Section-Named and District-Named Scholarships : Foundation : American Welding Society

Section-Named and District-Named Scholarships

Purpose
The general purpose of the Section-Named and District Named scholarships is to promote welding education on a section and district level. They can be named after individuals who’ve helped to shape the welding industry and the American Welding Society in a significant way.

Eligibility Requirements
Each scholarship's eligibility requirements are individually listed. For more information, please view the scholarship that you are interested in or visit the section website.

Submission Deadline
The deadline to apply for Section-Named and District-Named Scholarships varies. Please review each scholarship criteria.

Application Process
To apply for a scholarship, please view the information in the list below. You can also visit the section or district website for more information.

Selection
The district or section who is offering the scholarship will decide who receives the awards.

Awards
Each scholarship has its own award, based on the fund balance.

Questions
If you have any questions about Section or District Named Scholarships, please contact your local section or district. You may also contact the AWS Foundation.

Section Named Scholarships

Acadiana Section Scholarship

Charles Lewis, Jr. – AWS Acadiana Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Acadiana Section to honor Mr. Lewis. For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Alberta Section Scholarship

For more information about the Alberta Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Arizona Section Scholarship

Arizona Section Halls of Knowledge Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals attending an accredited technical college, community college, or university with an emphasis on Welding Technology, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering studies. The student must reside in the state of Arizona.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Baton Rouge Section Scholarships

O. J. Templet Memorial - Baton Rouge Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by BR Welding Supply and other donors in memory of O.J. Templet.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Baton Rouge Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Baton Rouge Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

George and Glenda Fairbanks - Baton Rouge Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks for a student in the Baton Rouge Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Boston Section Scholarship

Seabury Waring Section Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the Boston Section. If you’re interested in applying, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Central Arkansas Scholarship

Central Arkansas Section Scholarships
This Scholarship was established in 2016 by the Central Arkansas Section of the American Welding Society.
The Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals attending an accredited Technical College, Community College, or University with an emphasis on Welding and Cutting applications or studies.
Click here to download the scholarship information.
To apply, visit Scholarship Application System.
WELSCO Stephen E. Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by WELSCO to honor Mr. Stephen E. Harrison, 3rd generation owner of WELSCO. This scholarship is for a full time student with a 2.8 GPA overall, and a 3.0 GPA in welding courses at a Vo-Tech school. The student must be pursuing a degree in welding. Financial need is not required but priority will be given to those students who exhibit a financial need. Applicant must attend the Vo-Tech school in Arkansas, be a US citizen, and priority will be given to students who have lived in Arkansas for more than one year. The scholarship award is paid directly to the school for tuition and books.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Central Louisiana Section Scholarship

Central Louisiana Section 509 HJ Greer Memorial Scholarship
Henry James Greer was born on June 13, 1925. Henry began welding at the age of 16, instructed by his uncle, Barney Greer. He served in World War II as a Tank Sergeant the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Italy for the duration of his service, and was honorably discharged after the war was over in 1945. He returned to the workforce shortly after coming home.
He owned his own welding & machine shop – Greer’s Welding Service. His main contribution was to the educational field where he worked as a welding instructor at the Alexandria Trade School from 1967 – 1980. During his tenure as welding instructor, he influenced and guided many young, ambitious students. Many went on to become successful business owners, welders, instructors, and active members within their local American Welding Society sections. His students affectionately called him “the old man” or simply “HJ.” He resided in the Central Louisiana area until his death on January 25, 2013.
Because of H. J. Greer’s passion for welding, his enthusiastic approach to training, and the impact that he made within the Central Louisiana area, the AWS Central Louisiana Section 509 has elected to name their scholarship after this significant individual.
The Central Louisiana Section is seeking to endow this scholarship as an opportunity to further the mission of the American Welding Society’s mission statement to advance the science, technology, and the application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes worldwide. As in the case of H.J. Greer, a single individual can have a resounding effect on the lives of many. For this reason, we endow this scholarship.
This scholarship is for a student pursuing studies in welding. They should be highly motivated, willing to learn, and at the end of their career be willing to pass their knowledge to a younger generation. The student must have an overall GPA of 2.8, be enrolled full time, be a US citizen and reside in the state of Louisiana. Proof of financial need is not required.
If you’re interested in applying, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Central Mass/RI Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Central Massachusetts/Rhode Island Section for a student in the Central MA/RI Section.

For more information about the Central Massachusetts/Rhode Island Scholarship please visit the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Central Michigan Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Central Michigan Section for a student in the Central Michigan Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Central Nebraska Section Scholarship

For information about the Central Nebraska Section Scholarship, please contact any Section within District 16.

Central Texas Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Central Texas Section for a student in the Central Texas Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Central Valley Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Central Valley Section for a student in the Central Valley Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Charlotte Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Charlotte Section for a student in the Charlotte Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Chattanooga Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Chattanooga Section for a student in the Chattanooga Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Chicago Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Chicago Section for a student in the Chicago Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Cleveland Section Scholarships

Dr. John Gerken Scholarship (Cleveland Section)
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Cleveland Section.
Dr. John Gerken’s professional life was dedicated to the learning and teaching of welding. As part of his legacy, the Dr. John Gerken Scholarship continues his passion for teaching future generations about the science and art of welding.
The welding field offers young candidates many different career opportunities. A technical background is the cornerstone on which to build a fulfilling career. The successful candidate will have an interest in understanding welding with an aptitude for the material joining sciences. Mechanical abilities, math and computer skills are valuable tools for a potential candidate because the equipment has become more computer based. These skills, plus the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues are attributes that are going to be required for the next generation of welding leaders.
Student must live within the boundaries of the Cleveland Section, have an overall 3.0 GPA, provide a letter on how they will use their welding education, be enrolled full time, have proof of financial need. The student must provide an essay on "Why I want to Pursue a Career in Welding".
The annual award is $3,000. For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

O.E. Meyer Co. – Rodney S. Belden Scholarship
Beginning in 1918, O.E. Meyer Co. was founded by Omar E. Meyer Sr. when he joined his brother to open a fabrication shop. In 1919, the company became an Air Reduction distributor to broaden their horizon. The second generation of Meyers joined the company in the early 1930s when Omar’s two sons, Omar Meyer Jr. and August "Gus" Meyer joined the company. In 1948, O.E. Meyer Co. sold their fabrication business and focused entirely on selling gases and welding supplies. After more than 50 years with his father’s company, Omar Meyer Jr. decided in 1988 that he was ready to retire. He could have sold the business to a competitor or any number of potential suitors but at the urging of Rod Belden, he decided to sell the company to his employees.
On January 1, 1989, O.E. Meyer & Sons became O.E. Meyer Co., a 100 percent employee-owned company. Omar Meyer Jr. became chairman of the board and the day-to-day control of the company was given to newly appointed President Rodney Belden, a 21-year employee of the company. Belden held this position until 2015, when he retired. During his tenure, Rodney Belden oversaw tremendous progress at O.E. Meyer Co. Since going from family-owned to employee-owned, the company has exploded from a growth standpoint. The number of employee-owners is now 160, working at eight locations throughout the State of Ohio. Rodney always believed that empowering employees would lead to outstanding customer service and growth... and he is right.
Eligibility
The Rod Belden – O. E. Meyer Co. Welder Workforce Scholarship will be awarded to provide funding to students attending school in Ohio or Michigan, and pursuing a certificate or degree in welding.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.
Lowbrow Customs Scholarship
Lowbrow Customs, founded in 2004, is a physical manifestation of chopper fever and passion for all things motorcycle. Based in northeast Ohio, Lowbrow works hard to innovate and building, creating brand new parts and accessories, suppling motorcycle enthusiasts with cool parts and keeping them on the road. This scholarship is for a student in the AWS Cleveland Section attending the Lincoln Electric Welding School.

Colorado Section Scholarship

For information about the Colorado Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Columbia Section Scholarship

South Carolina Weld Strong Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Columbia Section for a student in the Columbia Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Columbus Section Scholarship

For more information about the Columbus Section Scholarship, please visit the section website.

Connecticut Section Scholarship

If you’re interested in applying for the Connecticut Section Scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please visit the section website.

Cumberland Valley Section Scholarship

B. W. Bain and D. A. Nicholas Scholarship
For more information about the Cumberland Valley Section, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Dayton Section Scholarships

Les Vesey Dayton Scholarship
Dayton Section Scholarship

If you’re interested in applying for a Dayton Section Scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please visit the section website.

Detroit Section Scholarships

These scholarships are sponsored by the AWS Detroit Section. Scholarship amounts vary.

For more information or an application please visit the Detroit Section website at www.awsdetroit.org, under Scholarships.

Amos and Marilyn Winsand - Detroit Section Named Scholarship
The Amos and Marilyn Winsand-Detroit Section Named Scholarship is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Winsand and the AWS Detroit Section. Mr. Winsand is a former AWS Treasurer and Foundation Trustee. 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 Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or a related field, and the funds are for tuition, books, and/or lab fees.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

East Texas Section Scholarship

Lone Star-Black Gold Scholarship
For information about the Lone Star-Black Gold Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the East Texas section through the section website.

Fox Valley Section Scholarship

For information about the Fox Valley Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Greater Huntsville Section Scholarships

Too Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Rayburn Johnson Scholarship
Greater Huntsville Section Scholarship

For more information on the Greater Huntsville Section Scholarships, please visit the section website.

Green & White Mountains Section Scholarship

Perry, James and Salebra Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Green & White Mountains Section. The scholarship is for a student pursuing a Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree in a welding-related program. Priority will be given to students from the Green & White Mountains Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Houston Section Scholarships

American Boiler Manufacturers Association Scholarship
The American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) is partnering with AWS to create an advanced welding scholarship to recognize achievement in specialty welding and raise the profile of the boiler industry as a destination for trade school graduates. The scholarship should be awarded to a student that is enthusiastic about a welding career, interested in lifelong learning and working toward an advanced welding opportunity and potentially employable by a boiler company.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to a student at Lone Star College in Houston, TX pursuing studies in welding in a degree granting course of study.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.
AWS Houston Section Spirit of Welding Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Houston Section. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Dennis K. and Robin Eck - Houston Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Eck for students in the AWS Houston Section. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

George Kampschafer - Houston Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Houston Section to honor George Kampschafer. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Dr. Daryl Morgan - Houston Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Houston Section to honor Dr. Morgan. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Ronald Theiss - Houston Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Houston Section to honor Ron Theiss. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Ron Van Arsdale - Houston Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Houston Section to honor Ron Van Arsdale. If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Idaho-Montana Section Scholarships

For more information about the Idaho/Montana Section Scholarships, please visit the section website.

Dale & Marolyn Mortensen - Idaho-Montana Section Scholarship
This scholarship, which honors longtime Idaho/Montana Section Members Dale and Marilyn Mortensen, is for students in one, two-, or four-year welding programs who reside or attend school in the Idaho/Montana Section.
Paul O’Leary Memorial – Idaho-Montana Section Scholarship
This scholarship honors Paul O’Leary’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.

Idaho-Montana Section Scholarship
The Idaho-Montana Section Scholarship was funded by the members of the AWS Idaho-Montana Section.

Indiana Section Scholarship

The Brant Family/Indiana Oxygen Endowed Scholarship
The Brant family has been in the business of providing welding gases and equipment for over a hundred years. Walter and John Brant founded Indiana Oxygen. Their sons, Robert and John, Jr., carried on the family business. Grandson Wally Brant, along with his son, Jay, and daughter, Anne, desire greatly to promote the educational opportunities in welding while honoring the patrons of their family business.
Every year in school is a year without full time income. This is a recognized sacrifice. The Brant Family and Indiana Oxygen Company wish to help defray some of the cost of the pursuit of a formal education in the welding field.
The scholarship is sponsored by the Brant Family and Indiana Oxygen.

AWS Indiana/Bob Richwine Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the Indiana Section to honor Mr. Richwine.
If you’re interested in applying for these scholarships, visit the Scholarship Application System.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Iowa Section Scholarships

David J. Landon Scholarship
David J. Landon is Manager of Welding Engineering at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa and the 2015 President of the American Welding Society. A 1981 graduate of LeTourneau University, Landon received a Bachelor of Science degree in welding engineering. He has been a member of the American Welding Society since 1983 and has been active in the local section, district, national, and international levels. Landon has had a passion for training welders throughout his career and is always willing to share his passion for welding with anyone who will listen. Mentored by some of the great heroes in the welding industry, Landon's passion of mentoring others can be summed up in the theme of his presidential year of AWS, "Heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things; to whom will you be a hero today?"
This endowment was made possible by the generous donations of the Iowa Section of the American Welding Society, Vermeer Corporation, and the matching gift program approved by the Board of Directors of the American Welding Society in 2013.
Consistent with Landon's passion, the purpose of 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.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. For more information, please visit the section website.
You may also apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Charles F. Burg Iowa Section Scholarship
This scholarship to honor Charles F. Burg was made possible by the generous donations of the Iowa Section of the American Welding Society and the matching gift program approved by the Board of Directors of the American Welding Society in 2015.
Charles F. Burg joined the American Welding Society in 1978 and became Iowa Section Chairman in 1983. He served as District 16 Director 1988 through 1994, and then again 2000 through 2006. Mr. Burg is still active in the Iowa Section and attends as many events and meetings as he can.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Iowa Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Iowa Section for a student in the Iowa Section.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Kansas Section Scholarship

Kansas Section Scholarship
The Kansas Section Scholarship was established in 2013 as a means to provide educational support to those pursuing Career and Technical Education in the field of Welding Technology.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. For more information, please visit the section website.
You may apply for this scholarship using the Scholarship Application System.

Kansas City Section Scholarships

Richard "Dick" Emmit Blaisdell Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Kansas City Section to honor Mr. Blaisdell. For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website.
You may apply for this scholarship using the Scholarship Application System.

Roland Edward “Buck” Emmert Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Kansas City Section to honor Mr. Emmert. No awards will be paid to the recipient. All awards are for tuition and fees only, and will be paid directly to the academic institution by the AWS Foundation.
For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website.
To apply for this scholarship, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Lakeshore Section Scholarship

David J. Ramseur - AWS Lakeshore Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Lakeshore Section to honor Mr. Ramseur.
For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website.

Lancaster Section Scholarship

For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Los Angeles-Inland Empire Scholarships

Los Angeles-Inland Empire Scholarship
For more information about the Los Angeles-Inland Empire Scholarship, please visit the section website.

LA/IE - Gene Lawson and George Rolla Scholarship
For more information about the LA/IE – Gene Lawson and George Rolla Scholarship, please visit the section website.

Lehigh Valley Section Scholarship

Lehigh Valley Section - Professor Robert D. Stout Scholarship
The Lehigh Valley Section of AWS has long been a leader in introducing young people to careers in welding and in support of technical programs that will help them succeed. Dr. Robert D. Stout, Emeritus Professor of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Lehigh University, has been a leading figure in the welding world. His distinguished career spans nearly 70 years and includes both faculty and administrative positions at Lehigh University, committee participation at AWS, many AWS awards, and even serving as AWS President in 1972. He and his students have published over 140 technical articles in the field of welding and welding metallurgy. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the distinguished career of Prof. Robert D. Stout, his many technical contributions to the welding field, and his service to the welding community and AWS.
This award is sponsored by the AWS Lehigh Valley Section to honor Dr. Stout.
For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Lynnes Welding Training Scholarship

These scholarships are sponsored by Lynnes Welding Training for students attending their school.

For more information, please visit the Northern Plains section website.

Madison-Beloit Section

Welders Supply Company Scholarship
When George Uhlir started Welders Supply Company in 1938, he could not possibly have imagined how it could evolve to what it is today. As a respected welder in Beloit, George’s goal was simply to offer local industries the best welding products available and share his expertise to help other welders. Today, we remain loyal to George’s vision, but on a much larger scale.
Besides being an online vendor of high-quality welding equipment throughout the Midwest and beyond, Welders Supply also provides expert technical support across Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. From our original office in Beloit, Welders Supply has expanded into Big Bend, Burlington and Rockford to better serve our growing customer base. Despite this growth, we have stayed true to our roots as an independently-owned business focused on quality—both in the equipment we offer and the service we provide our customers.
While technology has changed just about everything about our business—from the equipment we offer to the way it’s sold—one thing remains the same today as it was when George Uhlir ran this company: Your success is our success.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to a student at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI pursuing studies in welding in a certificate or degree granting course of study.

Madison-Beloit Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Madison-Beloit Section.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Milwaukee Section Scholarships

John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through the National Robotic Arc Welding Conference, the AWS Milwaukee Section, the D 16 Committee, and the many friends and colleagues of John F. Hinrichs who wish to continue his legacy.
This scholarship is for a student in high school, tech college, or other school in welding or engineering related program. The student may be full or part time, but must exhibit a financial need to qualify. Applicant is also expected to write an essay on a specific topic as noted in the application. For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website.
This scholarship is available nationwide, however, selection will be made by members of the AWS Milwaukee Section
You may apply by using the application on the site, or by visiting the Scholarship Application System.

Milwaukee Section Scholarship
This is sponsored by the Milwaukee Section for students in the Milwaukee Section.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Mobile Section Scholarships

Paul “Jerry” Betts Honorary Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Mobile Section to honor Jerry Betts. The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have an overall GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of reference, be a US citizen, and a resident of the Mobile geographical area. The recipient must be pursuing a 2-year Associate degree in welding and/or engineering, or a certificate in welding and/or engineering. An essay is required.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Stephen F. Carlisle Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Mobile Section in memory of Stephen Carlisle. The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have an overall GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of reference, be a US citizen, and a resident of the Mobile geographical area. The recipient must be pursuing a 2-year Associate degree in welding and/or engineering, or a certificate in welding and/or engineering. An essay is required.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Eleanor Ezell Honorary Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Mobile Section to honor Eleanor Ezell. The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have an overall GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of reference, be a US citizen, and a resident of the Mobile geographical area. The recipient must be pursuing a 2-year Associate degree in welding and/or engineering, or a certificate in welding and/or engineering. An essay is required.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

William H. Harrison, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Mobile Section in memory of William H. Harrison, Jr. The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have an overall GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of reference, be a US citizen, and a resident of the Mobile geographical area. The recipient must be pursuing a 2-year Associate degree in welding and/or engineering, or a certificate in welding and/or engineering. An essay is required.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Ronald C. and Joyce Pierce - Mobile Section Named Scholarship
The award is sponsored by Ronald C. Pierce, Chairman Emeritus AWS Foundation, AWS Past President, and Joyce Pierce, to pursue a degree in engineering. The student must have a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average, and be a full-time college sophomore, junior, or senior.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Leo D.Veal Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the Mobile Section to memory of Leo Veal. The recipient must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, have an overall GPA of 2.5, provide two letters of reference, be a US citizen, and a resident of the Mobile geographical area. The recipient must be pursuing a 2-year Associate degree in welding and/or engineering, or a certificate in welding and/or engineering. An essay is required.
If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please download the application from the section website and send it into the address provided.
For more information, please visit the section website.
Wesco & Miller Electric Mobile Section Scholarship
This Welder Workforce Endowment scholarship is sponsored by Wesco Welding Gas & Supply and the Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Started in 1961 in Prichard, AL, WESCO is one of the largest independent gas and welding distributorships along the Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana, Gulf Coast.

Nashville Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Nashville Section for students in the Nashville Section.

For more information about the Nashville Section Scholarship, please visit the section website.

Monty Rodgers Nebraska Section Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to assist an individual from Section 81 to pursue a career in welding. It may be used at an institution of choice towards a welding certificate or degree. This Scholarship was created by the Nebraska Section 81 to honor Monty Rodgers for his dedication to furthering welding education.

For more information about the Monty Rodgers Nebraska Section Scholarship, please visit the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

New Jersey Section Scholarship

Al and Pat Fleury Scholarship
For more information about the scholarship, please visit the section website.

New Mexico Section Scholarships

Bauman Industrial Labs – New Mexico Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Bauman Industrial Labs to provide scholarship funding to students pursuing a minimum two year Technical or Associates degree in the welding NDT or inspection industry in the New Mexico Section.

New Mexico Section Scholarship
It is an honor for AWS Section 75 to offer this scholarship opportunity to students of all ages residing in the Great State of New Mexico. The AWS Section 75-New Mexico Scholarship will be awarded to provide funding to students pursuing a minimum four-year Bachelors’ degree in welding engineering, materials science or related field of study.
For more information about these scholarships, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

New York Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the New York Section for students in their Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

New Orleans Section Scholarship

Shelton L. Ritter - New Orleans Section Named Scholarship
The Shelton L. Ritter - New Orleans Section Named Scholarship is sponsored by the New Orleans Section.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

North Central Florida Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the North Central Florida Section for students in their Section.

For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

North Texas Section Scholarship

Timothy E. Hatten Memorial Certification Scholarship
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Northern Plains Scholarship

For information about the Northern Plains Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Northwest Section Scholarships

Northwest Section Scholarship
For more information about the Northwest Section Scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Northwest Section Mike Albers/Production Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Northwest Section. For more information about this scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Northwest Ohio Section Scholarships

O.E. Meyer Co. – Rodney S. Belden Scholarship
Beginning in 1918, O.E. Meyer Co. was founded by Omar E. Meyer Sr. when he joined his brother to open a fabrication shop. In 1919, the company became an Air Reduction distributor to broaden their horizon. The second generation of Meyers joined the company in the early 1930s when Omar’s two sons, Omar Meyer Jr. and August "Gus" Meyer joined the company. In 1948, O.E. Meyer Co. sold their fabrication business and focused entirely on selling gases and welding supplies. After more than 50 years with his father’s company, Omar Meyer Jr. decided in 1988 that he was ready to retire. He could have sold the business to a competitor or any number of potential suitors but at the urging of Rod Belden, he decided to sell the company to his employees.
On January 1, 1989, O.E. Meyer & Sons became O.E. Meyer Co., a 100 percent employee-owned company. Omar Meyer Jr. became chairman of the board and the day-to-day control of the company was given to newly appointed President Rodney Belden, a 21-year employee of the company. Belden held this position until 2015, when he retired. During his tenure, Rodney Belden oversaw tremendous progress at O.E. Meyer Co. Since going from family-owned to employee-owned, the company has exploded from a growth standpoint. The number of employee-owners is now 160, working at eight locations throughout the State of Ohio. Rodney always believed that empowering employees would lead to outstanding customer service and growth... and he is right.
Eligibility
The Rod Belden – O. E. Meyer Co. Welder Workforce Scholarship will be awarded to provide funding to students attending school in Ohio or Michigan, and pursuing a certificate or degree in welding.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Oklahoma City Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Oklahoma City Section for students in their Section. For more information, or to apply, please contact the section website.

Ozark Section Named Scholarship

James W. Gardner - Ozark Section Named Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Ozark Section and numerous friends and family. The award is $500.
For more information about the scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Pascagoula Section Scholarship

For information about the Pascagoula Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Philadelphia Section Scholarship

Philadelphia Section Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student pursuing studies in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, metallurgy, or a welding trade program. The student must have an overall GPA of 2.8, and be a member of the AWS Philadelphia Section.
For more information, please visit the section website.

Pittsburgh Section Scholarships

Pittsburgh Section Scholarship
David L. and Dolly McQuaid Pittsburgh Section Scholarship
For more information, please visit the section website.

Portland Section Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student in AWS District 19, Portland Section.

The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Puget Sound Section Scholarship

Chuck Daily Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Puget Sound Section. For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website, or visit the Scholarship Application System.

Reading Section Scholarship

Reading Section Millennium Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Reading Section for students in their section.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Sacramento Valley Section Scholarships

Tri-Tool - Sacramento Section Named Scholarship
With this endowment we intend to promote the welding industry and enhance workforce development in and around the Sacramento, CA area by providing funding for interested and qualified student applicants to further their education. This funding will be available for those desiring to advance their interests in the art of cutting, brazing and welding as well as those interested in professional areas including furthering education and the sciences of brazing and welding. This scholarship is sponsored by Tri-Tool, Inc. and the AWS Sacramento Section.

Dale Flood – AWS Sacramento Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Flood for a student in the Sacramento Section. With this endowment we intend to promote the welding industry and enhance workforce development in and around the Sacramento, CA area by providing funding for interested and qualified student applicants to further their education. This funding will be available for those desiring to advance their interests in the art of cutting, brazing and welding as well as those interested in professional areas including furthering education and the sciences of brazing and welding.

For more information about these scholarships, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Saginaw Valley Section Scholarship

For information about the Saginaw Valley Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

San Francisco Named Scholarship

For information about the San Francisco Named Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Santa Clara Section Scholarship

Louis DeFreitas - Santa Clara Section Named Scholarship
The award is sponsored by the Santa Clara Section in honor of Louis DeFreitas, a long-time member of the Section.
For more information about the scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

South Florida Section Scholarship

H. D. Rivere Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the South Florida Section to honor Mr. Rivere.

David Pearl, Sr. Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the South Florida Section to honor Mr. Pearl.
For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Southeast Nebraska Section Scholarship

Pat Wagner – Southeast Nebraska Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Southeast Nebraska Section to honor Pat Wagner. Pat Wagner started the welding Program at Southeast Community College in 1973. He was a strong proponent of welding, staying in the field as a consultant and active AWS member. He was very well respected in the Welding field.
For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

St. Louis Section Scholarships

Hil Bax Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is sponsored by the St. Louis Section to honor Hil Bax.
For more information about this scholarship please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Garner Kimbrell AWS St. Louis Section Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the St. Louis Section to honor Mr. Kimbrell. For more information about this scholarship, please visit the section website

Pat Cody Memorial St. Louis Section Scholarship
For information about the St. Louis Section Scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Tidewater Section Scholarship

Tidewater Virginia Section Scholarship
The AWS Tidewater Virginia Section has provided this scholarship to encourage students to pursue a college degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Joining Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology and Materials Joining Engineering Technology. The section is comprised of welding professionals engaged in shipbuilding, heavy and light fabrication, research and design, education, equipment solutions, sales and integration. The section promotes training opportunities starting with the Boy Scouts, followed by high school level programs and then workforce development courses. Our desire is to see applicants achieve higher education and then apply this to welding related fields in the Tidewater Area or the greater areas of Virginia.
This scholarship is provided to encourage students to further their education beyond high school in the fields of Welding Engineering, Materials Joining Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology and Materials Joining Engineering Technology.
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States. Priority will be given in the following order:
1. Applicants who reside in the Boundaries of the AWS Tidewater Virginia Section. (See AWS Website for map showing the Section boundaries.)
2. Applicants from the State of Virginia.
3. Applicants attending LeTourneau University and majoring in Welding and Materials Joining Engineering or Welding and Materials Joining Engineering Technology.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. For more information, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Tri-River Section Scholarship

Sky Cylinder Testing Scholarship
Rick Richardson graduated from the University of Denver, and then spent several months learning how to weld at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio. After attending welding school, he then went back to work in the family welding supply business. Eventually, he became President of the company and expanded growth into other cities in Indiana and Kentucky. The family business was sold in 1998 to Airgas, and Rick’s passion for the welding industry did not subside.
In 1999, Rick founded Sky Cylinder Testing in Evansville, Indiana. The company services the high pressure gas industry with the mission ‘to ensure gas cylinder safety’. In 2014, Sky Cylinder added an additional plant in Atlanta, Georgia, to service the southeast market. The company now operates in 17 states, and has over 70 employees dedicated to high pressure cylinder safety.
Eligibility
This scholarship is available to students living in Indiana or Kentucky, and attending Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest (Evansville) pursuing studies in welding.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Tri-State Section Scholarship

Carlisle Smith Tri-State Section Scholarship
This scholarship is in honor of Carlisle Smith and was created through the support of the Tri-State Section.
The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System

Triangle Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Triangle Section for a student in their section.

For more information, or to apply, please visit the section website.

Tulsa Section Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by the Tulsa Section for a student in their section.

You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Utah Section Scholarship

Norco & Miller Electric UBTech Scholarship
The Norco & Miller Electric UBTech Scholarship was established by Norco and the Miller Electric Mfg. Co for a student attending Uintah Basin Technical College in a minimum of a 900 HR Certificate Program course of study that will result in a 900 HR UBTech Program Certificate. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System

Washington DC Section Scholarship

Robert W. Worden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is sponsored by the Washington DC Section. For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

West Michigan Section Scholarships

Aim High - Jerry Clay Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Mrs. Clay to honor Jerry Clay. For information about the Aim High – Jerry Clay Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website

Apex Controls – Bernie TeBos Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Apex Controls to honor Mr. TeBos. For information about the Apex Controls – Bernie TeBos Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Dietrich and Betty Roth Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Roth for a student pursuing a two-year or four-year degree in welding in the state of Michigan. The student must have completed their first year of higher education, be a full time student, and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0. Proof of financial need is required. Preference will be given to students in the field of resistance welding. The deadline is March 15, of each calendar year for the fall semester.
For more information about this scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

James Koster Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled in a two or four-year program in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or related field. Applicant must be a resident of Michigan, or attend a Michigan college. Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.0. Proof of financial need is required to qualify.
For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

RoMan Manufacturing – West Michigan Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by RoMan Manufacturing for a student in the West Michigan Section. For more information about the RoMan Manufacturing – West Michigan Section Scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

West Michigan Section Scholarship #1
The AWS West Michigan Section Named Scholarship is sponsored by the AWS West Michigan Section. The recipient must be enrolled in a two or four-year welding program and be a resident of Michigan or attend a Michigan college. The student must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.00. Proof of financial need is required. The Scholarship must be used toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or welding a related field. The funds are for tuition, books, and/or lab fees.
For more information, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

West Michigan Section Scholarship #2
Applicant may be pursuing a certificate, Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Welding. Applicant must have completed one year of academic study in welding. Applicant must be a resident of Michigan, or attend a Michigan college. Applicant must have documented work history that includes hands-on welding experience verified by an employer. Applicant must have an overall GPA of 2.8. Proof of financial need is required to qualify. Applicant may be full or part time.
For more information about the scholarship, or to apply, please contact the section through the section website.

Willamette Valley Section Scholarships

Donald and Jean Cleveland - Willamette Valley Section Named Scholarship
This award is sponsored by Donald and the late Jean Cleveland in memory of their parents John and Tressie Barrong and Claude and Ruth Cleveland. For more information about this scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Willamette Valley Section Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the Willamette Valley Section for a student in their Section.
For more information, or to apply, please visit the section website.

York Central PA Scholarship

For more information about the York Central PA Scholarship, please contact the section through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

District Named Scholarships

AWS District 2 Scholarships

AWISCO Scholarship
AWISCO has been New York’s leading welding and industrial supplier for over 65 years. AWISCO has welding supply stores throughout New York, New Jersey and Stamford, Connecticut, and delivers industrial gas, specialty gas, and welding supplies to construction sites and machine shops.

This scholarship is for a student from New York or New Jersey in District 2 pursuing a welding-related associate or bachelor's degree. Priority will be given to students from these technical and vocational schools. Recipients may be eligible for a second-year award if they maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing.

The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

Keen Compressed Gas Scholarship
Keen was founded in Wilmington Delaware in 1919 by Stanley Keen. Stanley started in a variety of businesses in the early years including food products and auto parts but finally settled into the welding supplies business in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1965 the business transitioned to the youngest of Stanley and Frances Keen’s 13 children as Merrill Keen became the company’s third president. Today, we are still family owned and operated with Merrill and Linda Keen’s three children Kim, Jon and Bryan leading the company.

Our company was founded on taking care of our employees, our customers and our community. "Keen Service Counts" and "Total Customer Satisfaction" are two slogans that have carried us through the years and still hold true today. In 2019 we will be celebrating 100 years in business. Our business has grown and evolved over the years but we believe maintaining our core values has been and will continue to be the biggest reason for our success.

Eligibility
This scholarship is available to students residing in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania that attend Delaware Technical and Community College.

The deadline to apply is March 1st. You may apply for this scholarship by using the Scholarship Application System.

AWS District 3 Scholarship

Sponsored by District 3 and the Baltimore Section. For more information about the scholarship, and how to apply, please contact any of the sections in District 3 through the section website.

District 3 Shirley Bollinger Scholarship

Shirley Bollinger received a Bachelor’s degree form York College in 1986 with a dual major in Marketing & Business Administration. It took Shirley 8 years of night school to fulfill her dream of a college degree. While pursuing her education at night, she also maintained a full-time job, and was the mother of 2 very active children.

Shirley was employed full time from 1977 to 2000 with ESAB Welding & Cutting Products in Hanover, PA. She was a very active member on the York-Central Section in York, PA where she served in many different capacities, eventually as Chairman from 1988-1989. Shirley served on the AWS Board as a District 3 Director from 1990 to 1997. Eventually, Shirley reached her goal as the first woman President of the American Welding Society from 1998 to 1999. With this scholarship, District 3 hopes to encourage and help students to further their education in welding and to keep Shirley's legacy of secondary education alive.
This scholarship is to pursue a minimum four-year Bachelor’s degree in welding engineering or welding engineering technology. The deadline is March 1st.

For more information about this scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 3 through the section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

District 4 Scholarships

District 4 has additional scholarship funds for students attending school, or residing within the boundaries of District 4.

Arc3 Gases Scholarship
Arc3 Gases is a multi-generation, family-owned and operated gas and welding supply company with 51 locations in Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. Arc3 serves many industries ranging, from fabrication and manufacturing to research, health care, and food & beverage.

The Arc3 Gases Scholarship is for a student in a welding program in AWS District 4, preferably from Virginia or North Carolina.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Malcom T. Gilliland – District 5 Scholarship

For more information about the Malcom T. Gilliland – District 5 Scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 5 through their section website. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

District 6 Scholarships

Mahany Welding Supply-Miller Electric Scholarship
This scholarship is for a student residing within AWS District 6 attending or enrolled in the welding program at Monroe Community College (Monroe Corporate College) in Rochester, NY. Two $2,500 Scholarships will be awarded annually. The deadline to apply is May 1. To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Bill Myers District 6 Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the former AWS Allegheny Section to honor AWS Past President, Bill Myers. For more information, or to apply, please contact any of the sections in District 6 through their section website.

Ed Cable-Bug-O – District 7 Named Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by Bug-O Systems to honor Mr. Cable, and is for a student pursuing a certificate or degree in welding or a related field with an interest in welding automation or mechanization. The student must be full time with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have an interest in welding automation or mechanization.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Women of Gases & Welding - District 7 Scholarship

Founded in November 2011, the Women of Gases & Welding (WGW) has a mission to enhance the success of women in the gases and welding industry through advocacy, recruitment, and professional development. Functioning as a committee within GAWDA (Gases and Welding Distributors Association), WGW designs professional development programming for women at national conferences and engages sponsors to support programming and scholarships for women.

You can also apply for this scholarship by visiting the Scholarship Application System.

nexAir LLC - Gary Enders Scholarship (District 8)

This scholarship was created to honor Gary’s 57-year career with nexAir. Gary has held many roles at nexAir over the course of his career including: Purchasing Agent, Territory Manager, Sales Manager and Area Manager. In his current role as Vice President of Advanced Welding Technologies, Gary has been a mentor and technical resource for end users and nexAir Territory Managers. Together with his team, he has been instrumental in training and promoting welding technologies while continuously looking for ways to improve processes. Gary’s career with nexAir has been impactful and instrumental in shaping the company’s success.

The purpose of this scholarship is to promote welding education to a qualified student pursing a degree or certificate in welding. Priority is for a student at Moore Tech College of Technology in Memphis, Tennessee.

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, nexAir is the leading supplier of compressed gases and welding hard goods in the southeastern United States. Founded in 1940, nexAir sells, packages, and distributes atmospheric gases, including medical, specialty and industrial gases. nexAir also sells related products, including welding equipment, welding supplies, safety supplies and dry ice.

AWS Detroit Section, District 11 Fred Ellicott Scholarship for Arc Welding

This scholarship is sponsored by the AWS Detroit Section. For more information about this scholarship, or to apply, please contact any of the sections in District 11 through their section website.

AWS Detroit Section, District 11 Dietrich Roth Scholarship for Resistance Welding

District 13 Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student attending school, or residing within, the boundaries of District 13. For more information about this scholarship please contact any of the sections in District 13 through their section website.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

District 15 Scholarship

This scholarship is for a student attending school, or residing within, the boundaries of District 15. For more information about this scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 15 through their section website.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Karl Fogleman District 16 Scholarship

This scholarship is named for District 16 Director Karl Fogleman.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Danielle Rivera District 17 Scholarship

Established in memory of Danielle Rivera, graduate of TSTC-Waco Welding Program. This scholarship will be awarded to a woman planning to attend a welding program with an emphasis on the hands-on practice of welding and metals joining.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

Jerry Hope District 19 Scholarship

This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens who live in Washington, Oregon, or Alaska. Canadian citizens who live in British Columbia or Alberta may also apply. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent. Applicants shall be enrolled as a student in an AWS District 19 approved welding related educational or training program.

If you’re interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 19 through the section website. You can also apply for this scholarship by visiting the Scholarship Application System.

Women of Gases & Welding - District 20 Scholarship

You can also apply for this scholarship by visiting the Scholarship Application System.

Bob and Evelyn Schneider - District 21 Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who reside in and plan to attend an academic institution within District 21. The student must be attending a two year course of study that will result in at least an Associate degree, or certificate in welding.

For more information about this scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 21 by visiting their section website.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.

District 22 Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by Sections within District 22. For more information about this scholarship, please contact any of the sections in District 22 by visiting their section website.

To apply, please visit the Scholarship Application System.