Welding Scholarships
Here are some of the Welding scholarships on our site for which you may qualify.
Earl C. Lipphardt Educators Scholarship
General Eligibility
Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
Financial need is not required
Applicant must be a current welding educator or pursuing a career in welding education
National Level Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university with a degree program in the applicant’s area of study
Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA in degree program courses
Applicants must be pursuing an AS, AAS, BS, MS, or PhD degree in an area related to Welding (eg. Welding
Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics) or Education related to
welding (eg. Technical Education, Trade and Industrial Education, etc.)
Application Requirements
AWS Scholarship Application
AWS Verification of Enrollment
Two letters of reference
Personal statement that includes
General background information
How the degree will help the applicant be a better welding instructor
Education and career objectives
Demonstrated welding experience
Demonstrated teaching experience
Participation in class, campus and outside organizations
Participation in AWS Student and Section activities
Participation in AWS Technical or Education Committee activities
Plan, schedule and budget for degree path
Official transcripts from current and past schools, including course information on welding-related or educationrelated emphasis
William (Bill) Kielhorn Educators Scholarship
General Eligibility
Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
Financial need is not required
Applicant must be a current welding educator or pursuing a career in welding education
National Level Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university with a degree program in the applicant’s area of study
Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA in degree program courses
Applicants must be pursuing an AS, AAS, BS, MS, or PhD degree in an area related to Welding (eg. Welding
Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics) or Education related to
welding (eg. Technical Education, Trade and Industrial Education, etc.)
Application Requirements
AWS Scholarship Application
AWS Verification of Enrollment
Two letters of reference
Personal statement that includes
General background information
How the degree will help the applicant be a better welding instructor
Education and career objectives
Demonstrated welding experience
Demonstrated teaching experience
Participation in class, campus and outside organizations
Participation in AWS Student and Section activities
Participation in AWS Technical or Education Committee activities
Plan, schedule and budget for degree path
Official transcripts from current and past schools, including course information on welding-related or educationrelated emphasis
Timothy Turner Educators Scholarship
General Eligibility
Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
Financial need is not required
Applicant must be a current welding educator or pursuing a career in welding education
National Level Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university with a degree program in the applicant’s area of study
Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA in degree program courses
Applicants must be pursuing an AS, AAS, BS, MS, or PhD degree in an area related to Welding (eg. Welding
Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics) or Education related to
welding (eg. Technical Education, Trade and Industrial Education, etc.)
Application Requirements
AWS Scholarship Application
AWS Verification of Enrollment
Two letters of reference
Personal statement that includes
General background information
How the degree will help the applicant be a better welding instructor
Education and career objectives
Demonstrated welding experience
Demonstrated teaching experience
Participation in class, campus and outside organizations
Participation in AWS Student and Section activities
Participation in AWS Technical or Education Committee activities
Plan, schedule and budget for degree path
Official transcripts from current and past schools, including course information on welding-related or educationrelated emphasis.
District Educators Scholarships
General Eligibility
Applicants must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED
Financial need is not required
Applicant must be a current welding educator or pursuing a career in welding education
District Level Eligibility
Applicants may use funds for professional development courses
Preference will be given to applicants pursuing an AS, AAS, BS, MS, or PhD degree in an area related to
Welding (eg. Welding Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering, Materials Science,
Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics) or Education
related to welding (eg. Technical Education, Trade and Industrial Education, etc.)
Applicant must attend an educational institution within the boundaries of the pertinent AWS District in which
they apply
Application Requirements
AWS Scholarship Application
AWS Verification of Enrollment
Two letters of reference
Personal statement that includes
General background information
How the degree or course will help the applicant be a better welding instructor
Education and career objectives
Demonstrated welding experience
Demonstrated teaching experience
Participation in class, campus and outside organizations
Participation in AWS Student and Section activities
Participation in AWS Technical or Education Committee activities
For applicants seeking funding to complete a degree or short course:
Official transcripts from current and past schools including course information on welding-related or
education-related emphasis
Plan, schedule and budget for degree path or professional development course
Metalworking Scholarship from Travers Tool Company
Travers Tool is proud to announce our second Metalworking Student Scholarship, which offers $1,250 in tools for students enrolled in metalworking programs at vocational and technical schools. As your metalworking experts, Travers Tool is again thrilled to sponsor the industry’s next generation of machinists.
APWU Vocational Scholarship Program
The APWU National Executive Board established the Vocational Scholarship to help students interested in programs of study leading to trade, technical, industrial or vocational occupations that can include, for example:
Culinary, Medical or Dental Assistant, Electrician, Real Estate, Auto Mechanic, Certified I/T‐Computer Education,
Massage Therapy or Cosmetology. Five recipients from among the five postal regions will receive up to $3,000
to be used for up to three years of study in a specific trade, technical, industrial or vocational school.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A senior attending high school or other corresponding secondary school.
Child or grandchild, including stepchild or legally adopted child of an active member, Retirees Department
member, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.
Parent or grandparent must be a full dues paying member or retiree member [as defined in the APWU National
Constitution and Bylaws, reference Article 3, Section 1, Section 4(d)] in good standing or must have been a member
immediately preceding death.
Recipients for the Vocational awards must attend an accredited community college, vocational school or vocational program.
Must maintain [status report to be provided to APWU annually]:
1. “B” average, or
2. “Pass” if Pass/Fail system, or
3. An evaluation from the Counselor or Instructor
EXCLUSIONS
Children/grandchildren of all Elected National Officers.
Sponsor is currently a postal manager.
Scholarship will be discontinued if the sponsor becomes a postal manager.
Applicants from other Postal Unions (NALC, NRLCA, NMPHU)
AREMA Educational Foundation Scholarships
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited* four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
AREMA Presidential Scholarship
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited* four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
Canadian National Railway Company Scholarship
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited* four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
Committee 1 - Roadway & Ballast Scholarship
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited* four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
Committee 18 - Light Density & Short Line Railways Scholarship
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
Committee 30 - Ties Scholarship
General criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee.
Enrolled student who has completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate degree program.
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