WELDER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
Welder Training Scholarship
Welder Training Scholarship
The AWS Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length through a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training. The scholarship cannot be used toward an associate or bachelor's degree program.
Up to 800 - $1,000 Welder Training Scholarships will be awarded annually.
| Important Dates | |
| December 1st - November 30th | Applications accepted for 2024 Welder Training Scholarships Apply online at scholarship.aws.org |
| January 15th - December 15th | Selections made on a rolling basis |
Eligibility Overview
The current application cycle is open to students attending school or training in the next year.
- Applicants must reside within the boundaries of an AWS District. View the AWS District and Section Map here.
- Applicant must be planning to attend a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training.
- Awards will not be made to Section officers, or their families.
- Awards will not be made to Section Selection Committee members, or their families.
Selection Process
Applications may be submitted December-November and will be selected on a rolling basis until the District awards the designated funds for the year. Applications received prior to November 30th will be eligible for any funds remaining in that calendar year.
Awards
District Scholarships are a minimum of $1,000. No awards will be paid to the recipient. AWS Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the course of instruction. Scholarship funds will be made payable and sent directly to the educational institution.
Scholarships may be redeemed for one year from the date awarded.
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact foundation@aws.org.