This award will cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies and related institutional costs.
Description:
The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities to students preparing for a career in the welding and related joining technologies.
You can apply any time. The deadline for receiving applications at the Foundation office, however, is March 1. Scholarships are awarded usually from May to June, with the funds made available for the coming fall term.
An approved scholarship is good for the entire fiscal year (June - May 31) That means if you skip the fall semester, you could still receive assistance for the spring term within the year your aid has been awarded. If you do not use the entire scholarship during the fiscal year, the remainder will be returned to the AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund. You must apply for each year you wish to receive aid. For example, if you were awarded a scholarship for this year, you must reapply for aid for the coming year. Awardees are selected by the District Scholarship Committee. Selections are affected by the number of applicants, their respective qualifications and funds available. If you are selected to receive a scholarship during any fiscal year, AWS is not obligated to continue financial assistance for subsequent years. Whether or not you have been selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by mail.
Contact Information
Name/Company:
AWS Foundation
Title/Attention:
Nazdhia Prado-Pulido
Name:
Address:
8669 Doral Blvd.
City:
Doral
State:
FL
Zip:
33166
Phone:
(800) 443-9353 Ext. 461
Email:
nprado-pulido@aws.org
Eligibility
Gender:
NA
Financial Need:
Yes
Major/Career:
Vocational, Technical, Professional Program
Eligibility:
Most importantly, you must be enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program. You must also be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent. The school you attend must be in the United States or its territories, except for international scholarships. You must also fill out the scholarship application and provide any documentation requested in the application instructions. You are not required to be a member of the American Welding Society. As a matter of fact, if you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a yearlong, full membership to the Society. If you are already a member, your membership will be extended for a year.
Special Criteria:
Most of the information requested on the application form is self-explanatory. Fill out the form completely. The more information you provide, the better the District Scholarship Committee will know how to determine your eligibility.
In addition to the application form, you must enclose the following:
Statement of Unmet Financial Need You must attach the Statement of Unmet Need Form, which must be completed by the financial aid office at your school indicating your current student budget, needs analysis, and financial aid awards, including scholarships.
Transcript(s) You must submit official scholastic records or grade transcripts showing you attended a high school, trade school, college or university.
Personal Statement Write down your ambitions, goals, background and other factors that will help the selection committee understand your commitment to pursuing welding education. If you have had prior welding experience, you must indicate how your proposed welding curriculum and chosen school will help you fulfill your educational goals.
Biography and Photo One of the criteria for receiving financial aid is that you must share your successes with others. Be prepared to submit a photograph of yourself and a brief biography to help in preparing a student success story to promote future scholarship programs.
