AWS Welder Training Scholarship

The AWS Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. The scholarship cannot be used toward an associate or bachelor's degree program.

Up to 800 - $1,000 Welder Training Scholarships will be awarded annually.

Eligibility Overview

The current application cycle is open to students attending school or training in the next year.

1. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of an AWS District. View the AWS District and Section Map here.
2. Applicant must be planning to attend a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training.
3. Awards will not be made to Section officers, or their families.
4. Awards will not be made to Section Selection Committee members, or their families.

Selection Process

Applications may be submitted December-November and will be selected on a rolling basis until the District awards the designated funds for the year. Applications received prior to November 30th will be eligible for any funds remaining in that calendar year.

Awards

District Scholarships are a minimum of $1,000. No awards will be paid to the recipient. AWS Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the course of instruction. Scholarship funds will be made payable and sent directly to the educational institution.

Scholarships may be redeemed for one year from the date awarded.

Welder Training Scholarship - for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length, deadline is November 30th.

Please login or register for an account to get started on your applications.

There are four steps to the application process:

Step 1: Register for a Profile. Use an email address you will still be able to access in 18 months.

Step 2: Create an Academic Profile, which includes your personal statement and career objectives.

Step 3: Find out which scholarships you are eligible for based on your academic profile and geographic location, and click to apply.

Step 4: Provide references and any required documentation to complete your applications.