Congratulations to our 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

This past year, the AWS Foundation awarded more than 1,600 scholarships totaling $2.5 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

    $10,000 - $15,000

    Robert and Annette Pali Scholarship
    Matthew Woolcock
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    David Landon Memorial & John Hinrichs Memorial Scholarships
    Alli Kohrman
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding & John Hinrichs Memorial Scholarships
    Abby Frisk
    Ferris State University

    Past Presidents & John Hinrichs Memorial Scholarships
    Travis Lindquist
    Ferris State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance & John Hinrichs Memorial Scholarships
    Trevor Townson
    Ferris State University

    $7,000 - $9,000

    Ron Pierce Memorial Scholarship
    Ian McArthur
    Ferris State University

    Ron Pierce Memorial Scholarship
    Abigail Markel
    Ferris State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Jessica King
    Wayne State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Victoria Hay
    Ferris State University

    James A. Turner Jr. Memorial & John Hinrichs Memorial Scholarships
    Rebecca Craig
    Ferris State University

    AWS Board of Directors Scholarship
    Garrett Anders
    Ohio State University

    Lynn Showalter Scholarship
    Nathan Schweitzer
    LeTourneau University

    $5,500 - $6,500

    Nancy and Barry Carlson Scholarship
    Preston Eisele
    Ohio State University

    William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Trey Soards
    Ohio State University

    Donald J. Beneteau Scholarship
    McKenzie Waddell
    Wayne State University

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Arts Scholarship
    Rachael Lamb
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Arts Scholarship
    Devon Sanborn
    Weber State University

    Elizabeth Fray Women in Arts Scholarship
    Mikala Sposito
    Washtenaw Community College

    Jack Dammann Scholarship
    Parker Sargent
    Ferris State University

    Jack Dammann Scholarship
    Levi Broyles
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Peter McCausland - Airgas Scholarship
    Amalia Towns
    Ferris State University

    Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship
    Obinna Onwuama
    Ohio State University

    Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Scholarship
    Hollis Holbrook
    Weber State University

    William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Christina Rose
    Ohio State University

    William A. and Ann M. Brothers Scholarship
    Eleanor Hester
    South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

    Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
    Ryan Diestler
    Ferris State University

    Matsuo Bridge Co. Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
    Reyna Sanchez
    Sacramento State University

    Samuel and Joann Thomas Scholarship
    Logan Pethers
    Ferris State University

    Samuel Gentry Scholarship
    Talise Billiter
    West Virginia University-Parkersburg

    $4,000 - $5,000

    Air Products Women of Gases and Welding Scholarship
    Cierra Miller
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Airgas - Jerry Baker Scholarship
    Jessica Duff
    Ferris State University

    Airgas - Terry Jarvis Memorial Scholarship
    Bradon Barson
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Anthony T. D'Annessa Memorial Scholarship
    Cole Wecker
    Ohio State University

    Anthony T. D'Annessa Memorial Scholarship
    Georgia Wiswesser
    Ohio State University

    Arsham Amirikian Engineering Scholarship
    William Hansen
    Utah State University

    AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship
    Benjamin Cornaby
    College of Eastern Utah

    AWS Foundation Donor Scholarship
    David Hauck
    College of Lake County

    Barbara and Richard Couch/Hypertherm Scholarship
    Nathan Lee
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Board of Trustees Scholarship
    Lance Carbaugh
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Bohler Welding Scholarship
    Mike Berry
    Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

    Carey and Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Gerardo Marcial-Matias
    Ferris State University

    Carey and Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Jamie Szalay
    Alfred State College

    Carey and Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Madisyn Fiebiger
    Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River

    Carey and Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Calvin Nelson
    Hennepin Technical College

    Carey and Melissa Chen Scholarship
    Isabel Tuman
    Orange Coast College

    Carl and Mary Peters Scholarship
    Warren Diethrick
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Craig Wood - O.E. Meyer Co. Scholarship
    Case Hummel
    Ferris State University

    Donald and Shirley Hastings Scholarship
    Millie Peach
    Ferris State University

    Donald and Shirley Hastings Scholarship
    Cameron Scharboneau
    Wayne State University

    Donald and Shirley Hastings Scholarship
    Zachary Emenhiser
    Ferris State University

    Edward J. Brady Memorial Scholarship
    Jaron Baker
    Ferris State University

    ESAB Scholarship
    Robert Gravel
    Hill College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Madison Yingling
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    ESAB Scholarship
    Nicholas Hutchinson
    Tidewater Tech

    ESAB Scholarship
    Chad Cutlip
    Northampton County Area Community College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Paul Wakeman
    Texas State Technical College-Waco

    ESAB Scholarship
    Deric Donovan
    Central New Mexico Community College

    ESAB Scholarship
    Joseph Wood
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    ESAB Scholarship
    Samuel Curley
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    ESAB Scholarship
    Gage Orme
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    ESAB Scholarship
    Kyle Nothstein
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    ESAB Victor Technologies Scholarship
    Cody Sype
    Ferris State University

    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Scholarship
    Isaiah Mikesell
    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Scholarship
    Trey Schmelzer
    Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Ryan Bigler
    Ferris State University

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Emma Salka
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    James A. Turner Jr. Memorial Scholarship
    K. Erich Laird
    Ferris State University

    John Deere Scholarship
    Mason Wegener
    Ferris State University

    John Deere Scholarship
    Valentino Barillaro
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Michael S. Mintun Scholarship
    Dylan Giraldo
    Ferris State University

    OKI Bering/Dillhoff Family Scholarship
    Austin Farrow
    Kentucky Welding Institute

    OKI Bering/Dillhoff Family Scholarship
    Benjamen Blum
    Iowa Lakes Community College

    Praxair International Scholarship
    Nolan Ruotsala
    Ferris State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
    Matthew Daniels
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Robert W. White, Sr. Scholarship
    Brendan LeTissier
    Ferris State University

    Ron Whitman Scholarship
    Tanner Doberenz
    LeTourneau University

    Ron Whitman Scholarship
    Silas Phillips
    LeTourneau University

    Samuel Gentry Scholarship
    Ariana Huitron
    Salt Lake Community College

    William B. Howell Memorial Scholarship
    Ella Wanke
    Ferris State University

    Resistance Welding Manufacturing Alliance Scholarship
    Ryan Hurst
    Ohio State University

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

    Barbara and Richard Couch/Hypertherm Scholarship
    Cooper Shaffer
    College of Eastern Idaho

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Keirka Kretzmann
    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship
    Joshua Gillilan
    Ohio State University

    D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship
    William Hoynes
    Ohio State University

    Jack R. Barckhoff Welding Management Scholarship
    Charles Aloff
    Ferris State University

    John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
    Trenton McCann
    Ohio State University

    Ray and Sandy Shook Scholarship
    Dale Hurd
    Weber State University

    Ray and Sandy Shook Scholarship
    Parker Willis
    George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Richard J. Seif Technical Sales and Marketing Scholarship
    Michael Nichols
    Ohio State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Madison Hitts
    Ferris State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Sofia LaSpina
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Laura Palaske
    Ferris State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Hannah Hoche
    Pine Technical College

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Ashlyn Broeren
    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Gracelyn Woodson
    Kentucky Welding Institute

    $2,500 - $3,500

    Art Kleppen - CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Clayton Fegley
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Erich McDaniel
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Justin Daniels
    Central New Mexico Community College

    Glenn W. Oyler Memorial Technical Scholarship
    Ryan Descheny
    University of New Mexico-Gallup

    Harvey and Linda Castner Scholarship
    Jacob Szumigala
    Alfred State College

    Jack Dammann Scholarship
    Porter Walker
    Brigham Young University-Idaho

    John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
    Michael Smith
    Ferris State University

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Angelina Bellantone
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Kaylyn Hendrickson
    Lynnes Welding Training - Bismarck

    William A. Rice Family, Women in Welding Scholarship
    Caley Wagner
    Ferris State University

    William F. Fray Welding Scholarship
    John Brannon
    Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville

    Art Kleppen - CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Grayson Allen
    Clark College

    Art Kleppen - CK Worldwide Scholarship
    Mark Van Sickle
    Central New Mexico Community College

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Hayden Koch
    Iowa Central Community College

    Bechtel Group Foundation Scholarship
    Dylan Botkin
    State Technical College of Missouri

    D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie - Technical Scholarship
    Kyle Strohl
    Peninsula College

    D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie - Technical Scholarship
    Kaleb Sotelo
    College of the Sequoias

    D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie - Technical Scholarship
    Francisco Herrera
    Bishop State Community College

    Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship
    Benjamin Saline
    Ferris State University

    Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Scholarship
    Anthony Lizzio
    Ferris State University

    Tony Ferguson Scholarship
    Gannon Caswell
    LeTourneau University

    Tony Ferguson Scholarship
    Aiden Kutz
    Ferris State University

    William F. Fray Welding Scholarship
    Dalton Durand
    Western Welding Academy

    William F. Fray Welding Scholarship
    Trenton Roth
    American Welding Academy

    Charles Francis Scholarship
    Benjamin Malehorn
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Karen M. Gilgenbach Scholarship
    Miryah Hedlund
    Linn-Benton Community College

    Weldsale Co. - Cunningham Family Scholarship
    Bryce Klunk
    Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Weldsale Co. - Cunningham Family Scholarship
    Chase Ballard
    Southeast Community College Area

    Tom Landon Scholarship
    Tanner Doberenz
    LeTourneau University

    Tom Landon Scholarship
    Russell Compton
    LeTourneau University

    Tom Landon Scholarship
    Liam Stickler
    LeTourneau University

    John M. Stropki Scholarship

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

    Avery Abke - Ohio State University

    Timothy Bulan - Ohio State University

    Avery Coe - Grand Valley State Engineering

    Evelyn Cravens - Auburn University

    Dominic Dragolich - Cleveland State University

    Vincent Dragolich - Grove City College

    Kaitlyn Kooken - Ohio State University

    Erin Loiseau - North Dakota State College of Science

    Andrew McDaniel - Purdue University

    Joshua O'Neil - University of Oklahoma

    Alexis Schultz - University of Akron

    Nicholas Schultz - University of Akron

    Luke Shetler - University of Akron

    Veronica Talan - Case Western Reserve University

    Ryan Valore - Lakeland Community College

    Angel Zuniga - New Mexico State University

  • District Scholarships

    AWS Section affiliation in parentheses

    District 1

    Samantha Fregault – Ferris State University (009-Boston)
    Michael Ullrich – Lincoln Tech-Windsor (030-Central Mass/RI)
    Lauren Sharr – Pennsylvania College of Technology (057-Connecticut)
    Timothy Garrant – Manchester Community College (102-Maine)
    Marshall Aja – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (116-Green & White Mountains)

    District 2

    Daniel Malloy – Camden County College (001-Philadelphia)
    Grace Maull – Pennsylvania College of Technology (001-Philadelphia)
    Christian Gage – Ocean Corporation (004-New York)
    Anthony Olenchak – Pennsylvania College of Technology (004-New York)
    Angelina Bellantone – Pennsylvania College of Technology (012-New Jersey)
    Travis Leech – Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield (012-New Jersey)
    Patrick Burke – SUNY Delhi (076-Long Island)
    Steven Seebach – SUNY Delhi (076-Long Island)
    Thomas Shank – Earlbeck Gases & Technologies (511-Delmarva)
    Michael Marra – Pennsylvania College of Technology (511-Delmarva)
    Hayden Barr – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (511-Delmarva)

    District 3

    Cierra Miller – Pennsylvania College of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)
    Alaina Myers – Pennsylvania College of Technology (043-York-Lancaster)
    Kyle Nothstein – Pennsylvania College of Technology (047-Lehigh Valley)
    Valentino Barillaro – Pennsylvania College of Technology (105-Central Pennsylvania)

    District 4

    Devin Walker – Danville Community College (087-Carolina)
    Brandon Alker – Ocean Corporation (087-Carolina)
    Ryan Zaun – Pennsylvania College of Technology (121-Tidewater)
    Aanfernanda Millsap – Tidewater Tech (121-Tidewater)
    Jacob Quist – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (137-Northeastern Carolina)
    William Seals – Arclabs (140-Charlotte)
    Gannon Caswell – LeTourneau University (140-Charlotte)
    David Reed – PIT Instruction & Training (140-Charlotte)
    Harrison Entwistle – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (140-Charlotte)
    Kaden Cunningham – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (140-Charlotte)
    Jennifer Card – Wake Technical Community College (151-Triangle)
    Tyler Collins – Wake Technical Community College (151-Triangle)
    Tykwone Jenkins – Wake Technical Community College (151-Triangle)
    James King – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (179-Southwest Virginia)
    Peyton Weeks – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (179-Southwest Virginia)

    District 5

    Hunter Brogren – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (025-Atlanta)
    Brooke Niemann – Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)
    Jacob Strube – Georgia Trade School (025-Atlanta)
    Walker Perry – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (025-Atlanta)
    Aden Sauls – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (025-Atlanta)
    Walker Ross – Wiregrass Technical College (025-Atlanta)
    Rudolpho Velez – Fort Myers Technical College (080-South Florida)
    Jkayla Devore – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (097-South Carolina)
    Mya Moldenhauer – Tallahassee Community College (110-North Florida)
    Frederick Gimbel III – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (110-North Florida)
    Meredith Cooke – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (112-Florida West Coast)
    Gerardo Marcial-Matias – Ferris State University (112-Florida West Coast)
    Collin Roebuck – Midlands Technical College (154-Columbia)
    Jordon Hammond – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (510-Central Florida)
    Paige Palmer – Lively Technical Center (110-North Florida)

    District 6

    Jason Reinert – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (005-Northern New York)
    Jamie Szalay – Alfred State College (010-Niagara Frontier)
    Jacob Szumigala – Alfred State College (010-Niagara Frontier)
    Joshua Henning – Pennsylvania College of Technology (010-Niagara Frontier)
    Jake Pomeroy – Arc + Flame Center (032-Rochester)
    Calogero Delisanti – Pennsylvania College of Technology (032-Rochester)

    District 7

    Maxwell Dotson – Pennsylvania College of Technology (003-Pittsburgh)
    Donovan Stein – Ferris State University (026-Cincinnati)
    Caleb Cripe – Gateway Community and Technical College (026-Cincinnati)
    Mikkel Alvarez – Ohio State University (033-Dayton)
    Jackson Connor – Ohio State University (033-Dayton)
    Rylan Snyder – Ohio State University (033-Dayton)
    Erick Martinez Mejia – Ohio State University (036-Columbus)
    Sean McGinnis – Ohio State University (036-Columbus)
    Joseph Myers – Wyotech (036-Columbus)
    Eric Hill – Pennsylvania College of Technology (501-Johnstown Altoona)
    Aidan Larimer – Pennsylvania College of Technology (501-Johnstown Altoona)

    District 8

    Kyle Carroll – Chattanooga State Community College (045-Nashville)
    Drake George – TCAT-Hartsville (045-Nashville)
    John-Riley Richardson – Kentucky Welding Institute (071-Northeast Tennessee)
    Thomas Armour – Pellissippi State Community College (071-Northeast Tennessee)
    Brendon Abbott – Brigham Young University-Idaho (077-Holston Valley)
    Matthew Pope – Northeast State Technical Community College (077-Holston Valley)
    Jacob Durie – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Natalie Jones – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Hunter Nichols – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Aiden O'Brien – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Jacob Ramirez – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Bradyn Schultz – Calhoun Community College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Justin Hastings – Drake State Community & Technical College (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Louis Aguirre – Northwest Shoals Community College-Phil Campbell (095-Greater Huntsville)
    Bradley Mull – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville (195-Western Carolina)

    District 9

    Payton Jones – Bevill State Community College (021-Birmingham)
    Michael Pate – Northwest Mississippi Community College (021-Birmingham)
    Amber Tran – Ohio State University (021-Birmingham)
    Parker Willis – Wallace State Community College (021-Birmingham)
    Tristan Falterman – Southeastern Louisiana University (042-New Orleans)
    Trent Cure – University of New Orleans (042-New Orleans)
    Ethan Chaney – Bishop State Community College (091-Mobile)
    Francisco Herrera – Bishop State Community College (091-Mobile)
    Nicklaus Barnes – Coastal Alabama Community College-Thomasville (091-Mobile)
    Niel Peltier – George Stone Technical School (091-Mobile)
    Caleb Akers – Pensacola State College (091-Mobile)
    Evan Steiner – South Louisiana Community College (108-Morgan City)
    Hudson Blundell – South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)
    Kalem James – South Louisiana Community College (148-Acadiana)
    Alana Chelette – Central Louisiana Technical Community College-Winnfield Louisiana, Huey P. Long Campus (509-Central Louisiana)

    District 10

    Dylan Giraldo – Ferris State University (006-Cleveland)
    Case Hummel – Ferris State University (006-Cleveland)
    Ian Carlisle – Ohio State University (006-Cleveland)
    William Hoynes – Ohio State University (006-Cleveland)
    Samuel Murray – Ferris State University (018-Mahoning Valley)
    Jonathan Griffis – Lincoln Electric Welding School (060-Northwestern Pennsylvania)
    Matthew Woolcock – Pennsylvania College of Technology (168-Drakewell)

    District 11

    Nolan Dooley – Schoolcraft College (011-Detroit)
    Andrew Bieber – Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    Oliver Hess – Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    Jacob Johnson – Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    Benjamin Taylor – Ferris State University (051-West Michigan)
    Thomas Bigelow – Kalamazoo Valley Community College (051-West Michigan)
    Jesse Pequeno – Wayne State University (051-West Michigan)
    Tiernan Gallagher – Ferris State University (061-Saginaw Valley)

    District 12

    Hallee Tretow – Milwaukee Area Technical College (014-Milwaukee)
    Mercedes Vanleer-Machicote – Milwaukee Area Technical College (014-Milwaukee)
    Abby Frisk – Ferris State University (074-Fox Valley)
    Rachel Boeder – Fox Valley Technical College (074-Fox Valley)
    Tara Olson – Fox Valley Technical College (074-Fox Valley)
    Luke Mead – Northern Michigan University (114-Upper Peninsula)
    Jonathan Cowan – Ferris State University (132-Racine-Kenosha)
    Balys Platukis – Gateway Technical College (132-Racine-Kenosha)

    District 13

    David Hauck – College of Lake County (002-Chicago)
    John Cunningham – Ferris State University (002-Chicago)
    Drew Schmidt – Ferris State University (002-Chicago)
    Marcus Wilson – Morton College (002-Chicago)
    Elija Miskic – Elgin Community College (090-J.A.K.)
    Zachary Baker – Ferris State University (090-J.A.K.)
    Anthony Grasso – Ferris State University (090-J.A.K.)
    Joseph Gonzalez – Joliet Junior College (090-J.A.K.)
    Benjamin Verrill – Kankakee Community College (090-J.A.K.)

    District 14

    Nathan Braungardt – American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    Mitchell Lyons – American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    Kaden Penrod – American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    Logan Schmidt – American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    Joseph Taul – American Welding Academy (017-St. Louis)
    Jared Thomas – Lewis and Clark Community College (017-St. Louis)
    Dylan Botkin – State Technical College of Missouri (017-St. Louis)
    Brady Pingel – Vincennes University (027-Indiana)
    Elizabeth Ballman – Kentucky Welding Institute (048-Louisville)
    Anton Alenychev – Kentucky Welding Institute (070-Sangamon Valley)
    John Carroll – Missouri Welding Institute (070-Sangamon Valley)
    Ashton Beckett – Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)
    James Stacy – Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)
    Gracelyn Woodson – Kentucky Welding Institute (181-Lexington)

    District 15

    Colten Borden – Alexandria Technical & Community College (019-Northwest)
    Joseph Hill – Dunwoody College of Technology (019-Northwest)
    Timothy Knutson – Saint Paul College (019-Northwest)
    Carter Krueger – Bismarck State College (117-Northern Plains)
    Cyenna Garrett – Lynnes Welding Training - Bismarck (117-Northern Plains)
    Ryan McGregor – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo (117-Northern Plains)
    Jayden Pizinger – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo (117-Northern Plains)
    Keira Hansen – North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)
    Savanna Lebrun – North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)
    Erin Loiseau – North Dakota State College of Science (117-Northern Plains)
    Ethan Horyza – Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River (131-Arrowhead)
    Aiden Dahlgren – Alexandria Technical & Community College (131-Arrowhead)
    Gavin Meikle – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (224-Saskatoon)

    District 16

    Isaiah Murray – Crider’s Institute of Welding Technology (016-Kansas City)
    Gunnar Poland – Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)
    Hailey Shores – Iron Eagle Welding Academy (016-Kansas City)
    Kaden Schartz – Hutchinson Community College (035-Kansas)
    Jaxon Roberts – Iowa Lakes Community College (066-Iowa)
    Joshua Gnade – Northwest Iowa Community College (066-Iowa)
    Westin Buckley – Metropolitan Community College (081-Nebraska)
    Stephen Gebes – South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (133-Siouxland)
    Chase Ballard – Southeast Community College (160-Southeast Nebraska)
    Cameron Sargent – Southeast Community College (160-Southeast Nebraska)
    Millie Peach – Ferris State University (162-Eastern Iowa)
    Memphis Rogers – Hawkeye Community College (162-Eastern Iowa)

    District 17

    Rosalia Arana – Cowley College (023-Oklahoma City)
    Drestan Honza – Texas State Technical College (053-North Texas)
    Seth Barker – LeTourneau University (144-Central Texas)
    Baxter Harrington – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy (145-Central Arkansas)
    Alexander Harms – LeTourneau University (150-East Texas)

    District 18

    Daniel Newton – Colorado School of Mines (022-Houston)
    Jorge Garcia – Elite Pipe Welding Academy (022-Houston)
    Matthew Meekins – Houston Community College (022-Houston)
    John Michael Brown – LeTourneau University (022-Houston)
    Nathan Schweitzer – LeTourneau University (022-Houston)
    Jesus Acosta – Lone Star College (022-Houston)
    Miranda Marion-Lowrey – San Jacinto College (022-Houston)
    Gage Sloan – Texas State Technical College (022-Houston)
    Eric Pettinger – Tulsa Welding School - Houston (022-Houston)
    Caleb Windham – Midland College (083-San Antonio)
    Hagen Pate – South Plains College (083-San Antonio)
    Brady Stone – South Plains College (083-San Antonio)
    Thomas Pavliska – Western Welding Academy (083-San Antonio)
    Tanya Castillo – Lamar Institute of Technology (093-Sabine)

    District 19

    Anthony Padgett – Centralia College (041-Puget Sound Olympic)
    Emma Salka – Brigham Young University-Idaho (052-Greater Oregon)
    Grayson Allen – Clark College (052-Greater Oregon)
    Morgan Nebels – Clark College (052-Greater Oregon)
    Andrea Diaz – Walla Walla Community College (156-Inland Empire)
    Josie Fletcher – Walla Walla Community College (167-Spokane)
    Mike Berry – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (218-British Columbia)

    District 20

    Porter Walker – Brigham Young University-Idaho (039-Colorado)
    Madison DeJong – Mountainland Technical College (059-Utah)
    Isaac Emerson – University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (075-New Mexico)
    Nicholas Candea – College of Western Idaho (146-Southern Colorado)
    Kira Fritz – Ferris State University (146-Southern Colorado)
    Frank Ramirez – College of Western Idaho (185-Idaho/Montana)
    Mathew Wadsworth – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo (185-Idaho/Montana)
    Braxton Green – Eastern Wyoming College (192-Wyoming)
    Wesley Muir – Western Wyoming Community College (192-Wyoming)

    District 21

    Strider Wardle – Fullerton College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    Mariah Dennstedt – Long Beach City College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    Michael Nichols – Ohio State University (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    Dan Sparks – Orange Coast College (028-Long Beach/Orange County)
    Ian Ordaz Espinoza – Arizona Western College (055-Arizona)
    Westin Lee – Brigham Young University-Idaho (055-Arizona)
    Clementine Fritz – Northern Arizona University (055-Arizona)
    Noah Kuhn – Brigham Young University-Idaho (092-San Diego)
    Ramon Lopez – Cerritos College (109-San Fernando Valley)
    Jacob LaBrie – College of the Canyons (109-San Fernando Valley)
    Anthony Alvarez – Long Beach City College (109-San Fernando Valley)
    Sierra Betinis – Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast (109-San Fernando Valley)
    Alicia Herrera Rivas – Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast (109-San Fernando Valley)

    District 22

    Wilson Erb – Laney College (007-San Francisco)
    Javier Garcia Cervantes – Santa Rosa Junior College (007-San Francisco)
    Gage Higgins – American River College (174-Sacramento Valley)
    Samantha Stephens – Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento (174-Sacramento Valley)
    Leonardo Ortiz – College of the Sequoias (176-Central Valley)
    Brian Sanchez – College of the Sequoias (176-Central Valley)
    Miguel Cano – Madera Community College (176-Central Valley)
    Kayden Garza Carreto – Reedley College (176-Central Valley)

  • Section and District Named Scholarships

    District 1

    Boston Section (Seabury Waring) Section Scholarship
    Samantha Fregault – Ferris State University

    Perry, James and Salebra Green & White Mountains Section Scholarship
    Marshall Aja – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    Matthew Mikolay – Advanced Welding Institute-South Burlington

    Robert (Bob) A. Wunschel Central Mass-RI Section Scholarship
    Michael Ullrich – Lincoln Tech-Windsor

    District 2

    AWISCO Scholarship
    Sofia LaSpina – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Keen Compressed Gas Scholarship
    Dalton Durand – Missouri Welding Institute

    PSEG Foundation Scholarship
    Daniel Athey – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Al and Pat Fleury Scholarship (New Jersey Section)

    Travis Leech – Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield

    New York Section Scholarship
    Anthony Olenchak – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Philadelphia Section Scholarship
    Daniel Athey – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Luke – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Daniel Malloy – Camden County College

    Tim Stott Memorial Scholarship (Philadelphia Section)
    Tanner Viering – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

    Long Island Section Scholarship
    Patrick Burke – SUNY Delhi

    District 3

    District 3 Baltimore Scholarship
    Georgia Wiswesser – Ohio State University

    District 3 Shirley Bollinger Scholarship
    Joey Fuhrman – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Zach Tallman – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Claudia Bottenfield Memorial Scholarship (York-Lancaster Section)
    Isaac Hepler – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Bryce Klunk – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Brandon Rummel – Earlbeck Gases and Technology

    Lancaster Scholarship (York-Lancaster Section)
    Cierra Miller – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    York Central PA Section Scholarship
    Cierra Miller – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Alaina Myers – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Lehigh Valley Section Professor Robert D. Stout Scholarship
    Mason DiGiacomo – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Kyle Nothstein – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Georgia Wiswesser – Ohio State University

    Reading Section Millennium Scholarship
    Michael Moyano – Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

    Robert W. Worden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (Washington DC Section)
    Joseph Hardy – Tulsa Welding School
    Dane Larson – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    District 4

    Arc3 Gases Scholarship
    Nicholas Hutchinson – Tidewater Tech
    Andrew Cassada – Central Piedmont Community College
    Ryan Flegel – Central Carolina Community College

    District 4 Scholarship
    Georgia Weaver – Danville Community College
    Xavier Aguiniga – PIT Instruction & Training
    Tyler Moore – Arclabs Welding School-Rock Hill
    Jeremy Nichols – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
    Anthony Johnson – Central Virginia Community College

    Charlotte Section Scholarship
    Xavier Aguiniga – PIT Instruction & Training
    Andrew Cassada – Central Piedmont Community College

    Triangle Section Scholarship
    Jennifer Card – Wake Technical Community College

    District 5

    Central Maintenance & Welding Scholarship (District 5)
    Hunter Nguyen – Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville

    Malcolm T. Gilliland – District 5 Scholarship
    Joshua Farley – LeTourneau University

    South Carolina Weld Strong Scholarship (Columbia Section)
    Kaylee Pindak – Midlands Technical College

    Wayne J. Engeron, Sr. Scholarship (Atlanta Section)
    Joshua Farley – LeTourneau University

    District 6

    Bill Myers - Alleghany Section Scholarship (District 6)
    Joshua Henning – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Calogero Delisanti – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Robert J. Christoffel - Northern NY Section Scholarship
    Jason Reinert – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Mike & Joan Krupnicki / Miller Electric Scholarship (District 6)
    Leia Lazzaro – Rochester Arc + Flame Center
    Kylin Shipe – Rochester Arc + Flame Center

    Tyler Hohman Memorial Scholarship (District 6)
    Ethan Milligan – Rochester Arc + Flame Center

    District 7

    CraftForce Scholarship (District 7)
    Caleb Cripe – Gateway Community and Technical College

    Ed Cable – BUG-O District 7 Scholarship
    Erick Martinez Mejia – Ohio State University
    Eric Hill – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Women of Gases and Welding District 7 Scholarship
    Samantha Bothager – Ohio State University

    Columbus Section Scholarship
    Faye Betts – Kentucky Welding Institute
    Thomas Hogan – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    Ryan Hurst – Ohio State University
    Avery Long – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    John Mauritz – Ohio State University
    Benham McCarter – Ferris State University
    Sean McGinnis – Ohio State University
    Joseph Myers – WyoTech
    Brady Seger – Ohio State University
    Nick Swisher – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    David L. and Dolly McQuaid Scholarship (Pittsburgh Section)
    Rachael Lamb – Pennsylvania College of Technology

    Pittsburgh Section Scholarship
    Maxwell Dotson – Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Dominic Westerman – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Dayton Section Scholarship
    Grant Whetstone – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Les Vesey – Dayton Section Scholarship
    Allison Diaz Ventura – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Jeff Crockett Memorial Scholarship (Tri-State Section)
    Elijah Frame – Kentucky Welding Institute

    Carlisle Smith Tri-State Section Scholarship
    Charles Riffe – Kentucky Welding Institute

    District 8

    Jimmy Walker Sr. - Saf-T-Cart Scholarship (District 8)
    Benjamin Morrison – Snead State Community College

    Nancy C. Cole Scholarship (District 8)
    Annah Reese – Wallace State Community College- Hanceville

    nexAir LLC - Gary Enders Scholarship (District 8)
    Roman Webb – Ferris State University

    Women of Gases and Welding District 8 Scholarship
    Eva Garrison – Northwest Shoals Community College-Phil Campbell

    Chattanooga Section Scholarship
    Aiden Ensley – Georgia Northwestern Technical College
    Ryland Stamey – Georgia Trade School

    Nashville Section Scholarship
    Kyle Carroll – Chattanooga State Community College
    Drake George – TCAT-Hartsville

    Greater Huntsville Section Scholarship
    Leobardo Jimenez – Calhoun Community College

    Rayburn Johnson Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)
    Evan Dodson – Northwest Shoals Community College-Phil Campbell

    Too Mitchell Memorial - NASA Friends & Family Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)
    Louis Aguirre – Northwest Shoals Community College-Phil Campbell

    Too Mitchell Memorial Scholarship (Greater Huntsville Section)
    Eva Garrison – Northwest Shoals Community College-Phil Campbell

    District 9

    Charles Lewis Jr. - Acadiana Section Scholarship
    Evan Steiner – South Louisiana Community College

    John Angers - Acadiana Section Scholarship
    Hudson Blundell – South Louisiana Community College

    Les Bertrand - Acadiana Section Scholarship
    Joseph Lee – South Louisiana Community College

    Baton Rouge Section Scholarship
    Orrin Cobb – Southeastern Louisiana University
    Michael Todd Collins, Jr. – Southeastern Louisiana University
    Tyren Woolridge – Southeastern Louisiana University

    George and Glenda Fairbanks - Baton Rouge Section Scholarship
    Orrin Cobb – Southeastern Louisiana University

    Glenn M. Rhoades III Memorial Scholarship (Baton Rouge Section)
    Michael Todd Collins, Jr. – Southeastern Louisiana University

    O. J. Templet - Baton Rouge Section Scholarship
    Tyren Woolridge – Southeastern Louisiana University

    Atlas Welding Supply Scholarship (Birmingham Section)
    Kayshawn Thomas – Lincoln Tech-Nashville

    Central Louisiana Section Scholarship
    Alana Chelette – Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    James A. Hayes Sr. Memorial Scholarship (Central Louisiana Section)
    Alana Chelette – Central Louisiana Technical Community College

    Clay Byron Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)
    Nicklaus Barnes – Coastal Alabama Community College

    Eleanor Ezell Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)
    Caleb Akers – Pensacola State College
    Lauren Kelly – Northwest Florida State College

    Leo Veal Scholarship (Mobile Section)
    Sonya Lampley – Locklin Technical College

    Paul "Jerry" Betts Memorial Scholarship (Mobile Section)
    Ethan Chaney – Bishop State Community College
    Brian Meaden – Pensacola State College

    Ronald C. & Joyce Pierce - Mobile Section Scholarship
    Camryn Gorham – Tom P Haney Technical College
    Taylor Hitson – Georgestone Technical College
    Jessie Levron – George Stone Technical College
    Marvin Mcshan – George Stone Technical College
    Niel Peltier – George Stone Technical College
    Tyler Plumb – George Stone Technical College
    Will Stanhope – George Stone Technical College
    Jaabril Washington-Rogers – George Stone Technical College

    Stephen F. Carlisle Scholarship (Mobile Section)
    Tyler Brown – Pensacola State College
    Matthew Kirkner – Pensacola State College
    Ethan Loenichen – George Stone Technical College

    Wesco & Miller Electric Mobile Section Scholarship
    David Keicher – Northwest Florida State College

    William H. Harrison, Jr. - Mobile Section Scholarship
    Christopher Daniel – George Stone Technical College
    Patrick Nicolle – George Stone Technical College

    Anthony J. DeMarco & Bruce Hallila Scholarship (New Orleans Section)
    Tristan Falterman – Southeastern Louisiana University

    Shelton L. Ritter - New Orleans Section Scholarship
    Trent Cure – University of New Orleans
    Claudia Smith – Nunez Community College

    District 10

    Dr. John Gerken - Cleveland Section Scholarship
    Dylan Giraldo – Ferris State University
    Case Hummel – Ferris State University

    District 11

    Detroit Ellicott/Arc Welding - District 11 Scholarship
    Connor Gibbs – Ferris State University

    Detroit Roth - Resistance Welding - District 11 Scholarship
    Ahmad Mohammed – Wayne State University

    Amos & Marilyn Winsand Scholarship (Detroit Section)
    Krista Wallace – Wayne State University

    Robert P and Mardell D Wilcox Scholarship (Detroit Section)
    Brendan LeTissier – Ferris State University

    Mardell D. Wilcox Scholarship (Detroit Section)
    Lonny Hottum – Schoolcraft College

    Detroit Section Scholarship
    Jaron Baker – Ferris State University
    Ryan Diestler – Ferris State University
    Nolan Dooley – Schoolcraft College
    Jessica Duff – Ferris State University
    Abby Frisk – Ferris State University
    Tiernan Gallagher – Ferris State University
    Sophia Gugel – Oakland University
    Jackson Guillery – Ferris State University
    Mark Hamilton – Macomb Community College
    Josh Hamlin – Ferris State University
    Victoria Hay – Ferris State University
    Helana Hope – Conestoga College
    Lonny Hottum – Schoolcraft College
    Jessica King – Wayne State University
    Ryan Konieczny – Ferris State University
    K. Erich Laird – Ferris State University
    Brendan LeTissier – Ferris State University
    Travis Lindquist – Ferris State University
    Devon Macdonald – Ferris State University
    Gerardo Marcial-Matias – Ferris State University
    Abigail Markel – Ferris State University
    Ian McArthur – Ferris State University
    Matthew McLaughlin – North American Trade School - London
    Ahmad Mohammed – Wayne State University
    Laura Palaske – Ferris State University
    Millie Peach – Ferris State University
    Jordan Pearsall – Wayne State University
    Jesse Pequeno – Wayne State University
    Logan Pethers – Ferris State University
    Benjamin Saline – Ferris State University
    Parker Sargent – Ferris State University
    Cameron Scharboneau – Wayne State University
    Donovan Stein – Ferris State University
    Amalia Towns – Ferris State University
    Trevor Townson – Ferris State University
    Ella Wanke – Ferris State University

    Saginaw Valley Section Scholarship
    Jace Burns – Ferris State University
    Adam Haag – Ferris State University
    Logan Siegel – Ferris State University

    Dietrich and Betty Roth Scholarship (West Michigan)
    Ian McArthur – Ferris State University

    Aim High – Jerry Clay Scholarship (West Michigan)
    Jaron Baker – Ferris State University
    Andrew Bieber – Ferris State University
    Jessica Duff – Ferris State University
    Abby Frisk – Ferris State University
    Connor Gibbs – Ferris State University
    Victoria Hay – Ferris State University
    Oliver Hess – Ferris State University
    Madison Hitts – Ferris State University
    Jacob Johnson – Ferris State University
    Mackenzie Keillor – West Shore Community College
    Andrew Kingsbury – Ferris State University
    Anthony Lizzio – Ferris State University
    Abigail Markel – Ferris State University
    Parker Sargent – Ferris State University
    Paul Southerton – Ferris State University
    Benjamin Taylor – Ferris State University
    Nathan Willcutt – Ferris State University

    West Michigan Section Scholarship
    Daniel Ash – Muskegon Community College
    Thomas Bigelow – Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    Luke Germain – Ferris State University
    Anthony Harwood – Ferris State University
    Grant Lefers – Ferris State University
    Devon Macdonald – Ferris State University
    Timothy Minnema – Ferris State University
    Chase Rumsley – Ferris State University
    Dakota Simpson – Ferris State University
    Amalia Towns – Ferris State University  

    James Koster Scholarship (West Michigan)
    Nolan Ruotsala – Ferris State University

    RoMan Manufacturing Scholarship (West Michigan)
    Jesse Pequeno – Wayne State University

    Apex Controls – Bernie TeBos Scholarship (West Michigan)
    Trevor Townson – Ferris State University

    Central Michigan Section Scholarship
    Joshua Gartke – Ferris State University
    Austin Wright – Lansing Community College

    District 12

    Ted B. Jefferson Memorial Scholarship (District 12)
    Aaron Henion – Northern Michigan University

    David J. Ramseur - Lakeshore Section Scholarship
    Toni Neuser – Lakeshore Technical College

    Fox Valley Section Scholarship
    Olivia Stone – Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River

    Madison-Beloit Section Scholarship
    Christopher Giasson – Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River

    Milwaukee Section Scholarship
    Mercedes Vanleer-Machicote – Milwaukee Area Technical College

    District 13

    District 13 Scholarship
    Victoria Hay – Ferris State University

    Charles E. Hubbard, Jr. - JAK Section Scholarship
    Benjamin Verrill – Kankakee Community College

    Chicago Section Scholarship
    Renee Luye – Moraine Valley Community College

    James E. Greer Scholarship (Chicago Section)
    Bryan Santana – Morton College
    Marcus Wilson – Morton College

    Osceola Scholarship (Chicago Section)
    Lauren Fejt – Morton College
    Jade Garcia – Richard J. Daley College
    Disaya Gomez – Lincoln Tech-Melrose Park

    District 14

    BAE Systems Louisville Section Scholarship
    Eliza Ross – Kentucky Welding Institute

    Bob Richwine - Indiana Section Scholarship
    Sebastian Konnersman – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
    Jamison Thibedeau – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Brant Family - Indiana Oxygen Scholarship (Indiana Section)
    Brock Miller – Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

    Garner Kimbrell - St. Louis Section Scholarship
    Savannah Alexander – Lewis and Clark Community College

    Hil Bax - St. Louis Section Scholarship
    Dylan Botkin – State Technical College of Missouri

    Pat Cody Memorial St. Louis Section Scholarship
    Kaden Penrod – American Welding Academy

    Sky Cylinder Testing Scholarship (Tri-River Section)
    Bernard Cooper – Ivy Tech

    District 15

    District 15 Scholarship
    Cyenna Garrett – Lynnes Welding Training - Bismarck

    Lynnes Welding Training Scholarship (District 15)
    Ryan McGregor – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo
    Jayden Pizinger – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo
    Austin Schneibel – Lynnes Welding Training - Fargo

    Mace Harris - Northwest Section Scholarship
    Ty Agen – Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River

    Mike Hanson & Bob Sands - Northwest Section Scholarship
    Brandon Kulpa – Advanced Welding Institute-Eagle River

    Northwest Section Scholarship
    Joseph Hill – Dunwoody College of Technology
    Leo Troendle – Metropolitan Community College

    Production Engineering - Mike Albers - Northwest Section Scholarship
    Nick Poncelet – Dakota Country Technical College

    Northern Plains Section Scholarship
    Keira Hansen – North Dakota State College of Science
    Savanna Lebrun – North Dakota State College of Science
    Erin Loiseau – North Dakota State College of Science

    District 16

    Karl Fogleman - District 16 Scholarship
    Stephen Gebes – South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

    Central Nebraska Section Scholarship (District 16)
    Westin Buckley – Metropolitan Community College

    Charles F. Burg - Iowa Section Scholarship
    Joshua Gnade – Northwest Iowa Community College

    David J. Landon - Iowa Section Scholarship
    Silas Vanderhoff – Ferris State University

    Iowa Section Scholarship
    Maximus Jones – Northwest Iowa Community College
    Jaxon Roberts – Iowa Lakes Community College

    Wayne Burns – Iowa Section Scholarship
    Michael Carter – Northeast Iowa Community College

    Kansas Section 035 Scholarship
    Jose Cordero – Heartland Welding Academy
    Benjamin Escobar – Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
    Samuel Smith – Wichita Area Technical College

    Monty Rodgers - Nebraska Section Scholarship
    Westin Buckley – Metropolitan Community College

    Pat Wagner SE Nebraska Section Scholarship
    Kerek Heithier – Southeast Community College

    Brian Bigfoot McKee Welder Scholarship (Kansas City Section)
    Mary Beth Adkins – Ozark Technical Community College

    Richard "Dick" Emmit Blaisdell Scholarship (Kansas City Section)
    Zander Famous III – Johnson County Community College

    Roland Edward "Buck" Emmert Scholarship (Kansas City Section)
    Hunter Coil – Grand River Welding Institute

    Your Local Kansas City Section Scholarship
    John Hastings – Kansas City Kansas Community College

    District 17

    Danielle Rivera Memorial - District 17 Scholarship
    Gracee Smith – Iron Eagle Welding Academy

    Central Texas Section Scholarship
    Seth Barker – LeTourneau University

    John W. Bailey Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)
    Daniel Zachary – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    Thomas B. Schueck Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)
    Cade Brister – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
    Joseph DeFort – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
    Aydan Gay – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy
    Baxter Harrington – Arkansas Elite Welding Academy

    WELSCO Stephen E. Harrison Memorial Scholarship (Central Arkansas Section)
    Angel Alvarez – United Welding Institute
    Nathan Cox – University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

    James W. Gardner - Ozark Section Scholarship
    Gracee Smith – Iron Eagle Welding Academy

    Jesse and Valerie Grantham Scholarship (Oklahoma City Section)
    Ralston Jones – Missouri Welding Institute

    Oklahoma City Section Scholarship
    Rosalia Arana – Cowley College

    Lonestar - Blackgold Section Scholarship (East Texas Section)
    Julian Teofilo Prieto – LeTourneau University

    Tulsa Section Scholarship
    Montana Rainbolt – Tulsa Tech

    District 18

    American Boiler Manufacturers Association Scholarship (Houston Section)
    Jesus Acosta – Lone Star College

    Barney Burks Scholarship (Houston Section)
    Daniel Newton – Colorado School of Mines

    Dennis K. and Robin Eck - Houston Section Scholarship
    Nathan Schweitzer – LeTourneau University

    Dr. Daryle Morgan - Houston Section Scholarship
    Matthew Meekins – Houston Community College

    George Kampschafer - Houston Section Scholarship
    Justin Schultz – Tulsa Welding School - Houston

    Houston Section Spirit of Welding Scholarship
    John Michael Brown – LeTourneau University

    John R. Bray Scholarship (Houston Section)
    Miranda Marion-Lowrey – San Jacinto College

    Morris Weeks Scholarship (Sabine Section)
    Tanya Castillo – Lamar Institute of Technology

    Ron VanArsdale - Houston Section Scholarship
    Jorge Garcia – Elite Pipe Welding Academy

    Ronald S. Theiss - Houston Section Scholarship
    Gage Sloan – Texas State Technical College at Rosenberg

    District 19

    Jerry Hope Memorial Scholarship (District 19)
    Rishiekesh Ramgopal – University of Alberta

    Alberta Section Scholarship
    Jose Eduardo Alvarez Rocha – University of Alberta
    Daniele Calista – University of Alberta
    Yoo Jin Juen – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
    Dat Le – Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
    Adedamola Ososanwo – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
    Alexander Stoesz – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

    Chuck Daily Scholarship (Puget Sound Section)
    Andres Guillen-Givins – Peninsula College
    Kristal Holladay – Peninsula College
    Camryn Kennedy – Peninsula College
    Lucas Plocher – Peninsula College

    Don & Jean Cleveland - Willamette Valley Scholarship
    Braydon Egeland – Clackamas Community College
    Monte Gantka – Clark College
    Emma Salka – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Willamette Valley Scholarship
    David Grunwald – Clackamas Community College
    Miryah Hedlund – Linn-Benton Community College

    Portland Section Scholarship
    Zachary Moore – Clackamas Community College
    Morgan Nebels – Clark College

    The Delk, Goodrich, Weisman Alaska Section Scholarship
    Bryant Holloway – Alaska Vocational Technical Center

    District 20

    Clark Family Welding Engineering Scholarship (District 20)
    Spencer Steele – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Norco & Miller Electric Scholarship (District 20)
    Elias Davis – College of Eastern Utah

    Women of Gases and Welding District 20 Scholarship
    Kira Fritz – Ferris State University

    Colorado Section Scholarship
    Aric Adamson – Colorado School of Mines
    Levi Broyles – Brigham Young University-Idaho
    Liam Buettenback – Western Welding Academy
    William Gates – Lincoln Tech-Denver
    William Halverson – Aims Community College
    William Kaus – Aims Community College
    Jackson McCloskey – Colorado School of Mines
    Porter Walker – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Vectis Colorado Section Scholarship
    Levi Broyles – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Jack Dammann - Southern Colorado Section Scholarship
    Zachary Jernberg – Pueblo Community College
    Colton Montoya – Northwest Kansas Technical College

    Dale & Marolyn Mortensen - Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship
    Dylan DeFriez – Brigham Young University-Idaho
    Matthew Pettijohn – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship
    Cynan Eggers – Brigham Young University-Idaho
    Douglas Laursen – Brigham Young University-Idaho
    Riley Rodriguez – Brigham Young University-Idaho

    Paul O'Leary Memorial Idaho/Montana Section Scholarship
    Michael Ness – Gallatin College

    New Mexico Section #75 Scholarship
    Julian Baros – Santa Fe Community College
    Tallis Geohegan-Freifeld – Central New Mexico Community College
    Sebastiao Parker – Central New Mexico Community College

    Bauman Industrial Labs - New Mexico Section Scholarship
    Caleb Cain – Central New Mexico Community College

    Utah Section Scholarship
    Leah Cannon – Utah State University
    Devon Sanborn – Weber State University

    Dalton Nolan Van Memorial Scholarship (Utah Section)
    Austin Elmer – College of Eastern Utah

    Wyoming Section Scholarship
    Brooke Allison – Sheridan College

    District 21

    Bob and Evelyn Schneider - District 21 Scholarship
    Grace Henderson – Antelope Valley College

    Bob Doan Memorial Scholarship (District 21)
    Jacob Leeds – Cerritos College

    Arizona Section Halls of Knowledge Scholarship
    Clementine Fritz – Northern Arizona University

    Gene Lawson and George Rolla Scholarship (Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section)
    Evelyn Davis – Palo Verde College
    William Matthews – Tri-Community Adult Education
    Mia Sanchez – California Welding Institute

    Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Scholarship
    Lena Schapiro – Cornell University

    San Fernando Valley Section Scholarship
    Sierra Betinis – Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast
    Grace Henderson – Antelope Valley College
    Jacob LaBrie – College of the Canyons
    Mina Rizkalla – College of the Canyons
    Joseph Torres – Long Beach City College-Pacific Coast

    District 22

    Kerry Shatell - District 22 Scholarship
    Cash Emmett – Fresno State University

    Randy and Martha Emery Scholarship - (District 22)
    Kaleb Sotelo – College of the Sequoias
    Armando Torres – California State University, Fresno

    Central Valley Section Scholarship
    Cash Emmett – Fresno State University

    Dale Flood - Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship
    Andrew Diep – Laney College
    Colton Hoisington – College of the Redwoods
    Bradley Hudgens – American River College
    Tori Nottingham – College of the Sequoias
    Armando Torres – California State University, Fresno

    Tri Tool Inc. - Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship
    Skylar Gaytan – College of the Redwoods
    Ruben Stump Smith – Laney College

    Lou Defreitas - Santa Clara Valley Section Scholarship
    Gustavo Ceballos – College of the Sequoias
    Conner Ortiz – Universal Technical Institute
    Kaleb Sotelo – College of the Sequoias
    Ruben Stump Smith – Laney College
    Armando Torres – California State University, Fresno

  • Welding Educator Professional Development Scholarships

    Bechtel Group Foundation Educator Scholarship
    Myles Fimbinger – Instructor at Cheboygan High School
    Alexander Loney – Instructor at Genesee ISD - Genesee Career Institute
    Scott Quick – Instructor at Rochester Arc + Flame Center
    Kenneth Smith – Instructor at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
    Jim Stucker – Instructor at Mission Valley ROP

    Earl C. Lipphardt Educator Scholarship
    Ryan Crandell – Instructor at Ferris State University

    Jackson Safety Educator Scholarship
    Kyle Rouech – Instructor at Ferris State University

    Tim Turner Educator Scholarship
    Austin Welch – Instructor at Utah State University Eastern

    William Kielhorn Educator Scholarship
    Bradley Brandmeir – Instructor at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute

    District Educator Scholarships

    District 1
    Paul Atkinson – Instructor at Gateway Regional School District
    Paul LaBlanc – Instructor at Gateway Regional School District

    District 2
    Kimberly Weber – Instructor at Atlantic County Institute of Technology

    District 3
    Thomas Bartholomew, Jr. – Instructor at Western Montgomery CTC
    James Stewart – Instructor at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

    District 4
    McKenzie Ellis – Instructor at Davidson Davie Community College
    Nathan Godsey – Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College
    Carlos Savory, Jr. – Instructor at J Sargent Reynolds Community College
    Steve Sizemore – Instructor at Davidson Davie Community College

    District 5
    Daryl Branning – Instructor at Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy
    Andrew Dock – Instructor at West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies
    Oscar Guerrero – Instructor at Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College
    Kenneth LaFara – Instructor at Palm Beach State College

    District 7
    Aaron Schmitt – Instructor at Tri Star Career Compact
    Derek Supanik – Instructor at Parkway West Career & Technology Center

    District 8
    Alex Driscoll – Instructor at Catoosa County College & Career Academy John Fowler – Instructor at Northeast Alabama Community College

    Paige Porter – Instructor at William R Moore College of Technology (Moore Tech)
    Ashley Scott – Instructor at Technical Training Center of Greater Memphis

    District 9
    Michael Garner – Instructor at Pensacola State
    Elijah Gilbert – Instructor at Troy-Pike Center for Technology
    Terry Moore – Instructor at Bishop State Community College

    District 11
    Ryan Crandall – Instructor at Ferris State University
    Myles Fimbinger – Instructor at Cheboygan High School
    Alexander Loney – Instructor at Genesee ISD – Genesee Career Institute
    Kyle Rouech – Instructor at Ferris State University

    District 12
    Kelly Komoroski – Instructor at Moraine Park Technical College

    District 13
    Dave Rodden – Instructor at Rockford Career College
    Joel Smith – Instructor at Lincoln College of Technology

    District 14
    David Coomer – Instructor at American Welding Academy
    Consuelo Lockhart – Instructor at Latinas Welding Guild

    District 15
    Guy Danielson – Instructor at Sitting Bull College and Standing Rock Community Schools (High School)

    District 16
    Tim Davis – Instructor at Northwest Kansas Technical College
    Curtis Hughes – Instructor at Neosho County Community College
    Jared McMullin – Instructor at Carrollton R-Vii

    District 17
    Charles Jeffress – Instructor at LeTourneau University

    District 19
    John Phelps – Instructor at Clackamas Community College

    District 20
    Randall Arellano – Instructor at Pueblo Community College
    Kevin Dowell – Instructor at Community College of Denver
    Austin Welch – Instructor at Utah State University Eastern
    Chloe Wilson – Instructor at Utah State University

    District 21
    Jason Foral – Instructor at Los Angeles Trade Tech College
    Joshua O'Neal – Instructor at Alessandro High School

    District 22
    Christopher Chaney – Instructor at West Hills College
    Daniel Fishman – Instructor at El Capitan High School
    Chris Messier – Instructor at American River College
    James Stucker – Instructor at Mission Valley ROP