Scholarship Description
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
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad, 3rd Year Grad, Beyond 3rd Year Grad,
Type:
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 750
Max Award: 750
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Sponsoring Organization
AWS Foundation, Inc.
8669 Doral Blvd., Suite 130
Doral, FL 33166
Contact Person:
Phone: 800-443-9353 ext. 212 or 305-445-6628
Fax: 305-443-7559
Web: http://www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/national_scholarships.html
Email:
