Scholarships & Student Loans
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Dr. Daryle W. Morgan Scholarship
Ronald S. Theiss Scholarship
George E. Kampschaefer, Jr. Scholarship
Purpose of the Scholarship Funds:
v To Honor the dedication and commitment of the above named individuals for their contributions to the Houston Section;
v To encourage the study or welding technology and/or welding engineering as a profession by providing financial assistance;
v To provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing a welding or welding-related career.
Scholarship Structure:
Scholarships will be awarded in two categories:
Ø $1000.00 award for students pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor’s degree in a welding or welding related program at an accredited university.
Ø $500.00 award for students pursuing a certificate or two-year associate degree in a welding or welding related program at an accredited junior college, technical college or trade school.
Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
Residency Requirements:
Scholarships are available to applicants planning to study at a facility within the HOUSTON SECTION (District 22) geographic area. Eligible Counties are: Austin, Bastrop, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Houston, Jackson, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Waller.
Scholarship Award Procedure:
Ø There is no minimum or maximum number of scholarship awards given in any year.
Ø Recipients will be chosen from all applications by the Houston Section Scholarship Committee. The Committee will determine which recipient will receive which named scholarship.
Ø Scholarship Awards will be paid directly to the applicant’s chosen academic institution by the Houston Section. No awards will be paid directly to the recipient. All awards are to be used for tuition and books.
STUDENT LOANS
Student Loans are available from the AWS Foundation in Miami, FL.
Mail Completed Student Loan Application To:
AWS Foundation, Inc. 550 NW Lejeune Road Miami, Florida 33126
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