AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship
AWS Foundation
About
The AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship is one of the AWS Foundation’s national, donor-funded 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 required equipment and are paid directly to the educational institution. Applicants must submit required application materials including two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
The National Scholarships are the most prestigious, high-dollar scholarships offered by the AWS Foundation.
Who can apply
Be 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.”
Some scholarships require or prefer AWS membership. · preferred
“Some scholarships require, or have a preference for, applicants to be a member of AWS.”
Some scholarships require demonstrated financial need (cost of attendance exceeds the Student Aid Index). · 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.”
Essay prompts
- 1.General Background Statement
- 2.Welding and/or Work Experience
- 3.Career Objectives and Goals
- 4.Cost of Attendance