Scholarship
Introduction:
This scholarship fund was established in 2005 by the AWS Kansas Section 35.
Purpose:
The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals attending accredited colleges, engineering colleges or universities with an emphasis on welding and joining applications and studies.
Eligibility:
The AWS Kansas Section 35 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a college certificate, A.A.S. or higher degree in welding and joining applications and / or related studies. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
1. Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old.
2. Applicant must be at least a high school graduate, GED, college freshman or above.
3. Applicant must have maintained a minimum of 2.5 grade point average in welding or related courses.
4. Financial need is required to qualify.
5. Applicant must submit all required application information directly to AWS Kansas State Education Chairman.
6. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S.A.
7. Applicants must show an emphasis on welding related applications in their course-work.
8. Recipients may reapply; however, persons who have received this award may reapply and may receive this award for a maximum of two years.
The award will be presented within the state of Kansas AWS Section 35, unless determined otherwise.
The AWS Kansas Section 35 does not discriminate by age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.
Selection:
The selection will be chosen by the Section Scholarship Committee. The Section Scholarship Committee will determine the award recipient by July 15th of each year.
Award:
Two - $1000.00 will be given in 2012.
Additionally – two - $500.00 awards will be granted.
No award will be paid directly to the recipient. All awards will be paid to enrolled recipient's academic institution on their behalf.
Application Information:
Applicant must submit the following:
1. Application form (see link below or click here)
2. Two letters of reference.
3. Personal statement should include:
a. Demonstrated timeliness and completion of assignments
b. Creativity in solving problems
c. Demonstrated responsibility on own initiative
d. Ability to work well with others
e. Organizational skills (ability to handle multiple tasks, time management.)
f. Participation in class, campus and outside organizations.
g. Participation in AWS Student or Section activities is desirable.
h. General background information.
i. Career objectives.
4. Transcript including course information with welding emphasis
5. Statement of unmet financial need. (see link below or click here)
6. Verification of enrollment. (see link below or click here)
NOTE: Recipients agree to the release of their name and photograph for publicity and promotional purposes.
Deadline:
Deadline for application is May 15th for the following term.
All applications must be mailed or e-mailed directly to:
AWS Kansas Section Education Chairman
Bob Moffatt
C/O Cowley College
125 South Second Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-441-5361 Office
620-441-5357 Fax
moffatt@cowley.edu
Deadline for submission:
May 15th, 2012
Please return to:
AWS Kansas Section Education Chairman
Bob Moffatt
c/o Cowley College
125 South Second Street
Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Forms to download and submit:
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Form
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Statement of Unmet Financial Need
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Verification of Enrollment
Introduction:
This scholarship fund was established in 2005 by the AWS Kansas Section 35.
Purpose:
The purpose for this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those individuals attending accredited colleges, engineering colleges or universities with an emphasis on welding and joining applications and studies.
Eligibility:
The AWS Kansas Section 35 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a college certificate, A.A.S. or higher degree in welding and joining applications and / or related studies. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
1. Applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old.
2. Applicant must be at least a high school graduate, GED, college freshman or above.
3. Applicant must have maintained a minimum of 2.5 grade point average in welding or related courses.
4. Financial need is required to qualify.
5. Applicant must submit all required application information directly to AWS Kansas State Education Chairman.
6. Applicant must be a citizen of the U.S.A.
7. Applicants must show an emphasis on welding related applications in their course-work.
8. Recipients may reapply; however, persons who have received this award may reapply and may receive this award for a maximum of two years.
The award will be presented within the state of Kansas AWS Section 35, unless determined otherwise.
The AWS Kansas Section 35 does not discriminate by age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.
Selection:
The selection will be chosen by the Section Scholarship Committee. The Section Scholarship Committee will determine the award recipient by July 15th of each year.
Award:
Two - $1000.00 will be given in 2012.
Additionally – two - $500.00 awards will be granted.
No award will be paid directly to the recipient. All awards will be paid to enrolled recipient's academic institution on their behalf.
Application Information:
Applicant must submit the following:
1. Application form (see link below or click here)
2. Two letters of reference.
3. Personal statement should include:
a. Demonstrated timeliness and completion of assignments
b. Creativity in solving problems
c. Demonstrated responsibility on own initiative
d. Ability to work well with others
e. Organizational skills (ability to handle multiple tasks, time management.)
f. Participation in class, campus and outside organizations.
g. Participation in AWS Student or Section activities is desirable.
h. General background information.
i. Career objectives.
4. Transcript including course information with welding emphasis
5. Statement of unmet financial need. (see link below or click here)
6. Verification of enrollment. (see link below or click here)
NOTE: Recipients agree to the release of their name and photograph for publicity and promotional purposes.
Deadline:
Deadline for application is May 15th for the following term.
All applications must be mailed or e-mailed directly to:
AWS Kansas Section Education Chairman
Bob Moffatt
C/O Cowley College
125 South Second Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
620-441-5361 Office
620-441-5357 Fax
moffatt@cowley.edu
Deadline for submission:
May 15th, 2012
Please return to:
AWS Kansas Section Education Chairman
Bob Moffatt
c/o Cowley College
125 South Second Street
Arkansas City, Kansas 67005
Forms to download and submit:
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Form
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Statement of Unmet Financial Need
AWS Kansas Section Scholarship Verification of Enrollment