Stockamp – Anoka Technical College Victoria Margaret Vesely – Central Lakes College
District 16
	David Guillermo Aguilar – Des Moines Area Community College Charles Josef Aman – Southeast Community College Devon Wayne Berrios – Southeast Technical Institute Mitchell R. Camilletti – Washburn University Kevin Corcoran – Metropolitan Community College Ryan Fitzgerald – LeTourneau University Samuel P. Haines – Southeast Community College Darin James – South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Ashley Hughes Raymond – Metropolitan Community College
District 17
	Jamar A. Hill – Hill College Blaine Hipp – Arkansas State University Steven Marc Jones – Tulsa Welding School Steven Monroe – Tarrant County College
District 18
	Rachel Lea Brister – Lamar Institute of Technology Anthony Ginanni – New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Nicholas Aaron Henry – LeTourneau University Jacqueline R. McGill – Lone Star College Luis M. Martinez – El Paso Community College Ginger Louise Plummer – New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Joshua Rupert – LeTourneau University Armando Zavala
District 19
	Karsten M. Anderson – Colorado School of Mines Christopher Aaron McGowen – Clover Park Technical College Ryan McGuire – Ohio State University Brandon Shawn Rose – Grays Harbor College Lindsey Westcott – UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia
District 20
	Joshua Quincy Burns – Pikes Peak Community College Sydney Nicole Houghton – Pueblo Community College Brody Scott Oliver – Colorado School of Mines Zachary E. Sanders – Brigham Young University Treven Sandoval – Pueblo Community College Gregory James Smith – Weber State University Gage Spears – Brigham Young University Chantel Lynn Steele – San Juan College Kaylie Adrianne Steele – San Juan College Colby Winchester – Casper College
District 21
	Daniel Alfield Boyer – Cochise College Dominic Duncan – Central Arizona College Austin Kishpaugh – Mesa Community College Bryan E. Lara – Ohio State University John Patrick McKibben – Long Beach City College Danyelle J. Potter – Orange Coast College Lavelle Curtis Scott – Gateway Community College Hope Struse – Cochise College Brock Robert Witt – Mesa Community College
District 22
	Scott Bartholomew – Laney College Aaron Douglas Bonds – Laney College Richard V. Brutski – American River College Skyler Bradham – Sierra College Ezra Ellis, Jr. – National University Polytechnic Institute Andrew J. Ferneau – Sierra College Turrone George – American River College Harold Thomas Greathouse III – Laney College Jade Marie Larson-Iacovino – Sierra College Evan Michaels Lyons – Sierra College Miriam Noble – Sierra College Elizabeth Regan – American River College Dominica Rohozinski – Laney College Arturo Serrano – Laney College Maximilian Winkle – Laney College

* Indicates recipients for more than one District

2017-18 Section Named Scholarships Recipients

For more information about Section Named Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the District Named and Section Named Scholarships page.

Section Named Scholarships

John Angers – Acadiana Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Acadiana Section to honor Mr. Angers.
	Keon Thomas South Louisiana Community College – Precision Trades Welding
Charles Lewis, Jr. – AWS Acadiana Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Acadiana Section to honor Mr. Lewis.
	Dustin Hollahan South Louisiana Community College – Precision Trades-Welding
Alberta Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Alberta Section.
	Yashar Ganjehanzabi SAIT Polytechnic ‐ Welding Engineering Technology Jarret Johner SAIT Polytechnic ‐ Welding Engineering Technology Paolo Kristian Panis Northern Alberta Institute of Technology ‐ Material Engineering Technology Ying Wang University of Alberta ‐ Welding Engineering
AWS Arizona Section Hall of Knowledge Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Arizona Section.
	Hope Struse Cochise College – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Baton Rouge Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Baton Rouge Section.
	Joshua Heathcock Southern University & A&M College – Mechanical Engineer William Lamperez The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
O.J. Templet - Baton Rouge Section Scholarship Award sponsored by BR Welding Supply and other donors in memory of Mr. Templet.
	Anthony Blakeney Southeastern Louisiana University – Ph.D. Education
Seabury Waring - Boston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Boston Section.
	Haley Cohen SUNY College of Technology at Delhi – Welding
Central Valley-California Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Central Valley Section.
	Patrick Michels College of the Sequoias – Welding Engineering Technology
Chattanooga Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the AWS Chattanooga Section.
	Logan Livesay TCAT Crossville – Welding Shawn McCann TCAT Crossville – Welding Technology Cade Varney TCAT Crossville – Welding Michael York Tulsa Welding School – Welding
Chicago Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Chicago Section.
	Thorbjorn Haveman College of DuPage – Welding Erin Meyers Moraine Valley Community College – Welding
Columbus Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Columbus Section.
	Kaitlin Davis Hobart Institute of Welding Technology – Welding Colten Didion Tulsa Welding School – Professional Welder Emily Flitcraft The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering Caleb Llaneza The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering Isaac Luther The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
Colorado Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the AWS Colorado Section.
	Zachary Bobo Lincoln College of Technology – Welding Engineering Technology Aaron Ettner Northeastern Junior College – Welding Cheryl Hawk Colorado School of Mines – Metallurgy Jacob Howard Red Rocks Community College – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Nicholas McCurry Northeastern Junior College – Welding Brody S. Oliver Colorado School of Mines – Materials Science and Engineering
B. W. Bain and D. A. Nicholas Scholarship Fund Award sponsored by the AWS Cumberland Valley Section to honor Mr. Bain and Mr. Nicholas.
	Robert McMullen Harrisburg Area Community College – Engineering
Detroit Section Scholarships Awards sponsored by the AWS Detroit Section.
	Troy Bearden Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Joel Beckham LeTourneau University – Materials Joining Dalton Benner Monroe County Community College – Welding Engineering Technology Cory Biltz Pennsylvania College of Technology – Management & Organizational Leadership Andrew Blalock Washtenaw Community College – Welding John Campbell Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Maria Cantin Washtenaw Community College – Welding Joseph Carney Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Leah Clifton LeTourneau University – Materials Joining Engineering Jacob Cobb Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Keagan Cottick Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Alex Draheim Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Brian Favier Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Michael Fox Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Brian Hitts Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Nicholas Horton Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Zachary Horton Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Susannah Kimberly St. Clair Community College – Weld Art Michael Kreuzer Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Ty Lattimore (Robert L. Wilcox District Award) Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Garrett Lindgren Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Christian Megna Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Zeke Miller Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Randi Nord Oakland Community College – Welding Lindsay Nye Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Bret Parks Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Raymond Pippin Northern Michigan University – Mechanical Engineering Jeffery Revard Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Michelle Riley (James W. Mitchell Scholarship) Schoolcraft College – Welding/Metallurgy Katherine Russell Michigan Technological University – Materials Science Engineering Ian Schwenke Washtenaw Community College – Welding Thomas Vaughn Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Sean Walkowski Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Justin Wolfram Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Levi Woods Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Joshua Zuckerman-Erd Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
Amos and Marilyn Winsand – Detroit Section Scholarship Award sponsored by Amos and Marilyn Winsand and the AWS Detroit Section.
	CodyLee Turrell Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
Lone Star - Black Gold Scholarship Award sponsored by the East Texas Section.
	Dakota Alexander Tyler Junior College – Welding Technology
Greater Huntsville Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Greater Huntsville Section.
	Trevor Hines Northwest Shoals Community College – Welding
Rayburn Johnson - Greater Huntsville Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Greater Huntsville Section to honor Rayburn Johnson.
	Andrew Adams John C. Calhoun State Community College – Welding
Jerry Hope Scholarship Award sponsored by Sections from District 19.
	Karsten Anderson Colorado School of Mines – Welding Engineering Ryan McGuire Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
Houston Section Spirit of Welding Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Houston Section.
	Tyler Farley Lone Star College – Inspection Technology
Dennis K. and Robin Eck –Houston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by Dennis Eck for students in the Houston area.
	Andrew Franke Texas State Technical College – Welding
George Kampschafer – Houston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Houston Section to honor George Kampschafer.
	No recipient for 2017–2018.
Dr. Daryl Morgan – Houston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Houston Section to honor Dr. Morgan.
	Joshua Rupert LeTourneau University – Materials Joining Engineering
Ronald Theiss – Houston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Houston Section and the Theiss family.
	Dakota Akins Tulsa Welding School – Welding
Ron Van Arsdale – Houston Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Houston Section to honor Ronald Van Arsdale.
	Jacqueline McGill Lone Star College – Inspection Technology Specialization
Idaho/Montana Section Named Scholarship Awards sponsored by the Idaho/Montana Section for students in their Section.
	Austin Butler Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Daniel Jacintho Montana Tech of the University of Montana – Welding Engineering Technology Mike Lynn Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Jacob Maughan Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Zachary Sanders Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Trevor Shepherd Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Gage Spears Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology
Dale & Marolyn Mortensen – Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Idaho/Montana Section to honor Mr. & Mrs. Mortensen.
	Jacob Maughan Brigham Young University-Idaho – Welding Engineering Technology Katie McCormick Helena College-University of Montana – Welding
Paul O'Leary Memorial - Idaho Montana Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Idaho/Montana Section to honor Paul O’Leary.
	Daniel Jacintho Montana Tech of the University of Montana – Welding Engineering Technology
Brant Family - Indiana Oxygen Scholarship Award sponsored by the Brant Family and Indiana Oxygen for an Indiana student.
	Jacob Speckman Hobart Institute of Welding Technology – Combination, Structural & Pipe Welding
Indiana Section/Bob Richwine Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Indiana Section to honor Mr. Richwine.
	Michael Boe Ivy Tech Community College – Industrial Technology Jacob Speckman Hobart Institute of Welding Technology – Combination, Structural & Pipe Welding
Iowa Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Iowa Section.
	Samuel Haines Southeast Community College – Welding
David Landon - Iowa Section Scholarship This scholarship is to enable young welders to develop and refine their abilities through education and to aid them in their efforts to accomplish extraordinary things.
	Nathan Boldt Des Moines Area Community College – Welding
Lancaster Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the AWS Lancaster Section.
	Nathaniel Lyon Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Lehigh Valley Professor Robert D. Stout Scholarships Award sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Section to honor Dr. Stout.
	Jessica Logue Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Gene Lawson and George Rolla Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the AWS Los Angeles-Inland Empire Section to honor Mr. Lawson and Mr. Rolla.
	Alec Solano Don Bosco Technical Institute – Underwater Welding
Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the AWS Los Angeles-Inland Empire Section.
	Alec Solano Advanced Weldtec, Inc. – Underwater Welding
John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Milwaukee Section and friends and family of Mr. Hinrichs.
	Leah Clifton LeTourneau University – Materials Joining Engineering Alex Draheim Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Austin Fesler Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Garrett Lindgren Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Daniella Morris The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
Paul 'Jerry' Betts Scholarships (Mobile Section) Award sponsored by the AWS Mobile Section to honor Mr. Betts.
	Joshua Klein Pensacola State College – Welding
Eleanor Ezell Honorary Scholarship (Mobile Section) Award sponsored by the AWS Mobile Section to honor Ms. Ezell.
	Michael Lipford Tom P. Haney Technical Center – Welding Technology
William H. Harrison, Jr., Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section) Award sponsored by the AWS Mobile Section to honor Mr. Harrison.
	Kevin Masterson II The University of Alabama – Mechanical Engineering
Ronald C. and Joyce Pierce - Mobile Section Scholarships Award sponsored by Joyce A. Pierce and Ronald C. Pierce, AWS Past President.
	Kolton Lehman University of South Alabama &nDash; Mechanical Engineering Matthew McCall Mississippi State University – Software Engineering
Stephen F. Carlisle Scholarship (Mobile Section) Award sponsored by the AWS Mobile Section to honor Mr. Carlisle.
	Eddysbel Garrido Alabama Pipe Welders Academy – Pipe Welding David Harkey Pensacola State College – Welding Technology Nathaniel Scott Alabama Pipe Welders Academy – Pipe Welding
Leo D. Veal Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section) Award sponsored by the AWS Mobile Section to honor Mr. Veal.
	Philip Nassar Bishop State Community College – Welding
Nebraska Section - Monty Rodgers Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Nebraska Section to honor Mr. Rodgers.
	Kevin Corcoran Metropolitan Community College – Welding
Nashville Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Nashville Section.
	Garrett Eberly TCAT-Crossville – Welding & Pipe Fitting Technology
New Mexico Section 75 Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS New Mexico Section.
	Joris Hochanadel Colorado School of Mines – Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Andrew McKinley Central New Mexico Community College – Welding Technology
New Mexico Section 75 Bauman Industrial Laboratories Scholarship Award sponsored by Bauman Industrial Labs for a student in New Mexico Section 75.
	Spencer McLain Central New Mexico Community College – Welding Technology
Al and Pat Fleury Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. Fleury.
	Joshua Granda Triangle Tech Inc. – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
North Central Florida Section Scholarship Fund Award sponsored by the AWS North Central Florida Section.
	Marco Raya Valencia College – Welding
Tim Hatten Memorial CWI Scholarship Award sponsored by the North Texas to honor Mr. Hatten.
	Logan Beans American Welding Society – CWI
Northwest Section - Mace Harris Scholarship Award sponsored by the Northwest Section 019 to honor Mr. Harris.
	Ross Rein Chippewa Valley Technical College – Welding
Northwest Secton/Mike Albers Production Engineering Scholarship Award sponsored by the Northwest Section 019 to honor Mr. Albers.
	Logan Stockamp Anoka Technical College – Welding
Northwest Section - Mike Hanson & Bob Sands Scholarship Award sponsored by the Northwest Section 019 to honor Mr. Hanson and Mr. Sands.
	Timothy Baysinger Chippewa Valley Technical College – Welding Engineering Technology
Philadelphia Section Scholarship Sponsored by the AWS Philadelphia Section.
	Daniel Filippelli Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Heather Gadomski Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology Johnathan Getty Drexel University – PSE&G Nuclear Tech
Praxair Limited Scholarship Award sponsored by Praxair to support to welding and metal fabrication students as they prepare for rewarding careers in the industries and communities served.
	Cleveland Bryan Lara – Ohio State University Tyler Olson – Lincoln Electric Welding School Detroit Alexander Neal – Macomb Community College Fox Valley Zachary Anklam – Advanced Welding Institute Olivia Arreola – Fox Valley Technical College Houston Nicholas Henry – LeTourneau University Kansas City Ashley Raymond – Metropolitan Community College Long Beach/Orange County Bryan Lara – The Ohio State University Miles Woolery – Long Beach City College Los Angeles/Inland Empire Erik Langarica – Los Angeles Trade-Technical College Bernardo Martinez – Los Angeles Trade-Technical College North Carolina Jeannette Low – Wake Technical Community College (Triangle) North Texas (Dallas) Jose Bermudez – Texas A&M University Portland Jarod Kennedy – Clark College Ryan Sunderlin – Clark College Tulsa Chase Barrow – Oklahoma State University Utah (Salt Lake City) Christina Noinaj – Salt Lake Community College Gregory Smith – Weber State University
Puget Sound Chuck Daily Scholarship Award sponsored by the Puget Sound Section to honor Mr. Daily.
	Ryan McGuire The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
Reading Section Millennium Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Reading Section.
	Kyle W. Machamer Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Hil Bax Scholarship Award sponsored by the St. Louis Section to honor Hil Bax.
	Ezekiel Baskerville Vatterott College – Welding
Garner Kimbrell - AWS St. Louis Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the St. Louis Section to honor Mr. Kimbrall.
	Corvie Hill Vatterott College – Combination Welding
Dale Flood – Sacramento Section Scholarship Award sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Flood.
	Eric Peterson Sierra College – Welding Keegin Wood American River College – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
Tri-Tool, Inc. – Sacramento Section Scholarship Award sponsored by Tri-Tool and the Sacramento Section.
	Daniel Keithley Sierra College – Welding Mindy Mesec Sierra College – Nondestructive Testing
Saginaw Valley Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Saginaw Valley Section.
	Nicholas Berchert Ferris State University – Welding Keagan Cottick Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
San Francisco Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the San Francisco Section for a student in their Section.
	Sean Pasley Laney College – Welding
Louis DeFreitas - Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship Award sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Section in recognition of Lou DeFreitas.
	Ryan Boyd American River College – Welding Rebecca Cantaberry Sierra College – Welding Alicia Giomi Sierra College – Welding
David Pearl Jr. Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS South Florida Section to honor Mr. Pearl.
	Andres Cowley Florida State University – Civil Engineering
H.D. Rivere Scholarship (South Florida Section) Sponsored by the South Florida Section to honor Mr. Rivere.
	Andrew Haeffner Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Robotic Engineering Brett Haeffner Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Robotic Engineering
Pat Wagner - Southeast Nebraska Section Scholarships Award sponsored by the Southeast Nebraska Section to honor Pat Wagner.
	Joshua Hornung Southeast Community College – Welding Corbett Steele Southeast Community College – Welding
WELSCO Stephen E. Harrison Memorial Scholarship Award sponsored by WELSCO in memory of Mr. Harrison.
	Nicholas Walters Arkansas Welding Academy – Welding
Aim High – Jerry Clay Scholarship Award sponsored by Ms. Toni Clay.
	Richard Little Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Cassandra Machen Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Levi Woods Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
Apex Controls – Bernie TeBos Scholarship Award sponsored by Apex Controls.
	John Rappette Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
Dietrich and Betty Roth Scholarship Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Roth for students in the West Michigan Section.
	Eric Vetter Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
James Koster Scholarship Award sponsored by the West Michigan Section to honor James Koster.
	Gibson Heckert Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
RoMan Manufacturing Scholarship (West Michigan) Award sponsored by RoMan Manufacturing for a student in Michigan.
	Justin Wolfram Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
West Michigan Section Scholarships #1 Award.
	Bryce Canada Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology August Schmiedeknecht Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Casey Urlaub Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology Kevin Volesky Delta College – Welding Engineering Technology
West Michigan Section Scholarships #2 Award sponsored by the West Michigan Section.
	Justin Smith Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
York Central PA Scholarships Award sponsored by the York Central PA Section.
	Alex Barlow Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology Heather Gadomski Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology

2017-18 District Named Scholarships Recipients

For more information about District Named Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the District Named and Section Named Scholarships page.

District Named Scholarships

District 3 Scholarship Sponsored by the former AWS Baltimore Section.
	Jessica Logue Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Shirley Bollinger - District 3 Scholarship Sponsored by ESAB, District 3, and many individual donors.
	Jessica Logue Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology Nathaniel Lyon Pennsylvania College of Technology – Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology
Ed Cable–BU G-O Systems District 7 Scholarship Award sponsored by The Cable Family and BUG-O Systems.
	Daniella Morris The Ohio State University – Welding Engineering
AWS Detroit Section, District 11 Fred Ellicott Scholarship for Arc Welding Award sponsored by AWS Detroit Section.
	Ty Lattimore Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
AWS Detroit Section, District 11 Dietrich Roth Scholarship for Resistance Welding Award sponsored by AWS Detroit Section.
	Nicholas Horton Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
District 13 Scholarship Award sponsored by AWS District 13.
	Brett Allpow Ferris State University – Welding Engineering Technology
Lynnes Welding Training Scholarship Award sponsored by Lynnes Welding Training for a student in District 15.
	Jacob Barry Lynnes Welding Training – Welding Zachary Chenze Lynnes Welding Training – Welding Michael Vasek Lynnes Welding Training – Welding
District 20 – Women of Gases & Welding Scholarship Award sponsored by the Women of Gases & Welding.
	Sydney Houghton Pueblo Community College – Welding
Nancy and Barry Carlson - District 20 Scholarship Award sponsored by Nancy and Barry Carlson for a student in District 20.
	James Rau Dawson Community College – Welding
Bob and Evelyn Schneider - District 21 Scholarship Award sponsored by Mrs. Schneider for a student in District 21, who will reflect Mr. Schneider’s beliefs.
	William Hulsey Central Arizona College – Welding Engineering Technology
District 22 Scholarship Award sponsored by the AWS Sections within District 22.
	Andy Shirk Sierra College – Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology

2017-18 Welder Training Scholarship Recipients

These scholarships are available to each District to award 10 $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing studies to be a welder.

For more information about Welder Training Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the Welder Training Scholarships page.

District 1
	Ben Brooks – Advanced Welding Institute Neil Carter – Nova Career Center Haley Cohen – State University of New York at Delhi Kelsey Cordy – New England Institute of Technology Nicholas Derosier – White Mountains Community College Eric Glidden – New England Institute of Technology Scott Johnson – Advanced Welding Institute Alex Munyon – Advanced Welding Institute Hogan Adams Ostrout – CDA Institute Nicholas Rolfe – White Mountain Community College
Distirct 2
	Brendan Asaff – Tulsa Welding School Mia Flannery – Morris County Vocational School Jennifer Wendling-Foulke – Delaware County Community College Alex Gazdalski – Morris County Vocational School DistrictMathew Hand Triangle Tech David Joachim – Morris County Vocational School District Michael Lavery – Morris County Vocational School District Gerard M. Tolson – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Wesley Trevino – Modern Welding School Russell Verdolina Elite Welder Training & Testing
District 3
	Colby Bothun – Pennsylvania College of Technology David Heffelfinger, Jr. – York County School of Technology Nicolas Henry – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Colton Herb – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Evan P. Himes – Harrisburg Area Community College Karl Machamer – Pennsylvania College of Technology Chase Snyder – Pennsylvania College of Technology Brian Turnbach – Northampton Community College Samuel Voges – Northampton Community College Shane Wallace – Northampton Community College
District 4
	William Luke Adams – Surry Community College Austin Crippen – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Will Cumming – Surry Community College Mike DeWitt – Surry Community College David Andrew Healy – Tri-County Technical College Jared Miller – Surry Community College Jared Roundy – Surry Community College Guyunia Smith – Thomas Nelson Community College Walter W. Smith, Jr. – Thomas Nelson Community College Ricky H. Swing – Davidson County Community College
District 5
	Walter Gentzel – Lanier Technical College George Hollingsworth, III – Valencia Advanced Manufacturing Nicholus Huey – Aviation Institute of Maintenance Joshua Huggins – International Diving Institute Crystal Koen – Aviation Institute of Maintenance Robert Lee – Florida State College at Jacksonville Patrick Maher – Santa Fe College Isaac Ortega Perez – Aviation Institute of Maintenance Matthew Spencer – Florida Technical College Leighton Stegmayer – Lanier Technical College
District 6
	Jakendra Bender – Alfred State College of Technology Adam Benkleman – Jamestown Community College Andrew J. Brand – Mohawk Valley Community College Hunter Brasie – Lincoln Technical Institute Sean Pearson Drum – Alfred State College of Technology Austin Echard – Institute of Medical and Business Careers Jacob Kachmar – Susquehanna County Career & Tech Center Matthew Rucco – Lincoln Electric Welding School Wyatt Wagner – Niagara County Community College Cole Yankowski – State University of New York at Delhi
District 7
	Christina Allred – Pioneer Career Center Katelyn Bachmann – Gateway Community College Michael Cochran – Community College of Allegheny Justin Ferdinand – New River Community and Technical College Anthony Fidurski – Rosedale Technical College Samuel Hidalgo – Ivy Tech Community College Lane Jacob Howell – Hobart Welding Institute Morgan Berlynn Martz – Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Holden Levi Powell – Hobart Welding Institute Elizabeth Scott – Hobart Welding Institute
District 8
	Justin Douglas Booher – Northeast State Community College Christian Fulcher – East Mississippi Community College Damon Fulcher – East Mississippi Community College Joshua Gardenhire – Chattanooga State Community College Landon Gentry – Northeast State Community College Brandon Hankins – Tennessee College of Applied Technology Austin Lacy – Georgia Trade School Tate Price – Tennessee College of Applied Technology Jason Sanford – Wallace State Community College Coleman Shivers – Wallace State Community College
District 9
	Christopher Carden – Haney Technical Center Richard Conn II – Central Alabama Community College Ashley Jackson – Haney Technical Center Stephen Earl Hall – Jefferson State Community College Ashley Jackson – Haney Technical Center Benjamin Lee – West Georgia Technical College Nicholas McGlynn – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Jeffrey T. O’Neil – Jefferson State Community College Michael Payne – Jefferson State Community College Terence Sanders – Shelton State Community College John Philip Skinner – Jefferson State Community College
District 10
	Jeremy Carlson – Pennsylvania College of Technology Bryan Chase – Institute of Welding Kody Cropp – Laurel Technical Institute James H. Gravley III – Lincoln Electric Welding School Riley Hajec – Lincoln Electric Welding School Erika Krakowski – Polaris Career Center Michael Malloy – Polaris Career Center Bennet Podlogar – Lincoln Electric Welding School Gabriel Stein – Pennsylvania College of Technology Jesse Tomczak – Lincoln Electric Welding School
District 11
	Logan Born – Delta College Dalton Bradley – Northwestern Michigan College Alexander Cholmakjian – Washtenaw Community College Terry Clarke – Lansing Community College Jacob Dittemore – Owens Community College Zachary Dominique – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Armand Dulin – Muskegon Community College Allen Hall – Lansing Community College Zachary Jablonski – Delta College Degan Rigby – CDA Institute
District 12
	Cary Van Aacken – Milwaukee Area Technical College Tyler Anderson – Advanced Welding Institute Olivia Arreola – Fox Valley Technical College Jamie Beals – Gogebic Community College Wyatt Block – Advanced Welding Institute Robert Combs – Blackhawk Technical College Caleb Jackson – Gogebic Community College Tanner PouPore – Bay College Ashley M. Tingley – Northeastern Technical College Jennifer Vogt – Gateway Technical College
District 13
	Kevin Arrington – Kankakee Community College Kevin Garcia – Tulsa Welding School David Goree – College of DuPage Thorbjorn Haveman – College of DuPage Erin Meyers – Moraine Valley Community College Berek Outlaw – Moraine Valley Community College Marcus Pope – Kankakee Community College Nicholas E. Powelson – Rock Valley College Michael A. Solis – Kankakee Community College David Wardynski – Kankakee Community College
District 14
	Nathan Druie Brandon – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Davina Cunningham – Vatterott College James Fath – Vatterott College Bryce Fuleki – Ivy Tech Community College Hunter Hamilton – Kentucky Welding Institute Gabriel Kamphorst – Southwestern Illinois College Jatelix Rhodes – Vatterott College Kyle J. Rosenbaum – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Alyssa Schrenker – Ivy Tech College Bradley C. Wyatt – Southwestern Illinois College
District 15
	Jessica Bauer – Lynnes Welding Training Jake Donahue – Lynnes Welding Training Preston Liescheidt – Lynnes Welding Training Phillipe Maxwell – Lynnes Welding Training Brant Naze – Lynnes Welding Training Michelle Nelson – Lynnes Welding Training Heather Oehrlein – St. Paul College Maria Peterson – Anoka Technical College Michael Vasek – Lynnes Welding Training Jacob Widdel – Lynnes Welding Training
District 16
	Charles Aman – Southeast Community College Kevin Corcoran – Metropolitan Community College Trenton Elsen – North Central Kansas Tech Makayla Flora – Southwestern Community College Garret Oeding – Hutchinson Community College Yemir Polier – Metro Community College Kristofer Smith – DMACC Southridge Center Damien Stamps – Kansas City Kansas Community College Anthony Swift – Community College Austin White – Tulsa Welding School
District 17
	Justin Beaudean – Bossier Parish Community College Ronald Brooks – Tyler Junior College Derek Caudle – Oklahoma Technical College Cheyenne Clem – Oklahoma Technical College Samuel Choi – Tarrant County College Garret Donges – Tulsa Welding School Asa Martinez – Tulsa Welding School Joshua Pennekamp – Ozarks Technical Community College Carlos Ruiz – Tyler Junior College Colton Veselka – Texas State Technical College
District 18
	Dakota Akins – Tulsa Welding School Rachel Brister – Lamar Institute of Technology Kyle Ciulla – Tulsa Welding School Karen Kahookele – Sowela Technical Community College Cheyenne Kuta – Texas State Technical College Aaron Xavier Rodriguez – Western Texas College Joseph Sachsenmeyer – South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Silder Soto – San Jacinto College Jade Toth – Tulsa Welding School
District 19
	Qiarra Conner – Renton Technical College Maria Ellinger – Columbia Basin College Ryan Kneib – Spokane Community College Maksim Kuzmin – Kenai Peninsula College Joseph P. Leicht – Spokane Community College Alan Lund – Portland Community College Katlyn Radys – Clackamas Community College Jeremy Rawley – University of Alaska Anchorage Angela P. Saenz – Perry Technical Institute Kellen Schroeder – Grays Harbor Community College
District 20
	Kyle Elliott – Pueblo Community College Hunter Glavin – Montana State University - Northern Martin Gonzalez – Aims Community College Jacob James – Eastern Wyoming College Cordell C. Joe – Navajo Technical University Colton Klunker – Salt Lake Community College Jon Lawrence – Lewis-Clark State College Kyle Morehead – Aims Community College Alanna Morganti-Carlson – Flathead Valley Community College Matthew Pfaff – Casper College
District 21
	Charles Lee Boyd, Jr. – Mohave Community College Thaddeas Lee Coleman – Cochise College Daniel Garcia – Santa Ana Community College Andrew Mills – Mohave Community College Jaime Gutierrez Montes – Summit College Daniel Pittman – Southern California Welding Training & Testing Center Alex Terrell Smith II – Summit College Calvert Smith – Pima Community College Daniel Swaine – Mesa Community College Alex Vega – Pima Community College
District 22
	Jerod Thomas Aaronnian – Butte College Timothy E. Foster – College of the Sequoias Luis Garcia – College of the Sequoias Brandon Michael Hlade – Truckee Meadows Community College Brendan O. Martin – Butte College Alex Moxley – Butte College Amanda Parker – Los Medanos College Christian Pringle – College of the Sequoias Elizabeth Regan – American River College Charles White – Los Medanos College

2016-17 International Scholarship Recipient

For more information about International Scholarships, or how to apply, please visit the International Scholarships page.

Maneel Bharadwaj
University of Tennessee - Knoxville – Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering

Scholarship Recipients