AWS Board of Directors Scholarship
AWS Foundation
About
The AWS Board of Directors Scholarship is one of the AWS Foundation’s national scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline. National scholarships provide funds to be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment and are paid directly to the educational institution. Applicants to national scholarships are required to submit two references and an official transcript. Some national scholarships require demonstrated financial need and some require or prefer AWS membership.
The National Scholarships are the most prestigious, high-dollar scholarships offered by the AWS Foundation. More than 130 donor-funded scholarships, totaling over $700,000, are available for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.
Who can apply
Be pursuing a degree in welding
“More than 130 donor-funded scholarships, totaling over $700,000, are available for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.”
Be pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree (or related discipline)
“More than 130 donor-funded scholarships, totaling over $700,000, are available for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.”
Some scholarships may require demonstrated financial need · preferred
“Some National Scholarships require demonstrated financial need, which means the cost of attendance exceeds the Student Aid Index (SAI) as found on the FAFSA Submission Summary.”
Some scholarships require or prefer AWS membership · preferred
“Some scholarships require, or have a preference for, applicants to be a member of AWS.”
Be a student pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.
“More than 130 donor-funded scholarships, totaling over $700,000, are available for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.”
Essay prompts
- 1.General Background Statement
- 2.Welding and/or Work Experience
- 3.Career Objectives and Goals
- 4.Cost of Attendance