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American Welding Society District Scholarships

American Welding Society Foundation, Inc.

The American Welding Society Foundation offers The AWS District Scholarship to provide assistance to fund students education. The scholarship offers funds that can be used to help cover tuition, books, supplies and related institutional costs in pursuing vocational, community college, or bachelor degrees in a welding or a related field of study.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Major/Career:
    Applicants must be enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program.
  • Organization:
    Some Districts may require AWS membership while other Districts may not.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Applicants must write down ambitions, goals, background and other factors that will help the selection committee understand their commitment to pursuing welding education. If they have had prior welding experience, they must indicate how their proposed welding curriculum and chosen school will help them fulfill their educational goals.
  • Other Materials:
    Applicants must have Biography and Photo and attach a Statement of Unmet Financial Need.

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