AWS Foundation Board of Trustees Scholarship
AWS Foundation
About
A donor-funded national scholarship offered through the AWS Foundation for students pursuing welding-related postsecondary education. Part of the Foundation's national scholarships which provide awards to support tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. Applicants must submit required application materials including essays, two recommendations, and an official transcript. Some awards consider demonstrated financial need or 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
Pursue 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.”
Some scholarships 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.”
Essay prompts
- 1.General Background Statement
- 2.Welding and/or Work Experience
- 3.Career Objectives and Goals
- 4.Cost of Attendance