Who Can Apply: The Past Presidents Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior or senior pursuing a bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or an engineering program with an emphasis on welding (bonding and joining included), or be a graduate student pursuing a Masters or Doctorate in engineering and/or management. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
- A college student must be a junior, senior, or Graduate level (Masters or Ph.D).
- An undergraduate student must be pursuing a bachelors degree in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, or an engineering program with emphasis on welding (includes bonding and joining).
- A graduate student, with a bachelors degree in Welding Engineering or Welding Engineering Technology, must be pursuing a Masters or Doctorate in engineering and/or management.
- Applicant must have demonstrated leadership qualities, i.e., community involvement, AWS Section or other professional society participation, industry leadership, and be an AWS Member.
- One or more recommendation letters must come from community members, local AWS Section Officers, and/or AWS District Directors, attesting to leadership capability.
- One or more recommendation letters must come from Faculty (if a student), or from Employer (if employed).
- Applicant must submit a 300-500 word essay on his/her objectives/aspirations in the field of welding.
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need. The award will be presented to individuals nationwide.
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Amount: $2,500
Learn More: https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/past-presidents-scholarship