Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
AWS Foundation
About
A donor-funded national scholarship for students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in welding or a related discipline. Part of the AWS Foundation National Scholarships program, which awards funds to help cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and required equipment. Applicants to National Scholarships must submit two references 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 to support students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.
Who can apply
Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s 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 applicants to be AWS members · 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