13 scholarships open to high school students with deadlines in March 2027. The earliest deadline is Mar 1, 2027 (AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships) and the latest is Mar 31, 2027. The largest award listed is From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year) from NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation. 1 of 13 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of AR, AZ, CA, FL, MN, NY, OK, WY. Sponsors include American Welding Society Foundation, Bill Felix Memorial Foundation, California Student Aid Commission and others. Always confirm on the official site.
Welding students in each AWS district/section area, including those in certificate and vocational welding programs. Funds cover tuition, fees, books, supplies and required equipment.
Students pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree in welding or a related field. Some awards give priority to AWS members.
LGBTQ+ students and allies in the Upper Midwest (Minnesota and surrounding states).
Applicants who live in northeast Wyoming or whose parent/guardian is a PRECorp member and who plan to attend an approved lineworker training program.
California residents filing the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application for 2027-28; community college students may apply by Sep 2, 2027.
Students in construction-related programs, including craft/trade training, apprenticeships, community college and technical school. High school seniors are eligible.
Mostly for residents of states with UNICO chapters (CA, CT, DE, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI); the Southern Italy Scholarship is open to all 50 states.
Graduating seniors (class of 2027) from Chandler Unified School District high schools. Opens mid-December 2026.
Tucson-area students (3.0+ GPA) attending or enrolling at Pima Community College or the University of Arizona, or HS basketball players.
High school seniors and graduates (up to two years out) from high schools in Ozarks Electric's service territory, for the Arkansas State University–Newport High Voltage Lineman Technology program.
Students entering their first year of undergraduate study (incl. high school seniors) in engineering or computer science. Opens Feb 8, 2027.
U.S. students 13+; short written response.
Students (including high school seniors) entering or enrolled in automotive, collision, heavy-duty/diesel or related technician and aftermarket programs.
13 as of Oct 15, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.
AWS Foundation District & Section Scholarships closes on Mar 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on Mar 31, 2027.
Cal Grant (state aid priority deadline).
NAWIC Founders' Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) Scholarships (From $2,000 (over $600,000 a year)); AWS Foundation National Scholarships ($2,500–$10,000+ (130+ awards)); PRECorp Electrical Lineworker Scholarship (Up to $7,000).