2024-2025 Scholarships currently open:

Welder Training Scholarship - for students seeking welder training in a certificate program less than two years in length, deadline is November 30th.

While the deadline for most AWS Scholarships is March 1st, there are others with additional deadlines.  

On-Demand Webinar: Understanding the AWS Foundation Scholarship Application Process
Learn about scholarships available through the American Welding Society Foundation and what you need to complete the online application.

Please login or register for an account to get started on your applications.

There are four steps to the application process:

Step 1: Register for a Profile. Use an email address you will still be able to access in 18 months. 

Step 2: Create an Academic Profile, which includes your personal statement and career objectives.

Step 3: Find out which scholarships you are eligible for based on your academic profile and geographic location, and click to apply.

Step 4: Provide references and any required documentation to complete your applications.

Scholarships for Welding Educators are submitted on a different website.  Visit https://www.aws.org/Career-Resources/Students/Scholarships/Educator-Scholarships/ to learn more.