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Damian J. Kotecki Memorial AWS Scholarship

AWS Foundation

$2,500–$10,000Check the deadline on the sponsor's pageScholarship · heavy effort

About

A donor-funded national scholarship for students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline. Part of the AWS Foundation’s National Scholarships program, which provides high-dollar awards to support tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment. Awards are paid to the educational institution and may be redeemed for one year from the date awarded. Applicants must apply via the National Scholarships application and follow the required submission components.

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.
Academic achievementSTEM

Who can apply

  • Be pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.

    “students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate degree in welding or a related discipline.”

  • Membership in AWS may be required or preferred. · preferred

    “Some scholarships require, or have a preference for, applicants to be a member of AWS.”

Essay prompts

  1. 1.General Background Statement
  2. 2.Welding and/or Work Experience
  3. 3.Career Objectives and Goals
  4. 4.Cost of Attendance