Eligibility
The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursing a certificate/degree in welding technology with an emphasis in GMAW, GTAW, SAW, or SMAW applications and studies. No financial need is required to qualify, but all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Must be a minimum age of eighteen (18) years.
- Must possess a GED or high school diploma, or be enrolled as a college junior on one of the above study subject matters, etc.
- Have maintained a passing grade in welding technology courses.
- Be a citizen of the USA.
- Must show an emphasis on welding applications in their course work.
All required application information must be provided to be considered.
Each applicant in encouraged to reapply; however, award recipients may be granted the award for a maximum of two years.
The award will be presented within the State of Washington to selected schools within the region.
The AWS Olympic Section 183 does not discriminate by age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, sexual orientation or gender.
Application Instructions
The information requested on the application form is self-explanatory. Please fill out the form completely.
Financial Aid Statement
An official letter generated by the financial aid office indicating your current student budget, needs analysis, and financial aid awards, including scholarships. Please contact the Financial Aid Office to obtain this information.
Transcripts
Official scholastic records or grade transcripts showing high school, trade school, college or university attendance.
Personal Statement
Career objectives, general background information, organizational skills, participation in AWS Student and Section activities, and other factors that will help the selection committee understand your commitment to pursuing welding education. Indicate proposed welding curriculum and chosen school.
Deadline
Applications must be received by March 1st for the following fall term and must be returned to:
Sjon Delmore
AWS Section 183
3501 "C" Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
For More Information
Regarding local Olympic Section:
Sjon Delmore, CWI/CWE
AWS Section 183
3501 "C" Street NE
Auburn, WA 98002
Cell: (253) 350-4241
Fax: (253) 939-1746
Email: sjon@ckworldwide.com
Regarding National Scholarships or Foundation services:
AWS Foundation, Inc
550 NW LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
Phone: (305) 443-9353
Toll Free: (800) 443-9353
Fax: (305) 443-7559
National Website: www.aws.org/
Manager:
Vicki Pinsky, ext. 212
Email: vpinsky@aws.org
Assistant:
Nazdhia Prado-Pulido, ext. 250
Email: nprado-pulido@aws.org
Form to download and submit:
2012 AWS Olympic Section Scholarship Application Form
Previous Scholarship Winners
2012:
Rosy Jensen, AWS Olympic Section Scholarship Chair, presents our first 2012 Scholarship to student Jason Williams. Jason was awarded $500.00 to spend at Pacific Welding Supplies, his local welding supply distributor. A special thanks goes to PWS for helping our section set up this scholarship fund. Congratulations, Jason!