Congratulations to our 2026-27 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2026-27 Scholarship Recipients

This past year, the AWS Foundation awarded more than 1,700 scholarships totaling $2.8 million to welding students across North America.

AWS Foundation scholarships enable welding students to focus on their education and training while turning their passion for welding into a rewarding career.

Recipients by Program

  • National Scholarships

    NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

    $9,000 - $15,500

    Robert G. Pali Scholarship
    Alaina Myers
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship and and Richard J. Seif Technical Sales & Marketing Scholarship
    Alex Wu
    The Ohio State University

    Lynn Showalter Scholarship and John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
    Jason Reeve
    LeTourneau University

    Ron Pierce Memorial Scholarship
    Savannah Reed
    The Ohio State University

    $7,000 - $8,000

    David Landon Memorial Scholarship
    Kalika Bryant
    San Juan College

    Ron Pierce Memorial Scholarship
    Case Hummel
    Ferris State University

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Samantha Faull
    The Ohio State University

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Rachael Lamb
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Rowan Toole
    The Ohio State University

    Dave Hebble Scholarship and Tom Landon Memorial Scholarship
    Henry Elgie
    LeTourneau University

    Arsham Amirikian Engineering Scholarship and and John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
    Jonathan Cowan
    Ferris State University

    Donald & Shirley Hastings Scholarship and John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
    Logan Siegel
    Ferris State University

    Rich Kellum Military Upgrade Scholarship and and John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
    Alvin Gunawan
    The Ohio State University

    Ron Whitman Scholarship and John F. Hinrichs Memorial Scholarship
    Nathan Schweitzer
    LeTourneau University

    John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
    Alexander Kolev
    The Ohio State University

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Easton Roundy
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Brady Seger
    The Ohio State University

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Hunter Smith
    Ferris State University

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Caley Wagner
    Ferris State University

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Collin Walker
    The Ohio State University

    Lincoln Electric Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication Technologies Scholarship
    Nicholas Wilson
    Ferris State University

    AWS Board of Directors Scholarship
    Tanner Addy
    Midlands Technical College

    AWS Past Presidents Scholarship
    Andrew Adams
    The Ohio State University

    $5,500 - $6,500

    Nancy & Barry Carlson Scholarship
    Juan Canales
    Los Angeles Trade Technical College

    William A. & Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Madelyn Svenson
    The Ohio State University

    AWS Foundation Board of Trustees Scholarship
    Abby Fay
    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Donald J. Beneteau Scholarship
    Clayton Fegley
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Donald & Shirley Hastings Scholarship
    Aidan Rohrer
    The Ohio State University

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Drew Rupp
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Nathan Schiesl
    Ferris State University

    Jack & Jo Dammann Scholarship
    Luke Germain
    Ferris State University

    Jack & Jo Dammann Scholarship
    Winfield Hall
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Peter McCausland Airgas Scholarship
    John Crosley
    Southeast Community College

    Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship
    Preston Angell
    Arizona State University

    Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship
    Rylan Snyder
    The Ohio State University

    William A. & Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Gabrielle Dukes
    University of Alaska Anchorage

    William A. & Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Josiah Hinojos
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Howard E. & Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
    Jace Burns
    Ferris State University

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Julia Maurer
    Ferris State University

    Matsuo Bridge Company Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
    Cody Sype
    Ferris State University

    Samuel Gentry Scholarship
    Andrea Havlin
    Long Beach City College

    Samuel & Joann Thomas Scholarship
    Joey Fuhrman
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    $4,000 - $5,000

    AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship
    Ivan Acosta
    Blackhawk Technical College

    AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship
    Logan Kell
    North Dakota State College of Science

    Air Products Women of Gases & Welding Scholarship
    Alyssa Havlin
    Long Beach City College

    Airgas Jerry Baker Scholarship
    Mark Schlanderer
    Ferris State University

    Airgas Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
    Nathan Vander Meulen
    Ferris State University

    Anthony T. D'Annessa Memorial Scholarship
    Maximus Adams
    The Ohio State University

    Anthony T. D'Annessa Memorial Scholarship
    William Hoffer
    The Ohio State University

    Barbara & Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarship
    Mason Fraley
    Ferris State University

    Barbara & Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarship
    Jackson Guillery
    Ferris State University

    Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Brooklynn Andrews
    Washtenaw Community College

    Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Daniel Castro
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Francisco Hidalgo, Jr.
    College of the Sequoias

    Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Chanhee Seo
    Clover Park Technical College

    Carey & Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Jenna Smith
    Emily Griffith Technical College

    Carl & Mary Peters Scholarship
    Wyatt Kobel
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Craig Wood O.E. Meyer Co. Scholarship
    Maggie Wozniak
    Ferris State University

    Damian J. Kotecki Memorial AWS Scholarship
    Stephen Gebes
    South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

    Damian J. Kotecki Memorial AWS Scholarship
    Ethan Overton
    Colorado School of Mines

    Dillhoff Family OKI Bering Scholarship
    Lawrence Bramer
    Central New Mexico Community College

    Dillhoff Family OKI Bering Scholarship
    Caleb Grashoff
    American Welding Academy

    Donald & Shirley Hastings Scholarship
    William Swary
    The Ohio State University

    Edward J. Brady Memorial Scholarship
    Cadence Randall
    Ferris State University

    ESAB Scholarship
    Lukas Anderson
    Butte College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Luis Arsenault
    Palomar College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Nikolas Beliakoff
    Franklin Technology Center

    ESAB Scholarship
    Benjamin Cornaby
    Utah State University

    ESAB Scholarship
    Maxwell Dotson
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    ESAB Scholarship
    Aric Farrill
    Tyler Junior College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Dale Hurd
    Weber State University

    ESAB Scholarship
    Michael Netherton
    National Park College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Mason Oswald
    Bismarck State College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Lucas Quill
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    ESAB Victor Technologies Scholarship
    Peter Boe
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    ESAB Victor Technologies Scholarship
    Nathan Willcutt
    Ferris State University

    Harvey & Linda Castner Scholarship
    Owen Sharp
    Centralia College

    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Scholarship
    Reagan Eichert
    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Scholarship
    Brayden Oberrecht
    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Maximus Nelson
    Ferris State University

    Joe Alvarez Scholarship
    Zane Roche
    LeTourneau University

    John Deere Scholarship
    Samantha Fregault
    Ferris State University

    John Deere Scholarship
    Austin O'Connor
    Ferris State University

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    Drew Schmidt
    Ferris State University

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    Armando Torres
    California State University

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    McKenzie Waddell
    Wayne State University

    Michael S. Mintun Scholarship
    Noah Schneider
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Praxair International Scholarship
    Conner Kirby
    Ferris State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
    Evan Butler
    The Ohio State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
    Joshua Gartke
    Ferris State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
    Carson McKee
    The Ohio State University

    Rich Kellum Practical Experience Scholarship
    Alexandra Miller
    Ferris State University

    Robert W. White, Sr. Scholarship
    Douglas Laursen
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Ron Whitman Scholarship
    Gannon Caswell
    LeTourneau University

    Samuel Gentry Scholarship
    Kadi Thorp
    Lincoln Tech

    voestalpine Böhler Welding Scholarship
    Robert Pease
    Kentucky Welding Institute

    William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship
    Temprance Goldfarb
    Ferris State University

    James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    Elise Jackson
    Ferris State University

    Richard J. Seif Technical Sales & Marketing Scholarship
    Riley Foss
    Ferris State University

    Barbara & Richard Couch Hypertherm Scholarship
    Mason Toth
    Ferris State University

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Leah Cannon
    Utah State University Eastern

    D. Fred & Marian L. Bovie Scholarship
    Erich McDaniel
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    D. Fred & Marian L. Bovie Scholarship
    Joseph Wood
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Ray & Sandy Shook Scholarship
    Trevor Pratt
    College of Southern Idaho

    Ray & Sandy Shook Scholarship
    Dylan Riney
    Western New Mexico University

    Walter J. Sperko & Laura G. Tutterow Scholarship
    Caiden DeMoss
    Missouri Welding Institute

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Amanda Anselmi
    Salt Lake Community College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Jayla Beatty
    Chattanooga State Community College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Yuly Bernal
    Portland Community College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Meredith Frerichs
    Southwestern Illinois College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Ashley Maybit
    San Jacinto College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Denise Ramos
    College of DuPage

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Sabrina Schmidt
    Fox Valley Technical College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Mariella Vigil
    Central Piedmont Community College

    $2,500 - $3,500

    Art Kleppen Family CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Ryan Nicholson
    Southeast Community College

    Art Kleppen Family CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Adler Watson
    Ridgewater College

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Jordan Duckworth
    Central New Mexico Community College

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Harley Hostler
    Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Isaiah Leyba
    Central New Mexico Community College

    Jack & Jo Dammann Technical Scholarship
    Oliver Cruz
    Emily Griffith Technical College

    Rick & Chris Richardson Scholarship
    Kain Combs
    University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

    William F. Fray Scholarship
    Andrew Brame
    Cochise College

    William A. Rice Family Women in Welding Scholarship
    Brianna Clark
    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Tom Landon Memorial Scholarship
    Garrett Fenton
    LeTourneau University

    Tom Landon Memorial Scholarship
    Paul Sengul
    LeTourneau University

    Tom Landon Memorial Scholarship
    Liam Stickler
    LeTourneau University

    Art Kleppen Family CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Jon Inlow
    Olympic College

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Noah Martin
    Butte College

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Wilson Wu
    Laney College

    D. Fred & Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship
    Aiden Galindo
    Big Bend Community College

    D. Fred & Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship
    Abigail Hawkins
    College of Southern Idaho

    D. Fred & Marian L. Bovie Technical Scholarship
    Thomas Smith
    Alfred State College

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship and Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship
    Logan Kriess
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship
    Amber Kruncos
    Advanced Welding Institute

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship
    Savannah Montgomery
    Olympic College

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship
    Mabel Ornelas
    College of Eastern Idaho

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Welding Arts Scholarship
    Kyler Wolff
    Southeast Community College

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    Landon Paar
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    Richard Ruff, II
    Blue Ridge Community College

    Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship
    Nick McAllister
    Ferris State University

    Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship
    Ellis Meloche
    Ferris State University

    Tony Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
    Victoria Prudhomme
    Pitt Community College

    Tony Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
    Ramiro Quiroz Delgado
    Coastal Carolina Community College

    William F. Fray Scholarship
    Jared Holt
    Southeast Technical College

    William F. Fray Scholarship
    Jimmy Lopez
    Truckee Meadows Community College

    Charles Francis Memorial Scholarship
    Hayden Hampton
    Kentucky Welding Institute

    Karen M. Gilgenbach Scholarship
    Emalea Mitchell
    University of Wisconsin

    John M. Stropki Scholarship
    Brayden Smith
    Texas State Technical College

    Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association Scholarship
    Ari Bolander
    Mountainland Technical College

    Weldsale Co. Cunningham Family Scholarship
    Matthew Adams
    Advanced Welding Institute

    Weldsale Co. Cunningham Family Scholarship
    Cole Waltman
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    John M. Stropki Scholarship

    For the children or grandchildren of a current or retired Lincoln Electric Company employee

    Braylon Alexander - Eastern Michigan University

    Avery Coe - Grand Valley State University

    Rhea Deshpande - The Ohio State University

    Vincent Dragolich - Grove City College

    Nicholas Hancock - Cleveland State University

    Gianna Hart - Montana Technological University

    Nicholas Schultz - University of Akron

    Luke Shetler - University of Akron

    Robert Silk - The Ohio State University

    Ava Sutter - University of North Carolina - Charlotte

    Veronica Talan - Case Western Reserve University

  • District Scholarships

    DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS

    (AWS Section affiliation in parentheses)

    District 1

    • Samantha Faull — The Ohio State University (057-Connecticut)
    • Josiah Hinojos — Pennsylvania College of Technology (057-Connecticut)
    • Cavin Napoletano — Pennsylvania College of Technology (057-Connecticut)
    • Isabel Saucier — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (102-Maine)
    • Tylor Saragusa — Welder Training and Testing Institute (116-Green & White Mountains)

    District 2

    • Joseph Herman — Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    • Jonah Lorah — Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    • Seth Maniscalco — Delaware County Community College (001-Philadelphia)
    • David Parsons — Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    • Terrell Walton — Delaware Community College (001-Philadelphia)
    • Michael White — Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    • Katelyn Zuba — Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    • Kayla DiSanzo — SUNY Delhi (004-New York)
    • Colean Murphy — Lincoln Tech (004-New York)
    • Hudson Narissi — Alfred State College (004-New York)
    • Anthony Olenchak — Pennsylvania College of Technology (004-New York)
    • Lucas Quill — Pennsylvania College of Technology (004-New York)
    • Julio Santiago — Alfred State College (004-New York)
    • Brooke Calhoun — Pennsylvania College of Technology (012-New Jersey)
    • Sofia LaSpina — Pennsylvania College of Technology (076-Long Island)

    District 3

    • Joey Fuhrman — Pennsylvania College of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)
    • Alaina Myers — Pennsylvania College of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)
    • Mason DiGiacomo — Pennsylvania College of Technology (047-Lehigh Valley)
    • Clayton Fegley — Pennsylvania College of Technology (105-Central Pennsylvania)
    • Zach Tallman — Pennsylvania College of Technology (105-Central Pennsylvania)

    District 4

    • Christopher Gsell — J Sargeant Reynolds Community College (121-Tidewater)
    • Jayden Wallace — WyoTech (121-Tidewater)
    • Micah McMillan — Pitt Community College (137-Northeastern Carolina)
    • Victoria Prudhomme — Pitt Community College (137-Northeastern Carolina)
    • Ramiro Quiroz Delgado — Coastal Carolina Community College (137-Northeastern Carolina)
    • Gannon Caswell — LeTourneau University (140-Charlotte)
    • Jacob Gantz — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Fouad Heritch — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Brodie Keyes — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Carson Lusted — Mitchell Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Daniel Mendoza — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Mariella Vigil — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • William Waddell-Jacobs — Central Piedmont Community College (140-Charlotte)
    • Liam Earnst — Ferris State University (151-Triangle)
    • Anthony Johnson — Central Virginia Community College (179-Southwest Virginia)

    District 5

    • Joshua Farley — LeTourneau University (025-Atlanta)
    • Justin Graham — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)
    • Conrad Hunter — West Georgia Technical College (025-Atlanta)
    • Renee Lewis — Chattahoochee Technical College (025-Atlanta)
    • Landyn Lynn — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)
    • Gabriella Paulino — LeTourneau University (025-Atlanta)
    • Ashley Smith — Kennesaw State University (025-Atlanta)
    • Martin Tate — Savannah Technical College (025-Atlanta)
    • Henry Howard — Lorenzo Walker Technical College (080-South Florida)
    • Jaden Exline — Arclabs Welding School (097-South Carolina)
    • Grayson Roberts — Big Bend Technical College (110-North Florida)
    • Gabriel Avilez — Manatee Technical College (112-Florida West Coast)
    • Tanner Addy — Midlands Technical College (154-Columbia)
    • Joshua Wood — Withlacoochee Technical College (188-North Central Florida)
    • Ricardo Vega Garcia — Daytona State College (510-Central Florida)

    District 6

    • Trevor Gould — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)
    • Cheyenne Watkins — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)
    • Elaine Thornton — Jamestown Community College (010-Niagara Frontier)
    • Elias Hoepfl — Arc + Flame Center (032-Rochester)
    • Konor Moore — Advanced Welding Institute (049-Syracuse)
    • Nick Costabile — Alfred State College (189-Twin Tiers)

    District 7

    • Joseph Novotnak — Ferris State University (003-Pittsburgh)
    • Trista Somerville — Pennsylvania College of Technology (003-Pittsburgh)
    • Thomas Smith — Alfred State College (033-Dayton)
    • Alvin Gunawan — The Ohio State University (036-Columbus)
    • Alyson Jones — Ashland Community and Technical College (103-Tri-State)
    • Anthony Williams — New River Community and Technical College (103-Tri-State)
    • Atreyu Copen — University of Rio Grande (129-Mid-Ohio Valley)
    • Craig Rupert — Pennsylvania College of Technology (501-Johnstown Altoona)

    District 8

    • Jayla Beatty — Chattanooga State Community College (031-Chattanooga)
    • Robin Carter — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (031-Chattanooga)
    • Ruby Luke — Tennessee College of Applied Technology (045-Nashville)
    • William Rybolt — Nashville Auto Diesel College (045-Nashville)
    • Greg Mason — Pellissippi State Community College (071-Northeast Tennessee)
    • Roman Webb — Ferris State University (071-Northeast Tennessee)
    • Alexzander Caudill — Kentucky Welding Institute (077-Holston Valley)
    • Hayden Hampton — Kentucky Welding Institute (077-Holston Valley)
    • Mason Williams — Kentucky Welding Institute (077-Holston Valley)
    • Mason Conn — Chattanooga State Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    • Keith Ferrill — Wallace State Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    • Stephen Layman — Northwest Shoals Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    • Case Pinion — Wallace State Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    • Carson Ryan — Wallace State Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    • Richard Ruff, II — Blue Ridge Community College (195-Western Carolina)

    District 9

    • Brayden Duran — Jefferson State Community College (021-Birmingham)
    • Cameron Chabreck, Jr. — Southeastern Louisiana University (042-New Orleans)
    • Kadyn Michel — Southeastern Louisiana University (042-New Orleans)
    • Michael Schieble — Southeastern Louisiana University (042-New Orleans)
    • Caden Rios — Southeastern Louisiana University (086-Baton Rouge)
    • John Dame — Wallace Community College (091-Mobile)
    • Paula Heim Rivas — Northwest Florida State College (091-Mobile)
    • Christopher McFarland — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)
    • Jesse Swindell — Locklin Technical College (091-Mobile)
    • Taylor Wallace — Bishop State Community College (091-Mobile)
    • Bryce Corse — Fletcher Technical Community College (108-Morgan City)
    • Justin Daigle — South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)
    • Kevin Johnwell — South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)
    • Anna Pearson — SOWELA Technical Community College (148-Acadiana)
    • William Heath — Central Alabama Community College (508-Auburn-Opelika)

    District 10

    • Case Hummel — Ferris State University (006-Cleveland)
    • Aaron Meadows — Malone University (006-Cleveland)
    • Savannah Reed — The Ohio State University (006-Cleveland)
    • Allison Reiter — Western Welding Academy (006-Cleveland)
    • Madelyn Svenson — The Ohio State University (006-Cleveland)
    • Aleia Lambert — The Ohio State University (018-Mahoning Valley)
    • Aidan Rohrer — The Ohio State University (018-Mahoning Valley)
    • Logan Kriess — Pennsylvania College of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)
    • Korryn Schmader — Pennsylvania College of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)
    • William Hoffer — The Ohio State University (085-Stark Central)

    District 11

    • William Burke — Washtenaw Community College (011-Detroit)
    • Jason Lavender — Oakland Community College (011-Detroit)
    • William Scheinpflug — Macomb Community College (011-Detroit)
    • Jacob Johnson — Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    • Grant Lefers — Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    • Avery Cotton — Ferris State University (061-Saginaw Valley)
    • Adam Haag — Ferris State University (061-Saginaw Valley)
    • Kevin Warren — Ferris State University (061-Saginaw Valley)

    District 12

    • Milan Chobanov — Advanced Welding Institute (074-Fox Valley)
    • Mason Fraley — Ferris State University (074-Fox Valley)
    • Will Huebner — Fox Valley Technical College (074-Fox Valley)
    • Amber Kruncos — Advanced Welding Institute (074-Fox Valley)
    • Emalea Mitchell — University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (074-Fox Valley)
    • Trina Raflik — Mid-State Technical College (074-Fox Valley)
    • Sabrina Schmidt — Fox Valley Technical College (074-Fox Valley)
    • Ivan Acosta — Blackhawk Technical College (079-Madison-Beloit)
    • Brianna Clark — Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (079-Madison-Beloit)
    • Logan Bressette — Advanced Welding Institute (114-Upper Peninsula)
    • Jonathan Cowan — Ferris State University (132-Racine-Kenosha)
    • Sadie Hua — Gateway Technical College (132-Racine-Kenosha)

    District 13

    • Alivia Bell — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (002-Chicago)
    • Elise Burkut — Indian Hills Community College (002-Chicago)
    • John Cunningham — Ferris State University (002-Chicago)
    • Julie Garcia — Harper College (002-Chicago)
    • Mario Garcia II — Harper College (002-Chicago)
    • Jaylin Grayer — Pipefitter 597 (002-Chicago)
    • Nicco Hernandez — Universal Technical Institute (002-Chicago)
    • Charles Lawrence — Ferris State University (002-Chicago)
    • Antwan Payne — Lincoln Tech (002-Chicago)
    • Drew Schmidt — Ferris State University (002-Chicago)
    • Alex Wu — The Ohio State University (002-Chicago)
    • Elija Miskic— Ferris State University (090-J.A.K.)
    • Matthew Waller — Ferris State University (090-J.A.K.)
    • Carson Coffman — Missouri Welding Institute (113-Blackhawk)
    • Nicholas Tribble — McHenry County College (113-Blackhawk)

    District 14

    • Caleb Grashoff — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    • Logan Grashoff — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    • Daisy Henke — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    • Brayden O'Dell — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (027-Indiana)
    • Jacob Scott — Kentucky Welding Institute (048-Louisville)
    • Ethan Sanders — Kentucky Welding Institute (070-Sangamon Valley)
    • Ulises Mateo — West Kentucky Community and Technical College (107-Tri-River)
    • Marshall Kipp — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)
    • Ty Story — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    District 15

    • Logan Kell — North Dakota State College of Science (019-Northwest)
    • Andrew Merry — LeTourneau University (019-Northwest)
    • Crosby Hruska — North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)
    • Peter Marquart — North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)
    • Caiden Carpenter — Minnesota North College (131-Arrowhead)
    • Logan Steel — Minnesota North College (131-Arrowhead)

    District 16

    • Kaylee Beachner — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)
    • Caiden DeMoss — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)
    • Garrett Lueckenotto — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)
    • Logan Gordon — Missouri Welding Institute (066-Iowa)
    • John Crosley — Southeast Community College (081-Nebraska)
    • Kyler Wolff — Southeast Community College (081-Nebraska)
    • Stephen Gebes — South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (133-Siouxland)
    • Jared Holt — Southeast Technical Institute (133-Siouxland)
    • Elizabeth Preszler — Mitchell Technical Institute (133-Siouxland)
    • Kain Combs — University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton (160-Southeast Nebraska)
    • Ryan Nicholson — Southeast Community College (160-Southeast Nebraska)
    • Nathan Schiesl — Ferris State University (162-Eastern Iowa)

    District 17

    • Eli Middlebrook — Clarendon College (023-Oklahoma City)
    • Jason Reeve — LeTourneau University (053-North Texas)
    • David Floyd — Ozarks Technical Community College (136-Ozark)
    • Michael Alvarez — Austin Community College (144-Central Texas)
    • Zane Roche — LeTourneau University (150-East Texas)
    • Lamar Morgan — United Welding Institute (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    District 18

    • Dakota Lee — Blinn College (022-Houston)
    • Saul Loredo — Austin Community College (022-Houston)
    • Ryan Montoya — Austin Community College (022-Houston)
    • Brayden Orr — Texas State University (022-Houston)
    • Garrison Michalewicz — Texas State Technical College (083-San Antonio)
    • Vanessa Rivera — Texas State Technical College (083-San Antonio)
    • Walter Tarbox — Palo Alto College (083-San Antonio)
    • Michael Marks — Lamar Institute of Technology ( 093-Sabine)
    • Ashley Maybit — San Jacinto College (093-Sabine)
    • Chance Mcwilliams — Lamar Institute of Technology (093-Sabine)
    • Richlyn Manuel — SOWELA Technical Community College (142-Lake Charles)
    • Angelica Perez — Victoria College (153-Corpus Christi)
    • Joshua Gonzalez — Dona Ana Community College (198-El Paso)
    • Perla Tovar — Dona Ana Community College (198-El Paso)
    • Briana Zavala — South Texas College (507-Rio Grande Valley)

    District 19

    • David Gayheart — Olympic College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)
    • Moises Orta-Castillo — Olympic College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)
    • Wyatt Bonson — Western Welding Academy (052-Greater Oregon)
    • Maureen Ohanlon — University of Alaska Southeast (125-Alaska)
    • Serenity Schimmeyer — Alaska Vocational Technical Center (125-Alaska)
    • Ryan Truitt — Western Welding Academy (125-Alaska)
    • Keegan Harshberger — Western Welding Academy (156-Inland Empire)
    • Aiden Galindo — Big Bend Community College (167-Spokane)
    • Joel Menard — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (216-Alberta)
    • Saylor Mayer — Thompson Rivers University (218-British Columbia)

    District 20

    • Daden Beauprez — Western Welding Academy (039-Colorado)
    • Bryan Churchill — Northeastern Junior College (039-Colorado)
    • Douglas Laursen — Brigham Young University-Idaho (059-Utah)
    • Rhiannon Short — Salt Lake Community College (059-Utah)
    • Ashly Abeyta — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)
    • Robert Gonzales — New Mexico State University (146-Southern Colorado)
    • Samuel LePage — Western Welding Academy (146-Southern Colorado)
    • Nikolai Serra — Colorado Mesa University (146-Southern Colorado)
    • Brenan Barber — Bridgerland Technical College (192-Wyoming)
    • Dade Bohl — Missouri Welding Institute (192-Wyoming)
    • Zachary Wasserloos — Western Welding Academy (192-Wyoming)

    District 21

    • Brendan Hager — Long Beach City College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    • Kevin Nguyen — Long Beach City College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    • David Williams — Fullerton College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    • Felicity Diaz — WyoTech (055-Arizona)
    • Chaslyn Evans — Navajo Technical College (055-Arizona)
    • Nathan Lee — Brigham Young University-Idaho (055-Arizona)
    • Keegan May — Brigham Young University-Idaho (055-Arizona)
    • Ethan Overton — Colorado School of Mines (055-Arizona)
    • Dylan Riney — Western New Mexico University (055-Arizona)
    • Luis Arsenault — Palomar College (092-San Diego)
    • Juan Canales — Los Angeles Trade Technical College ( 109-San Fernando Valley)
    • Eternala Fontanez — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)
    • Andrea Havlin — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)
    • Frank Sanchez — Cerritos College (109-San Fernando Valley)
    • Zach Sibila — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    District 22

    • Lukas Anderson — Butte College (007-San Francisco)
    • Michael Brady-Rodriguez — Laney College (007-San Francisco)
    • Benjamin Deckard — Missouri Welding Institute (170-Kern)
    • Aiden Grob — American River College (174-Sacramento Valley)
    • Trevor Pratt — College of Southern Idaho (174-Sacramento Valley)
    • Francisco Hidalgo, Jr. — College of the Sequoias (176-Central Valley)
  • Section and District Named Scholarships

    SECTION AND DISTRICT NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

    District 1

    Boston Section (Seabury Waring) Section Scholarship

    Samantha Fregault — Ferris State University
    Anneliese Murray-Mosher — Lincoln Tech
    Adam Webster — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Walter Chojnacki and Albert J. Moore Jr. - Connecticut Section Scholarship

    Samantha Faull — The Ohio State University
    Josiah Hinojos — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Perry, James and Salebra Green & White Mountains Section Scholarship

    Emily Hopp — Missouri Welding Institute
    Noah Krygier — Advanced Welding Institute
    Trey Lundquist — Kentucky Welding Institute

    District 2

    AWISCO Scholarship (District 2)

    Lucas Quill — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Jerome Robinson Scholarship (District 2)

    Anthony Olenchak — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Lucas Quill — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Keen Compressed Gas Scholarship (District 2)

    Landon Paar — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    PSEG Foundation Scholarship (District 2)

    Luke Engler — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Philadelphia Section Scholarship

    Luke Engler — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Jonah Lorah — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Seth Maniscalco — Delaware County Community College
    David Parsons — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Terrell Walton — Community College of Philadelphia
    Nathan Weldon — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Michael White — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Kyree Wise — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Tim Stott Memorial Scholarship (Philadelphia Section)

    Michael White — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    New York Section Scholarship

    Hudson Narissi — Alfred State College

    Al and Pat Fleury Scholarship (New Jersey Section)

    Joshua Rivera — Universal Technical Institute

    Long Island Section Scholarship

    Sofia LaSpina — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    District 3

    District 3 Baltimore Scholarship

    Wyatt Kobel — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    District 3 Shirley Bollinger Scholarship

    Valentino Barillaro — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Shauna Kerlin — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Robert W. Worden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Washington DC Section)

    Claire Roan — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Claudia Bottenfield Memorial Scholarship (York-Lancaster Section)

    Ronald Hoover — Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
    Harley Hostler — Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
    Frezghi Kibrom — The Community College of Baltimore County

    Lancaster Scholarship (York-Lancaster Section)

    Joey Fuhrman — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Alaina Myers — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    York Central PA Section Scholarship

    Joey Fuhrman — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Alaina Myers — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Lehigh Valley Section Professor Robert D. Stout Scholarship

    Mason DiGiacomo — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Reading Section Millennium Scholarship

    Shauna Kerlin — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Landon Paar — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    B.W. Bain and D.A. Nicholas Scholarship (Cumberland Valley Section)

    Cybil Scherado — Lynnes Welding Training

    District 4

    Arc3 Gases Scholarship (District 4)

    Aaliyah Allen — Central Piedmont Community College

    District 4 Scholarship

    Christopher Gsell — J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
    Micah McMillan — Pitt Community College
    Ramiro Quiroz Delgado — Coastal Carolina Community College
    Mariella Vigil — Central Piedmont Community College

    Tidewater Virginia Section Scholarship

    Ryan Zaun — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Charlotte Section Scholarship

    Mariella Vigil — Central Piedmont Community College
    William Waddell-Jacobs — Central Piedmont Community College

    Triangle Section Scholarship

    Liam Earnst — Ferris State University

    District 5

    Central Maintenance & Welding Scholarship (District 5)

    Emily Kindem — Pasco-Hernando Community College

    Malcolm T. Gilliland - District 5 Scholarship

    Ashley Smith — Kennesaw State University

    Wayne J. Engeron, Sr. Scholarship (Atlanta Section)

    Joshua Farley — LeTourneau University

    North Florida Section Scholarship

    Aiden Kateley — Tulsa Welding School
    Baholelwa Misabiko — Tulsa Welding School
    Zachary Wilmoth — Jones Technical College

    Owen Steel Workforce Welding Scholarship (Columbia Section)

    Tanner Addy — Midlands Technical College

    South Carolina Weld Strong Scholarship (Columbia Section)

    Bryson Cook — Midlands Technical College

    North Central Florida Section Scholarship

    Jade Childs — Southern Technical College
    Benjamin Crowder — Florida Gateway College

    District 6

    Bill Myers - Alleghany Section Scholarship (District 6)

    Ryan Goeckel — Alfred State College

    Mike & Joan Krupnicki — Miller Electric Scholarship (District 6)

    David Wadley — Arc + Flame Center

    Tyler Hohman Memorial Scholarship (District 6)

    Ethan Hufnagle — Arc + Flame Center
    Emily Root — Monroe Community College

    Robert J. Christoffel - Northern NY Section Scholarship

    Jacob Montalbano — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Russ Newell Scholarship (Syracuse Section)

    Konor Moore — Advanced Welding Institute

    District 7

    CraftForce Scholarship (District 7)

    Ja’Niyah Baker — Community College of Allegheny County

    Ed Cable - BUG-O District 7 Scholarship

    Rylan Snyder — The Ohio State University

    Women of Gases and Welding District 7 Scholarship

    Sasha Woloschuk — The Ohio State University

    David L. and Dolly McQuaid Scholarship (Pittsburgh Section)

    Reagan Eichert — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Pittsburgh Section Scholarship

    Ja’Niyah Baker — Community College of Allegheny County
    Maxwell Dotson — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Reagan Eichert — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    Rachael Lamb — Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Joseph Novotnak — Ferris State University
    Trista Somerville — Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Dayton Section Scholarship

    Jorge Waimin Duron — The Ohio State University

    Les Vesey - Dayton Section Scholarship

    Christian Foley — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Columbus Section Scholarship

    Alvin Gunawan — The Ohio State University
    Maxwell Immel — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    Robert Schraft — The Ohio State University
    Brady Seger — The Ohio State University
    Rowan Toole — The Ohio State University
    Sasha Woloschuk — The Ohio State University
    Michael York — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Jeff Crockett Memorial Scholarship (Tri-State Section)

    Alyson Jones — Ashland Community and Technical College

    Carlisle Smith Tri-State Section Scholarship

    Taegan Smith — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    District 8

    Jimmy Walker Sr. - Saf-T-Cart Scholarship (District 8)

    Andrew Adams — The Ohio State University

    Nancy C. Cole Scholarship (District 8)

    Megan Foster — Chattanooga State Community College

    nexAir LLC - Gary Enders Scholarship (District 8)

    Zachery Cannon — Northwest Shoals Community College

    Women of Gases and Welding District 8 Scholarship

    Adasyn Wilkey — Chattanooga State Community College

    Chattanooga Section Scholarship

    Jayla Beatty — Chattanooga State Community College
    Robin Carter — Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Megan Foster — Chattanooga State Community College
    David Freeman — The Ohio State University
    Adasyn Wilkey — Chattanooga State Community College

    Nashville Section Scholarship

    Ruby Luke — Tennessee College of Applied Technology
    William Rybolt — Nashville Auto Diesel College Inc

    Greater Huntsville Section Scholarship

    Max Cooper — Wallace State Community College

    Rayburn Johnson Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)

    Gabriel Awwad — Ferris State University

    Too Mitchell Memorial - NASA Friends & Family Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)

    Ashley Garcia — Northwest Shoals Community College

    Too Mitchell Memorial Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)

    Zella Johnson — Northeast Alabama Community College

    District 9

    Atlas Welding Supply Scholarship (District 9)

    Brayden Duran — Jefferson State Community College

    Anthony J. DeMarco & Bruce Hallila Scholarship (New Orleans Section)

    Kadyn Michel — Southeastern Louisiana University

    Shelton L. Ritter - New Orleans Section Scholarship

    Cameron Chabreck, Jr — Southeastern Louisiana University
    Michael Schieble — Southeastern Louisiana University

    Pascagoula Section Scholarship

    Lake Dixon — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
    Trevin Merrill — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

    Baton Rouge Section Scholarship

    Caden Rios — Southeastern Louisiana University
    Noah Wlliamson — Southeastern Louisiana University
    Camden Womack — Southeastern Louisiana University

    Glenn M. Rhoades III Memorial Scholarship

    Camden Womack — Southeastern Louisiana University

    George & Glenda Fairbanks - Baton Rouge Section Scholarship

    Noah Williamson — Southeastern Louisiana University

    O. J. Templet -Baton Rouge Section Scholarship

    Caden Rios — Southeastern Louisiana University

    Clay Byron Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)

    Jasoph Knudson-Angelly — George Stone Technical College

    Eleanor Ezell Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)

    Haley Starr — George Stone Technical College

    Leo Veal Scholarship (Mobile Section)

    Patrick Nolan — George Stone Technical College

    Paul "Jerry" Betts Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)

    Patrick Nolan — George Stone Technical College

    Ronald C. & Joyce Pierce — Mobile Section Scholarship

    Kylie Crandall — George Stone Technical College
    John Dame — Wallace Community College
    Paula Heim Rivas — Northwest Florida State College
    Avery Locke — Auburn University
    Lailah Mason — Bishop State Community College
    Jesse Swindell — Locklin Technical College
    Taylor Wallace — Bishop State Community College

    Stephen F. Carlisle Scholarship (Mobile Section)

    Christopher McFarland — George Stone Technical College

    Wesco & Miller Electric Mobile Section Scholarship

    Warren Baker — George Stone Technical College
    Davian Christian — George Stone Technical College

    William H. Harrison, Jr. - Mobile Section Scholarship

    Jaden Lee — George Stone Technical College

    Andrew LaFleur - Acadiana Section Scholarship

    Anna Pearson — Sowela Technical Community College

    Charles Lewis Jr. - Acadiana Section Scholarship

    Kevin Johnwell — South Louisiana Community College

    John Angers - Acadiana Section Scholarship

    Deveron Rubin — South Louisiana Community College

    District 10

    Dr. John Gerken - Cleveland Section Scholarship

    Case Hummel — Ferris State University
    Savannah Reed — The Ohio State University
    Allison Reiter — Western Welding Academy
    Madelyn Svenson — The Ohio State University

    Lowbrow Customs - Cleveland Section Scholarship

    David Bowman — Lincoln Electric Welding School

    District 11

    Detroit Ellicott/Arc Welding — District 11 Scholarship

    John Freund — Ferris State University

    Detroit Roth - Resistance Welding - District 11 Scholarship

    Katie North — Wayne State University

    Amos & Marilyn Winsand Scholarship (Detroit Section)

    McKenzie Waddell — Wayne State University

    Blazok Foundation Scholarship (Detroit Section)

    Christon Moore — Schoolcraft College

    Detroit Section Scholarship

    Sfaa Alaboody — Washtenaw Community College
    Sydney Boyer — Ferris State University
    William Burke — Washtenaw Community College
    Holly Eatinger — Washtenaw Community College
    James Endres — Ferris State University
    Riley Foss — Ferris State University
    Joshua Gartke — Ferris State University
    Luke Germain — Ferris State University
    Jackson Guillery — Ferris State University
    Sean Higgins — Wayne State University
    Case Hummel — Ferris State University
    Elise Jackson — Ferris State University
    Jacob Johnson — Ferris State University
    Diana Ljuljdurovic — Wayne State University
    Nick McAllister — Ferris State University
    Ellis Meloche — Ferris State University
    Alexandra Miller — Ferris State University
    Timothy Minnema — Ferris State University
    Christon Moore — Schoolcraft College
    Katie North — Wayne State University
    Jacob Phipps — Ferris State University
    Patrick Pramov, Jr — Wayne State University
    Meaghan Robertson — Ferris State University
    Curt Roy — Mott Community College
    William Scheinpflug — Wayne State University
    Mark Schlanderer — Ferris State University
    Drew Schmidt — Ferris State University
    Grant Schultz — Ferris State University
    Hunter Smith — Ferris State University
    Nicholas Stone — Wayne State University
    Cody Sype — Ferris State University
    Nathan Vander Meulen — Ferris State University
    Caley Wagner — Ferris State University
    Nathan Willcutt — Ferris State University
    Nicholas Wilson — Ferris State University

    Mardell D. Wilcox Scholarship (Detroit Section)

    William Burke — Washtenaw Community College

    Robert P and Mardell D Wilcox Scholarship (Detroit Section)

    Jackson Guillery — Ferris State University

    O.E. Meyer Co. – Rodney S. Belden Scholarship (NW Ohio Section)

    Caley Wagner — Ferris State University

    Aim High - Jerry Clay Scholarship (West Michigan Section)

    Sydney Boyer — Ferris State University
    Avery Cotton — Ferris State University
    Riley Foss — Ferris State University
    Brandon Hephner — Ferris State University
    Charly Hiddema — Ferris State University
    Evelyn Hill — Ferris State University
    William Hillary — Ferris State University
    Elise Jackson — Ferris State University
    Jacob Johnson — Ferris State University
    Conner Kirby — Ferris State University
    Alexandra Miller — Ferris State University
    Timothy Minnema — Ferris State University
    Bethany Monahan — Ferris State University
    Meaghan Robertson — Ferris State University
    William Ruboyianes — Ferris State University
    Trevor Selk — Ferris State University
    Andrew Strawn — Ferris State University
    Mason Toth — Ferris State University
    Kevin Warren — Ferris State University
    Nicholas Wilson — Ferris State University

    Apex Controls - Bernie TeBos Scholarship (West Michigan)

    Gavin Cleveland — Ferris State University

    Dietrich and Betty Roth Scholarship (West Michigan Section)

    John Freund — Ferris State University

    James Koster Scholarship (West Michigan Section)

    Ella Kniffin — Ferris State University

    RoMan Manufacturing - West Michigan Section Scholarship

    Hope Service — Ferris State University

    West Michigan Section Scholarship

    Benjamin Andrews — Ferris State University
    Trey Cameron — Ferris State University
    James Endres — Ferris State University
    Adam Haag — Ferris State University
    Samuel LaDuke — Ferris State University
    Grant Lefers — Ferris State University
    Robert Lukas — Ferris State University
    Jacob Phipps — Ferris State University
    Grant Schultz — Ferris State University
    Nathan Willcutt — Ferris State University

    Saginaw Valley Section Scholarship

    Gabriel Grzegorczyk — Ferris State University
    Richard Wilde — Ferris State University

    Central Michigan Section Scholarship

    Joshua Gartke — Ferris State University
    Robert Lukas — Ferris State University
    Hope Service — Ferris State University

    District 12

    Ted B. Jefferson Memorial Scholarship (District 12)

    Emalea Mitchell — University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
    Trina Raflik — Mid-State Technical College

    Milwaukee Section Scholarship

    Braxton Boehlke — Advanced Welding Institute

    Fox Valley Section Scholarship

    Trina Raflik — Mid-State Technical College

    Madison-Beloit Section Scholarship

    Kayden Teasdale — Blackhawk Technical College

    David J. Ramseur — Lakeshore Section Scholarship

    Jacob Mullikin — Missouri Welding Institute

    District 13

    District 13 Scholarship

    Zackery Kimmel — Ferris State University

    Weldstar Co. Scholarship (District 13)

    Aiden Kutz — Ferris State University

    Chicago Section Scholarship

    Bryan Santana — Morton College

    James E. Greer Scholarship (Chicago Section)

    Elise Burkut — Indian Hills Community College
    John Cunningham — Ferris State University
    Zackery Kimmel — Ferris State University
    Dianna Rosillo — Moraine Valley Community College

    Osceola Scholarship (Chicago Section)

    Julie Garcia — Harper College
    Jaylin Grayer — Pipefitter 597
    Antwan Payne — Lincoln Tech-Melrose Park
    Samuel Sage — Illinois Welding School

    Ron & Crystal Ashelford — Blackhawk Section Scholarship

    Antwan Payne — Lincoln Tech-Melrose Park

    Charles E. Hubbard, Jr. — JAK Section Scholarship

    Denise Ramos — College of DuPage

    District 14

    Garner Kimbrell — St. Louis Section Scholarship

    Caleb Grashoff — American Welding Academy

    Pat Cody Memorial St. Louis Section Scholarship

    Logan Grashoff — American Welding Academy

    Hil Bax - St. Louis Section Scholarship

    Zakkary Turner — Lewis and Clark Community College

    Bob Richwine - Indiana Section Scholarship

    Charles Higgins — Vincennes University
    Levi Pittman — Lincoln Tech-Indianapolis

    Brant Family - Indiana Oxygen Scholarship (Indiana Section)

    Athsiri Quebrado — Hobart Institute of Welding

    BAE Systems Louisville Section Scholarship

    Jacob Scott — Kentucky Welding Institute

    District 15

    District 15 Scholarship

    Damion Sartwell — United Tribes Technical College

    Lynnes Welding Training Scholarship (District 15)

    Bella Beaufeaux — Lynnes Welding Training
    Holden Heid — Lynnes Welding Training
    Noah Iglecias — Lynnes Welding Training

    Mike Hanson & Bob Sands — Northwest Section Scholarship

    Bella Beaufeaux — Lynnes Welding Training

    Production Engineering - Mike Albers - Northwest Section Scholarship

    Brody Bechel — Advanced Welding Institute

    Northwest Section Scholarship

    Jonas Fischer — Advanced Welding Institute
    Alec Grulkowski — Minnesota State College Southeast
    Trevor Krause — Minnesota State College Southeast
    Emilio Solis — Hennepin Technical College
    Dakota Swartzentruber — Dakota County Technical College

    Mace Harris — Northwest Section Scholarship

    Logan Kell — North Dakota State College of Science
    Adler Watson — Ridgewater College

    Northern Plains Section Scholarship

    Crosby Hruska — North Dakota State College of Science
    Titan Kelsch — Bismarck State College
    Trinity Reinke — North Dakota State College of Science

    District 16

    Karl Fogleman - District 16 Scholarship

    Quentin Delgado — Iron Eagle Welding Academy

    Central Nebraska Section Scholarship (District 16)

    Joseph Blaha — Northeast Community College
    Kevin Golden — Southeast Community College

    Richard "Dick" Emmit Blaisdell Scholarship (Kansas City Section)

    Kaylee Beachner — Missouri Welding Institute

    Roland Edward "Buck" Emmert Scholarship (Kansas City Section)

    Quentin Delgado — Iron Eagle Welding Academy

    Brian Bigfoot McKee Welder Scholarship (Kansas City Section)

    Caiden DeMoss — Missouri Welding Institute

    Your Local Kansas City Section Scholarship

    Jacob Gregory — Missouri Welding Institute

    Kansas Section 035 Scholarship

    Moises Avila — WSU Tech
    Kaiya Coffman — WSU Tech
    Cason Shaw — North Central Kansas Technical College

    Iowa Section Scholarship

    Noah Fullhart — Mitchell Technical Institute
    Gavin Hayes — Northwest Iowa Community College

    Charles F. Burg - Iowa Section Scholarship

    Michael Butterfield — North Iowa Area Community College

    Wayne Burns - Iowa Section Scholarship

    Hudson Koch — Alexandria Technical & Community College

    David J. Landon - Iowa Section Scholarship

    Logan Gordon — Missouri Welding Institute
    James Phinney — Missouri Welding Institute

    Monty Rodgers - Nebraska Section Scholarship

    Joseph Blaha — Northeast Community College
    John Crosley — Southeast Community College

    Pat Wagner SE Nebraska Section Scholarship

    Sadie Galloway — Southeast Community College

    District 17

    Danielle Rivera Memorial - District 17 Scholarship

    Ryanne Maxwell — Western Technical College

    Oklahoma City Section Scholarship

    Ginjer Davis — Alaska Vocational Technical Center

    Jesse and Valerie Grantham Scholarship (Oklahoma City Section)

    Elijah Dragman — Missouri Welding Institute

    Oklahoma City Section Scholarship

    Eli Middlebrook — Clarendon College

    Tulsa Section Scholarship

    Elizabeth Fitzpatrick — Tulsa Welding School - Oklahoma

    Grant Alan Harris Memorial Scholarship

    Evelyn Cruz — Collin College
    Jasmine Hernandez — Arclabs Welding School
    Brayden Smith — Texas State Technical College

    James W. Gardner - Ozark Section Scholarship

    Eli Woods — Missouri Welding Institute

    Central Texas Section Scholarship

    Cutter Justice — Texas State Technical College

    John W. Bailey Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)

    Kyle French — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    Thomas B. Schueck Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)

    Nicholas Fryer — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
    Hunter Haselhuhn — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    WELSCO Stephen E. Harrison Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)

    Jacob Mays — University of Arkansas at Monticello
    Natanael Trinidad — University of Arkansas
    Christopher Yerton — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    Lonestar - Blackgold Section Scholarship (East Texas Section)

    Nathan Schweitzer — LeTourneau University

    Thomas B. Schueck Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)

    De'Leon Mosby — University of Arkansas Community College
    Tyler Raney — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
    Jerry Tallent — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    District 18

    American Boiler Manufacturers Association Scholarship (Houston Section)

    Kevin Huynh — Lone Star College

    John R. Bray Scholarship (Houston Section)

    Gerardo Rodriguez — Tulsa Welding School - Houston

    Barney Burks Scholarship (Houston Section)

    Wyatt Smith — Lone Star College
    Peter Furlong — Blinn College
    Brianna Mosqueda — Universal Technical Institute-Houston

    Dennis K. and Robin Eck - Houston Section Scholarship

    Henry Elgie — LeTourneau University
    Amanda Foster — Arclabs Welding School
    Dakota Lee — Blinn College
    Brayden Orr — Universal Technical Institute

    George Kampschafer - Houston Section Scholarship

    Jose Madrigal — San Jacinto College

    Dr. Daryle Morgan - Houston Section Scholarship

    Carlos Carrillo — Precision Welding Academy

    Ronald S. Theiss - Houston Section Scholarship

    Don Coxaj — Alief Center for Advanced Careers

    Ronald S. Theiss - Houston Section Scholarship

    Kadi Thorp — Lincoln Tech

    Ron VanArsdale — Houston Section Scholarship

    Richard McColister — Lincoln Tech

    Houston Section Spirit of Welding Scholarship

    Peter Boe — Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Morris Weeks Scholarship (Sabine Section)

    Adryana Ortega — Lamar Institute of Technology

    District 19

    Jerry Hope Memorial Scholarship (District 19)

    Mia Abdulla — University of Alberta
    Daniele Calista — University of Alberta

    Chuck Daily Scholarship (Puget Sound Section)

    Jace Brown — Divers Institute of Technology
    Jacob Coppock — Everett Community College
    David Gayheart — Olympic College
    Tobin Reifenstahl — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Willamette Valley Scholarship

    Kyler Davis — Linn-Benton Community College
    Emily Garcia — Western Welding Academy
    Joseph Johnson — Linn-Benton Community College

    Don & Jean Cleveland - Willamette Valley Scholarship

    Cole Shielly — Clackamas Community College
    Koltin Vandeusen — Western Welding Academy
    Alexander Wong — Clackamas Community College

    Portland Section Scholarship

    Tristin Taylor — Portland Community College
    Leilani Towner — Clark College

    The Delk, Goodrich, Weisman Alaska Section Scholarship

    Catalina Bravo-Moe — Kenai Peninsula College
    Aiden Moore — Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    Conner Rushbrook — Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    Cameron Stewart — Alaska Vocational Technical Center

    Alberta Section Scholarship

    Mia Abdulla — University of Alberta
    Joel Menard — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
    Sarah Novakuske — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

    District 20

    Clark Family Welding Engineering Scholarship (District 20)

    Jared Wirkus — Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Norco & Miller Electric Scholarship (District 20)

    Leah Cannon — College of Eastern Utah
    Abigail Hawkins — College of Southern Idaho
    David Sidmore — College of Southern Idaho

    Women of Gases and Welding District 20 Scholarship

    Mary Kathryn Votruba — Southeast Community College

    Colorado Section Scholarship

    Daden Beauprez — Western Welding Academy
    Charles Buckner — Montana State University
    Bryan Churchill — Northeastern Junior College
    Rijad Cumurovic — Lincoln Tech-Denver
    Lucian Hamor — Western Welding Academy
    Jenna Smith — Emily Griffith Technical College
    Cortana Thrasher — Front Range Community College
    Zachary Toler — Missouri Welding Institute
    Samantha Walling — Ferris State University

    Vectis Colorado Section Scholarship

    Samantha Walling — Ferris State University

    Utah Section Scholarship

    Leah Cannon — College of Eastern Utah
    Joseph Wood — Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Bauman Industrial Labs - New Mexico Section Scholarship

    Reed McDaniel — Clovis Community College

    Bauman Industrial Labs Technical and QC Scholarship (New Mexico Section)

    Xavier Najar — Central New Mexico Community College

    Roselia M. Garcia - New Mexico Section 075 Scholarship

    Kristin Draper — San Juan College

    Teodoro "TJ" Ulibarri, Jr. Scholarship (New Mexico Section)

    Wyatt Boognl — San Juan College

    New Mexico Section #75 Scholarship

    Cole Hall — Western Welding Academy
    Ismael Jimenez — Central New Mexico Community College

    New Mexico Section #75 Scholarship

    Avery Mestas — Central New Mexico Community College
    Benjamin Snyder — Central New Mexico Community College
    Devin Suazo — Central New Mexico Community College
    Jacob Weaver — Luna Community College

    Jack Dammann — Southern Colorado Section Scholarship

    Douglas Jones — Pikes Peak Community College
    Dawson Zahl — Western Welding Academy

    Dale & Marolyn Mortensen - Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship

    Bridger Davis — Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Paul O'Leary Memorial Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship

    Charlee Schober-Tripp — University of Montana

    Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship

    Emily Stoker — College of Eastern Idaho

    Wyoming Section Scholarship

    Christopher Agudo — Northwest College

    District 21

    Bob and Evelyn Schneider - District 21 Scholarship

    David Williams — Fullerton College

    Bob Doan Memorial Scholarship (District 21)

    Christian Mercurio — Orange Coast College

    Anthony "Tony" Gonzalez Scholarship

    Larissa McCormick — San Bernardino Valley College
    Kenneth Powell — Universal Technical Institute
    Frank Sanchez — Cerritos College

    Gene Lawson and George Rolla Scholarship (Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section)

    Steven Davis — The Fab School

    Andilynn Beamish — Western Welding Academy
    Felicity Diaz — WyoTech
    Ricardo Arellano — College of the Canyons
    Robert Sylvester, Jr. — Los Angeles Trade Technical College

    Arizona Section Halls of Knowledge Scholarship

    Ethan Overton — Colorado School of Mines

    San Fernando Valley Section Scholarship

    Ricardo Arellano — College of the Canyons
    Juan Canales — Los Angeles Trade Technical College
    Andrea Havlin — Long Beach City College

    District 22

    Randy and Martha Emery Scholarship - (District 22)

    Brannyn Bell — Laney College
    Jimmy Lopez — Truckee Meadows Community College

    Kerry Shatell - District 22 Scholarship

    Armando Torres — California State University

    Sacramento District 22 Scholarship

    Brannyn Bell — Laney College
    Jhett Neer — Butte College

    San Francisco Section Scholarship

    Lukas Anderson — Butte College
    Wilson Wu — Laney College

    Lou Defreitas - Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship

    Trevor Dunn — Butte College
    Wilson Wu — Laney College
    Noah Martin — Butte College
    Makenna Frias — Fresno City College
    Armando Torres — California State University

    Dale Flood - Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship

    Noah Curran — Sierra College
    Shawn Grimes — Cosumnes River College
    Aiden Grob — American River College
    Gabriel Meline — American River College
    Hunter Neave — Idaho State University
    Andrea Nguyen — San Joaquin Delta College
    Courtney Reese — Sierra College
    Nicholas Reyes — Divers Institute of Technology

    Tri Tool Inc. - Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship

    Noah Martin — Butte College
    Trevor Pratt — College of Southern Idaho

    Central Valley Section Scholarship

    Noah Gonzalez — College of the Sequoias
    Leonardo Oregon — College of the Sequoias

  • Welder Training Scholarships

    WELDER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

    (Recipients as of August 31, 2026. AWS Section affiliation in parentheses.)

    District 1

    Bayley Cyros — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (009-Boston)

    Graham Shea — Morash Institute of Welding and Safety (009-Boston)

    Walter Johnson — Advanced Welding Institute (030-Central Mass/RI)

    Kyle Klink — Western Welding Academy (030-Central Mass/RI)

    Kevin Ellis — Divers Institute of Technology (057-Connecticut)

    Rylee Goodwin — White Mountains Community College (102-Maine)

    Alex Gross — White Mountains Community College (102-Maine)

    Corwin Kittredge — New England School of Metalwork (102-Maine)

    Brendon Lane — White Mountains Community College (102-Maine)

    Carter Osgood — White Mountains Community College (102-Maine)

    Bradley Rice — Central Georgia Technical College (102-Maine)

    Ricardy Roseaux — White Mountains Community College (102-Maine)

    Emma Emerson — White Mountains Community College (116-Green & White Mountains)

    Tristan Mize — White Mountains Community College (116-Green & White Mountains)

    Kayden Perreault — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (116-Green & White Mountains)

    Kyle Thresher — Western Welding Academy (116-Green & White Mountains)

    District 2

    Abigail Costello — Welder Training and Testing Institute (001-Philadelphia)

    Tylor Evans — Lincoln Tech (001-Philadelphia)

    Rayshun Gipson — Community College of Philadelphia (001-Philadelphia)

    Craig Hartman III — Universal Technical Institute (001-Philadelphia)

    Seth Maniscalco — Delaware County Community College (001-Philadelphia)

    Shazaya Robinson — Elite Welder Training & Testing (001-Philadelphia)

    Siani Rodriguez — HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Science (001-Philadelphia)

    Kevin Agudo — Apex Technical School (004-New York)

    Corie Branch — Apex Technical School (004-New York)

    Thomas Brennan — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (004-New York)

    Hunter Breyette — Modern Welding School (004-New York)

    Daniel Cepeda — Lincoln Tech (004-New York)

    Michael Farnsworth — AmeriArc Welding Academy (004-New York)

    Logan Fitzgerald — Universal Technical Institute (004-New York)

    Jennifer Leyba — Apex Technical School (004-New York)

    Colean Murphy — Lincoln Tech (004-New York)

    Adela Wagner — Women Who Weld (004-New York)

    Julian Estrada Flores — Lincoln Tech (012-New Jersey)

    Emily Mansfield — Ameriarc Welding Academy (012-New Jersey)

    Christopher Mendieta Morales — Universal Technical Institute (012-New Jersey)

    Joshua Rivera — Universal Technical Institute (012-New Jersey)

    Brooke Shipman — HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Science (012-New Jersey)

    Brandon Wisnewski — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (012-New Jersey)

    Anthony Cortez — Suffolk County Community College (076-Long Island)

    Grace Steigerwald — Suffolk County Community College (076-Long Island)

    Braedon Ferencsik — The Ocean Corporation (511-Delmarva)

    District 3

    Jeroen Alexander — Lincoln Tech (024-Washington DC)

    Dorian Eller — Tidewater Tech (024-Washington DC)

    Madison Gomez — Texas State Technical College (024-Washington DC)

    Mason Lopez — Arclabs Welding School (024-Washington DC)

    Mario White — Anne Arundel Community College (024-Washington DC)

    Zachary Brown — Earlbeck Gases & Technologies (043-York-Lancaster)

    Noel Gamez Castro — The Ocean Corporation (043-York-Lancaster)

    Ethan Kiser — Missouri Welding Institute (043-York-Lancaster)

    Matthew McCartney — The Community College of Baltimore County (043-York-Lancaster)

    Aaron Pellegrini — Dauphin County Technical School (043-York-Lancaster)

    Xavier Rivera — York County School of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)

    Nicolas Stutzman — Divers Institute of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)

    Devan Lindstrom — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (047-Lehigh Valley)

    Colton Popp — Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (047-Lehigh Valley)

    Michael Schlaner — Welder Training and Testing Institute (047-Lehigh Valley)

    Kyle Visser — Monroe County Technical Institute (047-Lehigh Valley)

    Nyla Kruper — Western Welding Academy (100-Reading)

    Tyler Shaak — Missouri Welding Institute (100-Reading)

    Blake Fry – Western Welding Academy (105-Central Pennsylvania)

    Tajdana Hallenbeck — Lincoln Tech (197-Cumberland Valley)

    Jake Stotler — James Rumsey Technical Institute (197-Cumberland Valley)

    District 4

    Emily Blanton — Brightpoint Community College (121-Tidewater)

    Marcus Bones — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Latoya Carter — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Michael Davis — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Thomas Hatch — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Jakeeta Hyman — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Robert Roderick — Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)

    Kashonda Watson — Hampton University (121-Tidewater)

    Brandon Gearhart — Missouri Welding Institute (137-Northeastern Carolina)

    Emma Gingerich — Craven Community College (137-Northeastern Carolina)

    Ramiro Quiroz Delgado — Coastal Carolina Community College (137-Northeastern Carolina)

    Nicholas Foley — Arclabs Welding School (140-Charlotte)

    Billy Grubbs — Universal Technical Institute (140-Charlotte)

    Cade Hammond — Arclabs Welding School (140-Charlotte)

    Morganne Harrison — PIT Instruction & Training (140-Charlotte)

    Tysheen Mccreary — Arclabs Welding School (140-Charlotte)

    William Sherrill — Universal Technical Institute (140-Charlotte)

    Dakkota Siek — Arclabs Welding School (140-Charlotte)

    Ethan Curnutte — Lincoln Tech (179-Southwest Virginia)

    Levi Hepler — Tidewater Tech (179-Southwest Virginia)

    Anthony Johnson — Central Virginia Community College (179-Southwest Virginia)

    James Perry — Universal Technical Institute (179-Southwest Virginia)

    Kristen Ross — Patrick & Henry Community College (179-Southwest Virginia)

    District 5

    Justin Barfield — Tulsa Welding School (025-Atlanta)

    Kelsey Boutte — Southern Crescent Technical College (025-Atlanta)

    Serina Higgins — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Kaden Hines — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Mason James — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Mouaz Jobe — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Renee Lewis — Chattahoochee Technical College (025-Atlanta)

    Landyn Lynn — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    David Owen — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Daniel Palacios — Tulsa Welding School (025-Atlanta)

    Zakee Pridgon — Southern Regional Technical College (025-Atlanta)

    Alikah Rackley — Tulsa Welding School (025-Atlanta)

    Jess Ramirez Arias — Divers Institute of Technology (025-Atlanta)

    D'angelo Soto — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Laviveca Walker — Tulsa Welding School (025-Atlanta)

    Peggy Wand — Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)

    Josue Alusma — Lorenzo Tech (080-South Florida)

    William Wade — Robert Morgan Technical College (080-South Florida)

    Ethan Hartfield — Western Welding Academy (097-South Carolina)

    Jayla Johnson — Arclabs Welding School (097-South Carolina)

    Presley Petersen — Arclabs Welding School (097-South Carolina)

    Leah Kelley — Tallahassee Community College (110-North Florida)

    Grayson Roberts — Big Bend Technical College (110-North Florida)

    Aryanna Rodriguez — Jones College (110-North Florida)

    Gabriel Avilez — Manatee Technical College (112-Florida West Coast)

    William Bartens — Manatee Technical College (112-Florida West Coast)

    Ryan Passero — Manatee Technical College (112-Florida West Coast)

    Caitlyn Pierre-Louis — Hillsborough Community College (112-Florida West Coast)

    Ashton Shaw — Florida Technical College (112-Florida West Coast)

    Parker Barbare — Midlands Technical College (154-Columbia)

    Caylee Bolton — Georgia Trade School (154-Columbia)

    Sarah Bridgeman — Tri-County Technical College (154-Columbia)

    Joshua Griffin — Big Bend Technical College (188-North Central Florida)

    Sabrina Yane — Divers Institute of Technology (188-North Central Florida)

    Madison Young — Santa Fe College (188-North Central Florida)

    Natalie Canaio — Indian River State College (193-Palm Beach)

    Jacob Frances — Tulsa Welding School (193-Palm Beach)

    Connor Kugal — Tulsa Welding School (510-Central Florida)

    Liliane Marsalisi — Indian River State College (510-Central Florida)

    Trace Testa — Indian River State College (510-Central Florida)

    District 6

    Mikenna Buriello — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (005-Northern New York)

    Logan Corrow — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)

    Michelle Gele — Advanced Welding Institute (005-Northern New York)

    Michael Pendt — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)

    Wyatt Schoenecker — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)

    Rachel Whitney — Modern Welding School (005-Northern New York)

    Scotty Froula — Kentucky Welding Institute (032-Rochester)

    Gavin Hillegeer — Arc + Flame Center (032-Rochester)

    Owen Smith — Missouri Welding Institute (032-Rochester)

    Abigail Brewer — Mohawk Valley Community College (049-Syracuse)

    Jasper Moon – Arc + Flame Center (189-Twin Tiers)

    Elijah Nichols — Corning Community College (189-Twin Tiers)

    District 7

    Cole Allen — Rosedale Technical Institute (003-Pittsburgh)

    Jacob Dell — Laurel Technical Institute (003-Pittsburgh)

    Jack Baker — Elite Welding Academy (026-Cincinnati)

    Jacob Chiarenzelli — Elite Welding Academy (026-Cincinnati)

    Anthony Foley — Butler Tech (026-Cincinnati)

    Nicholas Gudgeon — Great Oaks Career Campuses (026-Cincinnati)

    Reily Kreinest — Kentucky Welding Institute (026-Cincinnati)

    Caleb Cade — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Gannon Claggett — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Alexander Goad — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Dominick Henderson — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Emily Hill — Elite Welding Academy (033-Dayton)

    Kyrin Hines — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Sidney Nicholson — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Dylan Stevens — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (033-Dayton)

    Elijah Barham — Elite Welding Academy (036-Columbus)

    Brennon Furlong — Knox Technical Center (036-Columbus)

    Maxwell Immel — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (036-Columbus)

    Hunner Burriss — Kentucky Welding Institute (103-Tri-State)

    Allison Collins — Ashland Community and Technical College (103-Tri-State)

    Thomas Curry — Elite Welding Academy (103-Tri-State)

    Hunter King — Kentucky Welding Institute (103-Tri-State)

    Trenton Bryce Lemaster — Kentucky Welding Institute (103-Tri-State)

    Griffin Rayburn — Kentucky Welding Institute (103-Tri-State)

    Halo Young — Western Welding Academy (129-Mid-Ohio Valley)

    Alexander Heineman — Elite Welding Academy (186-Wheeling)

    Larry Mitchell — Missouri Welding Institute (186-Wheeling)

    Olivia Powell — Marion County Technical Center (186-Wheeling)

    Jayden Gibson — Universal Technical Institute (191-Johnny Appleseed)

    District 8

    Robin Carter — Georgia Northwestern Technical College (031-Chattanooga)

    Tabitha Hunter — Georgia Trade School (031-Chattanooga)

    Liana Magda — Great Plains Welding Academy (031-Chattanooga)

    Ruby Luke — Tennessee College of Applied Technology (045-Nashville)

    Alan Ward, Jr. — Tennessee College of Applied Technology (045-Nashville)

    Shanna Noe — Tennessee College of Applied Technology (071-Northeast Tennessee)

    Logan Rhodey — Nashville Auto Diesel College (071-Northeast Tennessee)

    Katherine Williams — Tennessee College of Applied Technology (071-Northeast Tennessee)

    Hunter Engle — Kentucky Welding Institute (077-Holston Valley)

    Victoria Read — Nashville Auto Diesel College (077-Holston Valley)

    Kylee Fry — Arkansas Northeastern College (106-West Tennessee)

    Ryan Nelson — Arkansas Northeastern College (106-West Tennessee)

    Judson Jernigan — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (147-Northeast Mississippi)

    Winford Daniel — Arclabs Welding School (195-Western Carolina)

    Kimara Johnson — Universal Technical Institute (195-Western Carolina)

    Caleb Masters — Greenville Technical College (195-Western Carolina)

    District 9

    Brayden Duran — Jefferson State Community College (021-Birmingham)

    Jamyiah Green — Universal Technical Institute (021-Birmingham)

    Frederick Harris — Wallace Community College (021-Birmingham)

    Tyson Smith — National Welding Academy (021-Birmingham)

    Maurice Jackson — Tulsa Welding School (042-New Orleans)

    Santiago Prieto — Divers Technology Institute (056-Pascagoula)

    Braxton Cruz — Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors (086-Baton Rouge)

    Gavin Thomas — River Parishes Community College (086-Baton Rouge)

    Destinee Watkins — River Parishes Community College (086-Baton Rouge)

    Adriana Williams — River Parishes Community College (086-Baton Rouge)

    Warren Baker — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Ethan Ballard — Northwest Florida State College (091-Mobile)

    James Brock — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Zachary Curtis — Northwest Florida State College (091-Mobile)

    John Dame — Wallace Community College (091-Mobile)

    James Green — Okaloosa Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Logan Hergert — Missouri Welding Institute (091-Mobile)

    Christopher McFarland — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Patrick Nolan — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Chloe Puckelwartz — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Gavin Seegren — Locklin Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Haley Starr — George Stone Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Jesse Swindell — Locklin Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Bryce Switzer — Tom P Haney Technical College (091-Mobile)

    Luiza Broussard — South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)

    Alijah Hardy — South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)

    Lametra Cooper — Columbus Technical College (508-Auburn-Opelika)

    Brianna Jones — Tulsa Welding School (509-Central Louisiana)

    KenDarius Jones — Arclabs Welding School (509-Central Louisiana)

    Benjamin Ketchens — Central Louisiana Technical Community College (509-Central Louisiana)

    District 10

    Christopher Allen — Ashtabula County Technical Career Center (006-Cleveland)

    Robert Smith — Lakeland Community College (006-Cleveland)

    Holly Wallace — Lincoln Electric Welding School (006-Cleveland)

    Nicholas Young- Institute of Medical and Business Careers (006-Cleveland)

    Jacy Yusko-Barracato — Maplewood Career Center (006-Cleveland)

    Hailey Toy — Laurel Technical Institute (018-Mahoning Valley)

    Jose Vazquez — New Castle School of Trades (018-Mahoning Valley)

    Andre Arrington — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Casey Crowell — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Christopher Edwards — Erie Institute of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Michael Ewing — Rosedale Technical College (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Brooke Fichthorn — Erie Institute of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Josh Hoffman — Erie Institute of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Joshua Marzka — Erie Institute of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Kendrick Person — Erie Institute of Technology (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Dominic Ramirez — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Jatziel Sanchez — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Jeremy Wunz — Institute of Medical and Business Careers (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)

    Martin Nairn III — Butler County Community College (168-Drakewell)

    District 11

    Travis DuLong — Schoolcraft College (011-Detroit)

    Kent Hill — Universal Technical Institute (011-Detroit)

    Jason Lavender — Oakland Community College (011-Detroit)

    Zion Magee — Universal Technical Institute (011-Detroit)

    Kaitlyn Majewski — Oakland Community College (011-Detroit)

    Abby Fay — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (051-West Michigan)

    Maximus Hagstrom — West Shore Community College (051-West Michigan)

    Natalie Johansen — Greater Michigan Construction Academy (051-West Michigan)

    Owen Johansen — Missouri Welding Institute (051-West Michigan)

    Ellen Norman — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (051-West Michigan)

    Bradley Schmoekel — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (051-West Michigan)

    Robert Sturm — Missouri Welding Institute (051-West Michigan)

    Lacey Bruman — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (061-Saginaw Valley)

    Anthony Johnson — Lincoln Tech (061-Saginaw Valley)

    Ryan Sundberg — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (061-Saginaw Valley)

    Rowan Urbina-Hall — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (061-Saginaw Valley)

    Kaiser Wier — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (061-Saginaw Valley)

    Blake Harms — Western Welding Academy (101-Central Michigan)

    Mason Kennedy — Mott Community College (101-Central Michigan)

    Chandler Lee — Merrill Institute (101-Central Michigan)

    Chase Schaedler — Western Welding Academy (101-Central Michigan)

    Ethan Stiller — Universal Technical Institute (101-Central Michigan)

    Shane Zimmerman — Western Welding Academy (101-Central Michigan)

    Abby Deater — WyoTech (158-Northern Michigan)

    Colton Gheldof — Industrial Arts Institute (158-Northern Michigan)

    Lucy Noggle — Missouri Welding Institute (158-Northern Michigan)

    District 12

    Nolan Klingele — Advanced Welding Institute (014-Milwaukee)

    Jennifer Recka — Milwaukee Area Technical College (014-Milwaukee)

    Jacob Strande — Advanced Welding Institute (014-Milwaukee)

    Amber Kruncos — Advanced Welding Institute (074-Fox Valley)

    Sara Schiddel — Advanced Welding Institute (074-Fox Valley)

    Bradyn Woller — Advanced Welding Institute (074-Fox Valley)

    Alexander Binkelman — Advanced Welding Institute (079-Madison-Beloit)

    Brianna Clark — Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (079-Madison-Beloit)

    Josefina Frey — Advanced Welding Institute (079-Madison-Beloit)

    Porter Redner — Advanced Welding Institute (079-Madison-Beloit)

    James Riley — Blackhawk Technical College (079-Madison-Beloit)

    Kayden Teasdale — Blackhawk Technical College (079-Madison-Beloit)

    Evelyn Langin — Advanced Welding Institute (114-Upper Peninsula)

    Andrew Larson — Divers Institute of Technology (114-Upper Peninsula)

    Landon Schultz — Advanced Welding Institute (114-Upper Peninsula)

    Jacob Smith — Industrial Arts Institute (114-Upper Peninsula)

    Roy Waters — Advanced Welding Institute (114-Upper Peninsula)

    Jameson Bartz — Advanced Welding Institute (166-Lakeshore)

    Eli Fuerst — Advanced Welding Institute (166-Lakeshore)

    Marquell Jamison — Lakeshore College (166-Lakeshore)

    District 13

    Bryan Ayala — Calumet Welding Center (002-Chicago)

    Alivia Bell — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (002-Chicago)

    Elise Burkut — Indian Hills Community College (002-Chicago)

    Juan Del Hoyo — Montalvo Lincoln Tech (002-Chicago)

    Jaylin Grayer — Pipefitter 597 (002-Chicago)

    Nicco Hernandez — Universal Technical Institute (002-Chicago)

    Christian Mitchell — Calumet Welding Center (002-Chicago)

    Zachary Parkhurst — Missouri Welding Institute (002-Chicago)

    Antwan Payne — Lincoln Tech (002-Chicago)

    Dianna Rosillo — Moraine Valley Community College (002-Chicago)

    Samuel Sage — Illinois Welding School (002-Chicago)

    Bryan Santana — Morton College (002-Chicago)

    Camden Fosdick — Missouri Welding Institute (038-Peoria)

    Carter Smith — Missouri Welding Institute (038-Peoria)

    Andrew Banker — Missouri Welding Institute (090-J.A.K.)

    Alexander Dionicio — Universal Technical Institute (090-J.A.K.)

    Jacob Griffin — Illinois Welding School (090-J.A.K.)

    Jessica Pegram — Kankakee Community College (090-J.A.K.)

    Jayden Pinson — Universal Technical Institute (090-J.A.K.)

    Alan Rasmussen — College of DuPage (090-J.A.K.)

    Kurt Rock — Joliet Junior College (090-J.A.K.)

    Khadijah Austin — Rockford Career College (113-Blackhawk)

    Carson Coffman — Missouri Welding Institute (113-Blackhawk)

    Yarin Mendez-Leyva — Lincoln Tech (113-Blackhawk)

    Nicholas Tribble — McHenry County College (113-Blackhawk)

    Wyatt Sondgeroth — Chippewa Valley Technical College (139-Illinois Valley)

    Damien Tesch — Universal Technical Institute (139-Illinois Valley)

    District 14

    Cameron Aberle — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Jesse Baggett — East Central College (017-St. Louis)

    Kaelyn Everett — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Meredith Frerichs — Southwestern Illinois College (017-St. Louis)

    Caleb Grashoff — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Logan Grashoff — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Levi Green — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Caleb Grissom — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    John Harroun — Midwest Technical Institute (017-St. Louis)

    Kaylee Powell — John A Logan College (017-St. Louis)

    Brenden Stewart — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Desean Taylor — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Levi Townsend — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Baylor Wilson — Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center (017-St. Louis)

    Lucas Yelton — American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)

    Mason Yocum — Missouri Welding Institute (017-St. Louis)

    Liliana Acuna — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (027-Indiana)

    Nathan Barger — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (027-Indiana)

    Ryland Barnes — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (027-Indiana)

    Kevin Cornfield — Ivy Tech Community College (027-Indiana)

    Daniel Fleming — Lincoln Tech-Indianapolis (027-Indiana)

    Carter Hays — Kentucky Welding Institute (027-Indiana)

    Brayden O'Dell — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (027-Indiana)

    Levi Pittman — Lincoln Tech (027-Indiana)

    Athsiri Quebrado — Hobart Institute of Welding (027-Indiana)

    Jacob Scott — Kentucky Welding Institute (048-Louisville)

    Caleb Tallman — Kentucky Welding Institute (048-Louisville)

    Mason Lockwood — Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (070-Sangamon Valley)

    Ethan Sanders — Kentucky Welding Institute (070-Sangamon Valley)

    Samuel Weller — Midwest Technical Institute (070-Sangamon Valley)

    Ryan Edwards — Lincoln Tech (107-Tri-River)

    Mason Mcelwain — Kentucky Welding Institute (107-Tri-River)

    Cameron Broderick — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Zachariah Burnett — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Marshall Kipp — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Aiden Legear — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Austin Osborn — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Ty Story — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Ethan Taylor — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Nathanael Walling II — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    Samuel Workman — Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    District 15

    Bella Beaufeaux — Lynne’s Welding Training (019-Northwest)

    Michael Dohmen — Ridgewater College (019-Northwest)

    Ashlee Garbers — Lynnes Welding Training (019-Northwest)

    Alec Grulkowski — Minnesota State College Southeast (019-Northwest)

    Trevor Krause — Minnesota State College Southeast (019-Northwest)

    Bridget McGibbon — Northwood Technical College (019-Northwest)

    Samantha Mejia — Ridgewater College (019-Northwest)

    Emma Sipe — Anoka Technical College (019-Northwest)

    Aleah Storkamp — Lynnes Welding Training (019-Northwest)

    Dakota Swartzentruber — Dakota County Technical College (019-Northwest)

    Kyler Warring — Northwood Technical College (019-Northwest)

    Aaron Weimert — Chippewa Valley Technical College (019-Northwest)

    Branden Cianchini — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Chelsea Damron — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Samairah Harris — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Holden Heid — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Brodey Johnson — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Titan Kelsch — Bismarck State College (117-Northern Plains)

    Marcus Leon — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Anthony Louis — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    Taylor Lundeen — Western Welding Academy (117-Northern Plains)

    Ty Mardis — Northland Community and Technical College (117-Northern Plains)

    Adriana Marsh — Alexandria Technical & Community College (117-Northern Plains)

    Donaven Martin — Bismarck State College (117-Northern Plains)

    Briley Raaen — Northland Community and Technical College (117-Northern Plains)

    Frank Rivera — Lynnes Welding Training (117-Northern Plains)

    William Roundy — Bismarck State College (117-Northern Plains)

    Xzander Schwartz — North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)

    Jared Aderman — Central Lakes College (131-Arrowhead)

    Taynum Clark — Central Lakes College (131-Arrowhead)

    Maddy Haga — Northwood Technical College (131-Arrowhead)

    Alex Herstad — Advanced Welding Institute (131-Arrowhead)

    Acantha Jones — Minnesota North College (131-Arrowhead)

    Logan Steel — Minnesota North College (131-Arrowhead)

    Cory Sundeen — Western Welding Academy (131-Arrowhead)

    District 16

    Lucille Berendzen — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Chelsea Daugherty — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Quentin Delgado — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Caiden DeMoss — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Adilene Fraire — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Jacob Gregory — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Qwentin Kallenbach — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Jacob Kerr — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Garrett Lueckenotto — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Audra McCauley — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Nicholas Monroy — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Dillon Oyler — Grand River Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Matthew Ramsey — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Colby Rhame — Western Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Derik Schwebach — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Grayson Servos — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)

    Caleb Terry — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Tayden Trobough — Missouri Welding Institute (016-Kansas City)

    Dustan Harper Head — Hutchinson Community College (035-Kansas)

    Jackson Kollmeyer — Heartland Welding Academy (035-Kansas)

    Jaymee Larson — Heartland Welding Academy (035-Kansas)

    Tori Shuler — Fort Hays Tech North Central (035-Kansas)

    Zane Tinder — Heartland Welding Academy (035-Kansas)

    Gavin Hayes — Northwest Iowa Community College (066-Iowa)

    James Phinney — Missouri Welding Institute (066-Iowa)

    John Sparks — Missouri Welding Institute (066-Iowa)

    Tessa Waddingham — Iowa Lakes Community College (066-Iowa)

    Robert Loftis — Northeast Community College (081-Nebraska)

    Ethan Scruggs — Western Welding Academy (081-Nebraska)

    Michelle Anglese — Midwest Technical Institute (162-Eastern Iowa)

    District 17

    Caden Abernathy — Tulsa Welding School (023-Oklahoma City)

    Tanner Cavanaugh — Clarendon College (023-Oklahoma City)

    Elijah Dragman — Missouri Welding Institute (023-Oklahoma City)

    Gage McDonnell — Metro Technology Center (023-Oklahoma City)

    Acirema Oaks — Frank Phillips College (023-Oklahoma City)

    Sasha Evans — Tulsa Welding School (034-Tulsa)

    Elizabeth Fitzpatrick — Tulsa Welding School (034-Tulsa)

    Curtis Hale — Tulsa Welding School (034-Tulsa)

    Lydia Kerr — Green Country Technology Center (034-Tulsa)

    John Marquette — Tulsa Welding School (034-Tulsa)

    Kemani Williams — Oklahoma Technical College (034-Tulsa)

    Gabriela Borges Figueroa — Universal Technical Institute (053-North Texas)

    Daylan Castaneda — Universal Technical Institute (053-North Texas)

    Dion Frazier-Brown — Tulsa Welding School (053-North Texas)

    Kevin Harris — Missouri Welding Institute (053-North Texas)

    Kawon Knight — Tulsa Welding School (053-North Texas)

    Diego Marin — Arclabs Welding School (053-North Texas)

    Devin Plunkett — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (053-North Texas)

    Cooper Burchett — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (136-Ozark)

    Elijah Camerer — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (136-Ozark)

    Nathan Garbrick — Heartland Welding Academy (136-Ozark)

    Emily Mitchell — Missouri Welding Institute (136-Ozark)

    Dylan Pride — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (136-Ozark)

    Alison Swigert — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (136-Ozark)

    Ian Taylor — Ozarks Technical Community College (136-Ozark)

    Damien Banks — Central Texas College (144-Central Texas)

    Samuel Clark — Austin Community College (144-Central Texas)

    Jay Faulkner — Austin Community College (144-Central Texas)

    Edwardo Guerrero — Texas State Technical College (144-Central Texas)

    Alejandro Maldonado — Western Welding Academy (144-Central Texas)

    Cole Appleton — United Welding Institute (145-Central Arkansas)

    Kailyn Arter — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Joshua Davis — Black River Technical College (145-Central Arkansas)

    Elizabeth Fors — Pulaski Technical College (145-Central Arkansas)

    Nicholas Fryer — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Carson Fuller — United Welding Institute (145-Central Arkansas)

    Jordan Gatter — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Ryan Green — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Clayton Hill — Arkansas Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Jackson Moffett — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Shayne Prado-Johnson — Pulaski Technical College (145-Central Arkansas)

    Cassie Reynolds — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Riley Smalling — National Park College (145-Central Arkansas)

    Jerry Tallent — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Togatele Tusieseina — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)

    Grayson Woods — Missouri Welding Institute (145-Central Arkansas)

    Adrrianne Baker — Paris Junior College (150-East Texas)

    Elias Martinez — Northwest Technical College (150-East Texas)

    Maribel Martinez — Kilgore College (150-East Texas)

    Cason Quebedeaux — Missouri Welding Institute (150-East Texas)

    Izaiah Barr — Arkansas State University (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    Victoria Bennett — Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    Devon Blansett — Black River Technical College (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    Armon Bornds — Arkansas Northeastern College (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    Adam Ellefritz — Black River Technical College (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    Izaac Hilton — Missouri Welding Institute (512-Northeastern Arkansas)

    District 18

    Nicolas Ambriz — Arclabs Welding School (022-Houston)

    Janny Ballesteros — Arclabs Welding School (022-Houston)

    Erick Bautista — Precision Welding Academy (022-Houston)

    Carlos Carrillo — Precision Welding Academy (022-Houston)

    Jose Chapa — Tulsa Welding School (022-Houston)

    Daiveon Dickerson — Arclabs Welding School (022-Houston)

    Enmanuel Dinwiddie — Wharton County Junior College (022-Houston)

    Juan Flores — Tulsa Welding School (022-Houston)

    Tremika Francis — Tulsa Welding School (022-Houston)

    Jacob LeBlanc — WyoTech (022-Houston)

    Teysean Martin — Houston City College (022-Houston)

    Lamon Noel — Arclabs Welding School (022-Houston)

    Jackeline Pineda — Precision Welding Academy (022-Houston)

    Danielle Regales — Universal Technical Institute (022-Houston)

    Steven Richter — Tulsa Welding School (022-Houston)

    Wyatt Smith — Lone Star College (022-Houston)

    Justin Thomas — Houston City College (022-Houston)

    Trinity Turner — Iron Eagle Welding Academy (022-Houston)

    Deandre Wheaton — Arclabs Welding School (022-Houston)

    Edgar Esparza — Universal Technical Institute (083-San Antonio)

    Lee Fellbaum — Texas State Technical College (083-San Antonio)

    Seth Hardin — The Weld Zone (083-San Antonio)

    Carlos Hernandez — Universal Technical Institute (083-San Antonio)

    Daniel Higgins — South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (083-San Antonio)

    Vanessa Rivera — Texas State Technical College (083-San Antonio)

    Felipe Segura — Palo Alto College (083-San Antonio)

    Nathan Coss — Tulsa Welding School (093-Sabine)

    Victoria Miranda — ABC Training Center (093-Sabine)

    Cruz Terrell — Lamar Institute of Technology (093-Sabine)

    Aury Carrion — The Weld Zone (153-Corpus Christi)

    Rian Herrera — The Weld Zone (153-Corpus Christi)

    Layla Jaramillo — The Weld Zone (153-Corpus Christi)

    Eric Martinez — South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (153-Corpus Christi)

    Angelica Perez — Victoria College (153-Corpus Christi)

    Ruperto Ramos — The Weld Zone (153-Corpus Christi)

    Angelee Duarte — Southwest University (198-El Paso)

    Andrew Ramirez — Western Welding Academy (198-El Paso)

    Julian Gonzalez — McAllen Careers Institute (507-Rio Grande Valley)

    Homero Roiz — McAllen Careers Institute (507-Rio Grande Valley)

    Briana Zavala — South Texas College (507-Rio Grande Valley)

    District 19

    Brandon Henson — Everett Community College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)

    Austin Langholt — Diving Institute of Seattle (041-Puget Sound Olympic)

    Charles Romero — South Seattle Community College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)

    Anthony Webb — Lake Washington Technical College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)

    Brandon Williams — Divers Institute of Technology (041-Puget Sound Olympic)

    Rylie Blurton — Missouri Welding Institute (052-Greater Oregon)

    Wyatt Bonson — Western Welding Academy (052-Greater Oregon)

    Emily Garcia — Western Welding Academy (052-Greater Oregon)

    Alfredo Lopez — Central Oregon Community College (052-Greater Oregon)

    Nathen Priddy — Western Welding Academy (052-Greater Oregon)

    Andrii Slutskyi — Mount Hood Community College (052-Greater Oregon)

    Cheyenne Tibbets — Charter College (052-Greater Oregon)

    Koltin Vandeusen — Western Welding Academy (052-Greater Oregon)

    Zed Wagner — Divers Institute of Technology (052-Greater Oregon)

    Rajiem Demings — University of Alaska Fairbanks (125-Alaska)

    Trevor Eningowuk — Heartland Technical Education Center (125-Alaska)

    Michael Foss — Alaska Vocational Technical Center (125-Alaska)

    Sheldon Kunayak-Ozenna — Western Welding Academy (125-Alaska)

    Ethan Ongtowasruk — Charter College (125-Alaska)

    Nahtryah Pope — University of Alaska Fairbanks (125-Alaska)

    Conner Rushbrook — Alaska Vocational Technical Center (125-Alaska)

    Ryan Truitt — Western Welding Academy (125-Alaska)

    Keegan Harshberger — Western Welding Academy (156-Inland Empire)

    Benjamin Perez Corona — Walla Walla Community College (156-Inland Empire)

    Sophia Ochoa — Spokane Community College (167-Spokane)

    Marek Reeves — WyoTech (167-Spokane)

    Wesley Roberts-Humecky — Anvil Welding Instruction (167-Spokane)

    Erold Ilarde — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (216-Alberta)

    Finn Irons — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (216-Alberta)

    Nathan Kayambe — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (216-Alberta)

    Jessie Mccoy — Red Deer Polytechnic (216-Alberta)

    Sarah Novakuske — Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (216-Alberta)

    Emilie Philps — Red Deer Polytechnic (216-Alberta)

    District 20

    Oliver Cruz — Emily Griffith Technical College (039-Colorado)

    Rijad Cumurovic — Lincoln Tech (039-Colorado)

    Elyse Flowers — Colorado Mountain College (039-Colorado)

    Eduardo Rodriguez — Lincoln Tech (039-Colorado)

    Ari Bolander — Mountainland Technical College (059-Utah)

    Kyle Martin — Western Welding Academy (059-Utah)

    Glenn Sampson — Mountainland Technical College (059-Utah)

    Rhiannon Short — Salt Lake Community College (059-Utah)

    Yanibah Shortman — Utah State University (059-Utah)

    Dillon Bishop — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Lawrence Bramer — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Cole Hall — Western Welding Academy (075-New Mexico)

    Ismael Jimenez — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Joshua Sanchez — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Devin Suazo — Central New Mexico Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Terrel Yazzie — Luna Community College (075-New Mexico)

    Timber Simmons — Western Welding Academy (146-Southern Colorado)

    Maxwell Spangler — Western Welding Academy (146-Southern Colorado)

    Raul Diego — Mountainland Technical College (185-Idaho/Montana)

    Samuel Kirby — WyoTech (185-Idaho/Montana)

    Carson Heater — Western Welding Academy (192-Wyoming)

    Denver John — Western Welding Academy (192-Wyoming)

    District 21

    Travis Chatt — The Fab School (008-Los Angeles/Inland Empire)

    Isaac Sanchez — San Bernardino Valley College (008-Los Angeles/Inland Empire)

    Styles Camp-Madijanon — Missouri Welding Institute (020-Hawaii)

    Chaystin Joao — WyoTech (020-Hawaii)

    Eli Kern — WyoTech (020-Hawaii)

    Steven Davis — The Fab School (028-Long Beach/Orange County)

    Victor Gendale — Reignite Hope (028-Long Beach/Orange County)

    Osaiasi Lauaki — Summit College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)

    Kevin Nguyen — Long Beach City College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)

    Adam Cardenas — GateWay Community College (055-Arizona)

    Jaime Casillas — Missouri Welding Institute (055-Arizona)

    Francis Chikeles — Pima Community College (055-Arizona)

    Ana Coyote — Pima Community College (055-Arizona)

    Felicity Diaz — WyoTech (055-Arizona)

    Chaslyn Evans — Navajo Technical University (055-Arizona)

    Christopher Gonzales — West-Mec (055-Arizona)

    Xavier Hayes — Missouri Welding Institute (055-Arizona)

    Keith Hubbard — Navajo Technical University (055-Arizona)

    Cassandra Kascoli — Northland Pioneer College (055-Arizona)

    David Koeller — Mohave College (055-Arizona)

    David Little — EVIT Adult Education (055-Arizona)

    Matthew McKirgan — West-Mec (055-Arizona)

    Isaiah Miller — Navajo Technical University (055-Arizona)

    Roman Moreno — Refrigeration School Inc (055-Arizona)

    Victor Salas — Mohave College (055-Arizona)

    Kevin Sater — Mohave College (055-Arizona)

    Keshawn Towne — Eastern Arizona Collage (055-Arizona)

    Kaleb Wheaton — Central Arizona College (055-Arizona)

    Bernadette Wollert — Mesa Community College (055-Arizona)

    George Beucher — Workshops for Warriors (092-San Diego)

    Jacob Godfrey — Center For Employment Training (092-San Diego)

    Cole Rudnick — Southern California Welding Training and Testing Center (092-San Diego)

    Frank Calandrino — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Aedan Cunningham — Southern California Welding Training and Testing Center (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Stephanie Greenwald — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Draven Hayes-Lopez — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Terry Owens — Pasadena City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Andrew Pierson — Glendale Community College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Frank Sanchez — Cerritos College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Eric Santamaria — Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Robert Sylvester Jr. — Los Angeles Trade Technical College (109-San Fernando Valley)

    Ayden Quaresma — Western Welding Academy (190-Central Coast)

    District 22

    Jesse Burns — Los Medanos Collage (007-San Francisco)

    Benjamin Deckard — Missouri Welding Institute (170-Kern)

    Marissa Renteria — MiraCosta College Technology Career Institute (170-Kern)

    Courtney Anderson — Universal Technical Institute (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Bradley Fowler — Universal Technical Institute (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Jesus Garcia — Western Welding Academy (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Robert Lane — Western Welding Academy (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Hunter Neave — Idaho State University (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Nicholas Reyes — Divers Institute of Technology (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Brayan Rosales — Cosumnes River College (174-Sacramento Valley)

    Noe Acosta — Merced College (176-Central Valley)

    Ashlyn Blackburn — Fresno City College (176-Central Valley)

    Cohen Cotton — College of the Sequoias (176-Central Valley)

    Cody Newitt — Institute of technology (176-Central Valley)

    Scott Pena — College of the Sequoias (176-Central Valley)

    Maxx Sandoval — Fresno City College (176-Central Valley)

  • Welding Educator Professional Development Scholarships

    National Educator Scholarships

    Bechtel Group Foundation Educator Scholarship

    Aaron Espinoza — Instructor at Central Arizona College

    Kevin McKenney — Instructor at Eastern Maine Community College

    Martha Martin — Instructor at Stark State College

    Earl C. Lipphardt Educator Scholarship

    Greg Siepert — Instructor at Hutchinson Community College

    Jackson Safety Educator Scholarship

    Kyle Rouech — Instructor at Ferris State University

    Tim Turner Educator Scholarship

    Toby McEntire — Instructor at Instructor at Metro Technology Centers

    William Kielhorn Educator Scholarship

    William Campbell — Instructor at Colorado Mesa University Technical

    District Educator Scholarships

    District 1

    Shelby Barnhart — Instructor at Naugatuck Valley Community College

    Kevin McKenney — Instructor at Eastern Maine Community College

    District 3

    Thomas Bartholomew — Instructor at Western Montgomery CTC

    Matthew Gribosh — Instructor at Bucks County Community College

    Charles Morris — Page County Technical Center

    District 5

    Jeff Thompson — Instructor at Lincoln Technical College

    Caitlin Wells — Instructor at Turner County High School

    District 7

    George Petronelis — Instructor at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

    District 8

    Paige Porter — Instructor at William R Moore College of Technology

    District 10

    Joseph Crate — Instructor at Venango Technology Center

    Martha Martin — Instructor at Stark State College

    District 11

    Kyle Rouech — Instructor at Ferris State University

    Jazmin Sorvala — Instructor at Genesee Career Institute

    District 12

    Kelly Komoroski — Instructor at Moraine Park Technical College

    District 13

    Patrick Ward — Instructor at College of DuPage

    District 14

    Mitch Chambless — Instructor at American Welding Academy

    Ron Hampton — Instructor at Belleville Township High School

    District 15

    Walter Quaschnick — Instructor at Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Tyler Thompson — Instructor at Lynnes Welding Training

    District 16

    Greg Siepert — Instructor at Hutchinson Community College

    District 17

    Toby McEntire — Instructor at Metro Technology Centers

    District 18

    Emiliano Carbajal — Instructor at Midland College

    Robert Jones — Instructor at Lamar Institute of Technology

    District 19

    Austyn Selberg — Instructor at Perry Technical Institute

    District 20

    William Campbell — Instructor at Colorado Mesa University Technical

    Katelynn Poulsen — Instructor at Salt Lake Community College

    District 21

    Aaron Espinoza — Instructor at Central Arizona College

    Jonathan Yazzie — Instructor at N.A.T.I.V.E. School District

    District 22

    Luke Faivre — Instructor at Butte Valley Unified School District

    Michael Zeni — Instructor at Kelseyville High School

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