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James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$3,500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Welding Society

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
  4. Must be a high school graduate or older to apply for this undergraduate award.
  5. Must be pursuing a management career in welding store operations or a welding distributorship.
  6. Must be employed (at least 10 hours a week) at a welding distributorship at the time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are 18 years of age or older and are pursuing management career in welding store operations or a welding distributorship. Students must be employed (at least 10 hours a week) at a welding distributorship at the time of application.

Application requirements for the James A. Turner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter (2)
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Enrollment & employment forms
  • Fin. need statement
Additional Information: The applicant must be attending a four-year college or university to qualify for any of the AWS scholarships. Proof of financial need is not required to qualify for this award. Please note: The applicant does not have to be a member of the American Welding Society, but it is preferred.

Award Amount: $3,500 annually, non-renewable; however, persons who have received this award may reapply and may be granted the award for a maximum of four years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,500.

About American Welding Society:
Contact Information: Vicky Pinsky ,Foundation Coordinator
Address: 550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, Florida 33126

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